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EU-funded programmes, joint ventures, and AI research on agenda as both sides push for long-term collaboration

Three other executive directors on IFC board abstained from vote onUnited Solar Polysilicon project

Urges COPHC to meet concession commitments, calls for clear timelines

Rate for 10 grams declined by Rs257

KSE-100 slips 264 points amid trade deficit, dip in forex reserves

Only 1.9% of land comprises forest; far below national consumption needs

First direct shipment cuts transit costs as inspection site reopens after 2 years

New law will regulate online marketing, shield consumers from fraud

Shows interest in aligning Chinese expertise with Pakistan's development goals

Plan includes tax-linked loans, easier financing, and national commission

Weekly SPI edges up 0.05%; grocery price volatility offsets relief from fuel cuts

Rupee gains for 3rd week; US gold futures hit record high on tariff jitters

July remittances up 7% YoY; Saudi Arabia leads with $823.7m; US records 10% drop

Sindh, K-P, Punjab miss key targets as infrastructure projects get preference

IT minister skips key summit as GSMA flags high taxes, low spectrum access

Finance ministry confirms all federal pensioners will receive pension increase on equal footing

KSE-100 index falls modestly by 264 points on dip in SBP reserves

Industrial Policy Committees suggest slashing tax rate to 26% in 3 years; call for export-friendly measures

Allows import of essential medicines for use in hospitals, institutions only

Total deposits stand at $19.5b; gold soars Rs2,900/tola

Approvals in just 2-hour meeting raise questions over scrutiny, IMF compliance

Refinery makes first such purchase amid shift towards cheaper options

KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive

Initiative cuts power sector losses by Rs191b, prevents over-billing

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500,000-barrel, light-sweet crude cargo expected to load later this month, arrive in Karachi by late September

KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive

They also recommended the inclusion of companies availing relief under SBP Circular No 29

Rupee slips after 10-day rally to 282.67/$; gold gains Rs1,300/tola

Chawla offered to reduce the IDC to 1% and keep it at that level for three years

Tax officials must consult business reps before arrest; rollback seen as blow

Pakistani professionals undergo training in water conservancy technology

ADB, APTMA explore opportunities for increase in textile exports

Index powers past 145,000 on robust banking sector performance

Plan for relocation of Chinese industries to be presented during PM Sharif visit

LUMS study shows potential for growth, calls for flexible labour laws, digital upgrades, and SME-friendly regulation

Initiative aims to address logistical hurdles, lack of representation, and high commission fees paid to intermediaries

Chief collector says post-clearance audit report still awaited; reforms aim to speed up clearance, tighten checks

Massive under-invoicing and money laundering uncovered in clearance of luxury vehicles

KSE-100 index powers past 145,000 on robust banking sector performance

Price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs1,300

New chairman will have to grapple with decisions taken by acting management

Govt to recover Rs122b from car owners to fund green vehicle scheme

KSE-100 index rises 985 points, powered by local and foreign inflows

New ventures aim to boost transshipment, industrial relocation, and port throughput

Business conference in Sept will serve as platform to foster partnerships

Exporters say the changes will block billions in sales tax refunds

Key questions on $1b investment plan, financial health, and tower strategy left unanswered