Business

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

Gains Rs2.40 to 282.57/$; govt plans to borrow Rs6.2tr in Aug-Oct'25

Decision raises concerns over disruption, delays in World Bank-funded IT upgrade, FBR faces criticism

Competing against 2,000 startups, streaming platform secures Rs420m deal

KSE-100 index rises 985 points, crosses 143k on strong local and foreign inflows

Finance ministry says scheme to be fully funded, Rs30b may be approved soon

Urges removal of trade barriers, promotion of barter trade, energy cooperation

Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results

Governor announces Rs20b for Karachi's development as leaders call for infrastructure upgrades, stronger business-gov

Shipping service will boost regional linkages, economic activity via sea

Cabinet body directs Railways Division to explore domestic financing alternatives

LCCI says August 14-15 event will promote self-reliance; SMEs and youth entrepreneurs to take centre stage

Capacity payments drop by Rs53.714b; circular debt also cut by Rs780b on power sector reforms

Climbs Rs2.31 over nine sessions; gold prices surge to Rs359,500/tola

Key points considered were boosting agricultural trade

Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results

There was unlikely to be a major impact on prices

Such reforms help Moscow rise from ashes to establish itself as one of global economy's bright spots

Pakistan's high taxation disproportionately impacts legal sales compared to regional peers

True cause of decline is poor governance, ignorance and pro-private sector policies

While China's model lifts millions out of poverty, Pakistan's IMF-driven reforms seem to deepen economic inequality

Beijing's state-led transition breaking link between growth and emissions

Tariff deal with US represents both strategic reprieve, diplomatic complexity

Industry supplies nearly 4m tons to domestic, export markets

KSE-100 hits all-time high amid renewed US-Pakistan trade optimism

Industrial body says traders lack infrastructure for new digital system

Economy minister says transportation route defined through Turkish territory under coordinated arrangement

Safety lapses and infrastructure delays continue to erode public trust

The goal is to ensure transparency and wide engagement

Cautions amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme will severely impact value-added sector

Envoy proposes Constanta Port access, seeks deeper ties in trade, energy, IT

Hopes arise following Pakistan-US deal on oil, gas field development

FBR warns businesses of penalties, account freezes; KCCI slams move

Traders and sugar mill owners are both beneficiaries

Gold prices surged in both global and local markets, with per tola rate in Pakistan climbing by Rs6,100

Body chairman demands audit of bidding process, financial claims

Textiles, non-traditional sectors drive growth; minister issues steps to sustain momentum

Short-term inflation rises 1.98% YoY despite drop in prices of tomatoes, chicken, wheat

The ministry expressed hope about further positive engagements and close cooperation with the US

PAAPAM decries unstable policies, used car imports, and lack of incentives

KSE-100 index surges 1,645 points as bulls celebrate US trade deal

ADB, US Exim Bank among lenders offering funds for copper, gold project

Rupee continues upward trajectory to 282.72/$; gold slips locally despite global surge

FBR extends deadline to Dec’25, traders seek rollback of arrest powers, tax clauses

Sindh CM says only Rs3b of Rs78b K-IV commitment released

US-Pakistan oil exploration deal boosts energy stocks

West Texas crude to ship from Houston this month, expected in Karachi by mid-to-late October

Food minister stresses fresh supplies will reach market soon that will stabilise prices

Over 20 multinational firms and several diplomats from friendly countries have confirmed participation

SBP deposits fall to $14.3b; rupee recovers Rs2.10 on anti-smuggling drive