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Yellow metal hits Rs481,862/tola; white metal reaches Rs9,075

OMCs estimate cuts in petrol, diesel prices; OGRA to finalise recommendations as global oil prices decline

Investors returned to buying mode, signalling a turnaround after recent corrective sessions.

Price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs771

Couldn't discuss flood emergencies as Punjab sends junior officer

Dar-led panel to review proposals as ministry pushes refunds, export dashboard

Panel also grills FIA over Rs15m/month corruption case, NADRA data security lapses, Pak-Datacom dispute

Jumps by Rs7,700 to reach Rs480,962/tola; rupee inches up

Energy ministry argues average tariff reduction eaten up by increase in subsidised consumers

Brent futures rose 8 cents, or 0.1% to $63.42 a barrel, while US WTI crude fell 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $58.99.

Arif Habib details governance reforms, commits Rs125b for fleet, routes and debt cleanup

Beijing event connects Pakistani graduates with Chinese firms

KSE-100 tumbles 2,026 points in line with volatile global markets

Price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs6,602

Inflows jump 16.5% year-on-year, lifting first-half FY26 remittances to $19.7bn

In Pakistan, tight monetary policy coincides with increasing inflation due to supply shocks, which undermine rate sign

Deregulation, export orientation, investment mark recalibration of strategy

Grab of Venezuela's oil reserves is high-stakes gamble for energy dominance

Enhances transparency, business ease as country ranks 6th among 50 economies in WB's 2024 ‘Business Entry’ indicator

When economy experiences stabilisation, reforms and rising poverty together, economic growth is missing

Bank-led buying drives KSE-100 up by 3% WoW despite late profit-taking

FPCCI consultative session in Karachi draws textile, agro, tourism and logistics bodies

Costing $80m and spread over 100 acres, project will boost blue economy

ICMA suggests digital stock monitoring, targeted subsidies, hybrid pricing

Sidhu is currently serving as the chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)

Members suggest half of spectrum proceeds be allocated to USF for fiberisation

PMYP chairman cites rising remittances and renewed investor confidence as signs of economic recovery

Aim to deepen partnership; Islamabad plans exhibition, business forum in Jakarta

Apps hit Rs337tr, make up 81% of digital transactions

Price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs3,172

Revenues fall by Rs1.4tr while total SOE debt and liabilities climb to Rs11.7tr

Brent futures up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 1741 GMT, US WTI crude up $1.60, or 2.77%, to $59.36

Stakeholders push govt engagement to reopen key market

Taxpayers' counsel contends withdrawal of petroleum concessions a violation of law

Stesses need to empower PC to drive strategic policy priorities, effectively oversee public investment decisions

WoW reading increases 0.12%; wheat flour and gas charges drive spike

Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event

Industry stakeholders argue that fixed returns stunt gas sector efficiency amid rising circular debt

December inflows jump 17% YoY to $3.6b, supporting external account

Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 defends key support zone

Suggest cess should be equal to levy collected in other provinces

BoP, NBP lead gains; analysts warn rally reflects recovery from depressed levels not definitive re-rating

KSE-100 snaps gains, falls 0.61% on selective selling

Will submit report to price monitoring body that notices substandard oil quality

Talks cover IMF reforms, digital infrastructure and financial inclusion

Chamber urges easier credit, cash-flow lending and support for women entrepreneurs

SSGC, SNGPL resist shift as regulator begins stakeholder consultations; public hearing set for Friday

KSE-100 pauses after five days of strong gains as profit-taking sets in

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Import cover at 2.65 months; gold slides to Rs466,162/tola on upcoming US non-farm payroll data