Business

Vision 2030, defence pact open doors for IT sector to play bigger role in KSA

Market volumes were recorded at 1.52 billion shares, reflecting active participation from investors

Dispute over control, offshore assets and misconduct allegations clouds future of $100m tech exporter

24-carat gold climbs second consecutive day

Selling pressure emerges after midday amid futures contract rollover

Govt should promote long-term investment that will lead to faster networks, more tax revenue

Cabinet members recommend ZTBL loan waiver for flood-hit growers

Minister said the graduating startups reflect the talent and resilience of Pakistan's youth

Expansion of global suppliers exposes policy failures and declining competitiveness in Pakistan's top export sector

CCP cites missing investment plan, dominance concerns and history of anti-competitive practices

Scientists help citrus farmers tackle pest epidemics, quality issues

Cites fragmentation of retail sector; traders protest over alleged harassment

Investors offload stockholdings in late session amid futures contract rollover

Gold price per tola rises Rs3,400

Country requires robust domestic policy, but it shouldn't be traded with protectionism

Anti-China-Pak forces launched propaganda, and it persists because economic relations have failed to meet expectations

While stability of inflows is important, sustainability of such costly policy deserves scrutiny

Today, as the greatest economy sharply raises its tariffs, poor Pakistan is being asked to drastically lower ours

Provinces need fairer revenue distribution, stronger capacity to generate income

Urges ratification of digital trade pact; cites fragmented regulations, lack of data integration as major barriers

Adds recovery prospects to sovereign rating framework; specifically flags global sukuk programme in six-month reassess

EVs and PHEVs arrive in Pakistan, but the road to mass adoption remains long and uncertain

PSMA warns of shortages, price hikes; tax body to audit lavish lifestyles displayed on social media

UN Climate Chief says boost in engagement has come as antidote to Trump administration's attitude to climate change

Warns ministries of strict action over $8b CPEC 2 delays, stresses follow-up on MOUs worth $8.5b signed at B2B meet

Both countries should aim to push trade to $5 billion by improving market access

Chaudhry links textile waste to $200m annual fisheries losses, rising climate risks; urges to curb pollution, losses

Minister links security to strong economy, urges engineers to drive exports

Public safety,convenience remain government's top priority

FY26 GDP outlook slashed to 2.75%-3.25% as agriculture flood damage hits Rs302b

The rate of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs2,800 to reach Rs390,300

Can approve projects up to Rs1b ending law ministry's role in court's schemes

Oil-rich nation has struggled to provide power; relied on gas and power imports from Iran

Warns of food security crisis, rising inflation and $1.93b in import pressures if no action taken

Imported gas supply rises following drastic reduction in offtake by CPPs

Index touches 159,337, lifted by power, tech and cement stocks

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Business community flags delays, says Pakistan's dwell time nearly double peers, far higher than global practices

Weekly inflation eases 1.34%, but annual trend stubborn for flood-hit people

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Profit repatriation surges 157% YoY in Aug; rupee posts 31st gain; gold dips Rs1,100/tola

Initiative will open door for industrial, bulk consumers to directly buy electricity at competitive rates

Minister announces Wheeling Auction Framework

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KSE-100 touches record intra-day high of 159,337 despite current account worries

Price of gold drops by Rs1,100 per tola

First meeting to be held next year to strengthen economic ties

KSE-100 index nears 158,000 with focus also on Roosevelt sale

Envoy advocates business diplomacy for long-term trade, investment

Hussain urges tackling EU trade barriers, cooperation in SPS standards, livestock and citrus exports during meeting