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Reserves rose by $5.3b in the reporting week, after having risen by a total of $13.9b in the prior three weeks

Decision comes amid speculation of further interest rate decreases in the upcoming monetary policy

Cabinet approves framework trade agreement with South American trade bloc

SOE Act, formulated to improve governance, won't be applied to such enterprises

Partnership to modernise agriculture with Russian technical support and investment

KSE-100 index advances 365.82 points, settles at 79,017.62

Board scheduled to meet this month, 37-month deal will mark beginning of a new journey

SBP says banknote designs that won art competition have not been shortlisted

Tarbela Dam marks 50 years of supporting Pakistan's agriculture, flood mitigation, and clean energy generation

Trade bodies demand single-digit rates, citing high costs and financial strain

Govt targets fisheries, maritime trade, offshore resources to boost economic resilience

Oil prices rose 1% as Hurricane Francine disrupted US output, but demand concerns kept gains in check

Touch new 26-month high at $9.46b, help rupee recover

SCO ministers focus on countering protectionism, fostering innovation, and strengthening trade ties within the region

Soaring vegetable prices undermine expectations for a dovish approach in the upcoming monetary policy meeting

If confirmed, this would mark the third consecutive bi-weekly drop in prices of petroleum products

Govt withdraws Balochistan EPZ proposal, approves funds for SCO summit

Rex agreed to purchase planes for $US2 million, paying a $200,000 deposit but failed to make further payments in 2020

Warns that rising electricity bills threaten industrial survival, economic collapse

Confusion in official circles as authorities debate cost-cutting and digital economy goals

Funding had earlier been approved for private foundation's project by using taxpayers' money

Settles at 78,651.79 on concerns over privatisation, IMF terms, and SBP policy announcement

Punjab's CM Honahar Scholarship 2024, Rs7 billion, supports 30,000 students, including those at private universities.

IMF spokesperson says successful implementation of 9-month standby arrangement had stabilised Pakistan’s economy

Agriculture committee says free trade mechanisms needed to boost competitiveness, curb inflation

BF Bioscience to raise Rs1.93 billion through PSX IPO for expansion and export plans, offering 25M shares at Rs55-Rs77

Controversy surrounds reinstatement efforts of official accused of misconduct

Partners with 1Link to streamline remittances, encourage digital transactions.

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Visa investing in building digital payment infrastructure in the country to make process less costly, more manageable

The annual rate, the slowest since February 2021, falls short of economists' 2.6% projection.

The price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs1,972 to reach Rs226,337.

The rise in electricity tariffs will affect all major utility consumers across Pakistan.

The settlement brings end to two separate investigations focused on illegal drilling practices and consumer deception

SBP to help raise additional Rs6.29tr by auctioning T-bills, PIBs to banks between Sept and Nov

Will not set up new special zones, withdraw existing incentives after expiry

Passenger car sales hit 12,274 units; Sazgar Engineering leads with 606% growth

KSE-100 index spikes 671.73 points, settles at 79,286.74

The currency has remained largely stable in the range of Rs278-279/$ over the past five months.

Urge SBP to reduce interest rates by 4%, introduce SME-focused financial packages

Ongoing PWD projects in Islamabad will be reassigned to the CDA and relevant ministries.

Invite Pakistani investors to also explore opportunities in China

Ministry accused of ignoring committee's conditions to favour sugar millers

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Court backs crackdown on Apple's tax deal, Google's attempts to stifle rivals

Khawaja Asif confirmed the finalisation of PIA’s privatisation, citing heavy debt as a key reason for the decision.

Local gold prices rise by Rs.1,300 rupees per tola, reaching Rs.261,700.

Transaction set to contribute to broader development of energy infrastructure

Mark 40.5% rise from last year; attributed to surge in overseas employment

It will cut electricity cost as coal worth $6b imported in last 3-4 years