Business

Council to connect Pakistani businesses with 1.59b population, starting with Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda

Slips Rs1,000/tola; rupee extends gains; yen hits 7-month high vs dollar

Sea-rail corridor cuts chili delivery time by 7-10 days, offers gateway to southwest

Second export decision in three weeks as past exports pushed prices to Rs220; IMF ignored

FBR offers simplified filing, voluntary compliance, no POS, no audit for small shopkeepers

Moody's says Pakistan more resilient to shocks than in 2022, B3 rating upgrade reflects improved governance but debt,

Cautions ninth intervention since crisis could prove disastrous for supply chain

Oil prices extend gains, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions along key shipping lanes in Middle East

Brent crude futures rise 49 cents, or 0.5%, to $97.49 a barrel

RTO asks businesses to file returns; Asaan Scheme simplifies taxation

KSE-100 index closes below 174k, pulled down by higher crude prices

Local rates slip Rs2,400/tola; silver also weakens; rupee inches up

UGDC to showcase opportunities as Pakistan opens gas market to private sector

Textile firms set to recover, $3b bond strengthens buffers but inflation tests recovery

Measures being taken after Pakistan ranked 17th among 101 economies

Ministry notes despite significant opportunity, youth development indicators remain a matter of concern

Meeting deliberates on staff severance package, settlement of vendor liabilities, disposal of stocks

Former PAAPAM chairman asks why tax breaks for rich while millions bear adjustment costs

Uniform grid charges okayed for bulk consumers, leading to 400 MW auction

KSE-100 settles below 174,000 as geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices unsettle investors

The price of gold fell to $4,406 after recording a dip of $24 in the international bullion market

State takes money from producer who, in turn, is forced to borrow to meet costs

Twin deficit is merely an indicator, not the root cause, of structural economic fragility

It distributes decarbonisation cost among industries, brands & financiers

Pakistan's challenge is no longer merely to initiate reforms, but to institutionalise them for preserving gains

19% undervaluation hasn't bought export competitiveness; China shows why

Producer group needs to agree quotas before deciding output steps as Iran war limits sway over prices, market ​share

$2tr float pushed to October marketing as prospectus slips to late September

KSE-100 index loses 1.3% as US-Iran conflict rattles investors

FPCCI says intra-regional trade at just 8.75%; vast resources remain underutilised due to trade barriers

Businessmen underline need for developing skills, providing quality education

Consumers keep old devices alive as e-waste recycling market forecasts growth

National average gasoline price will probably hit $4.03 on Labour Day

Minister says super tax abolished for exporters; faceless audits, centralised assessments to reduce harassment

Minister says maritime facilitation centre could cut delays, reduce costs, streamline trade

Minister vows to address public grievances without unnecessary delay

Only 5% penetration; banks urged to fund freelance drivers

Gold per tola settles at Rs465,536 in the domestic market

First outlet in Pakistan brings premium brands at discounts of up to 90%

Investors stay cautious; govt weighs HSD margin cut to $30/barrel

Govt, agriculture sector join hands to prop up Pakistan's farm economy

International market declines on stronger US jobs data; rupee inches up

Govt defends decision, saying timely imports helped arrest price increase

Tehseen said Pakistan had set a target to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2035

Aurangzeb stresses macro stability, structural reforms for sustainable growth

Weekly index increases 0.65% on higher prices of essential commodities

Fear Rs100b loss if exports not allowed before new crushing season

One in seven Pakistanis considers economy strong amid high inflation, power outages

Norway cuts Treasury allocation as Dutch central bank moves gold reserves to London amid rising risks

KSE-100 Index recovers to 175,328 amid oil caution, Friday selling