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Proposes reduction from Rs10 per unit to affordable rate similar to industrial sector’s

IT minister says digital technologies will unlock new avenues of growth, job creation

Industry calls for policy revisions as domestic demand declines

In FY24, currency gained 2.75% vs dollar; its first appreciation in three years

Economic slowdown cited as reason while govt collects Rs1 trillion in levies

Cabinet limits monetary benefits for bureaucrats to Rs1m annually for board meetings

Annual shop price inflation slowed to 0.2% in June from 0.6% in May, the lowest increase since October 2021, says BRC.

Consumer inflation to stabilize around mid-2% in H2, vows vice finance minister.

World Bank Group aims to boost guarantees to $10B this year, significantly expanding MIGA's $30B balance sheet.

Inflation stands at 23.4% in FY24, higher than 21% goal, despite choking economy

KSE-100 index gains 379.37 points, settles at 78,824.33

Say strike unnecessary as no tax has been slapped on fuel retailers

Plan targets five SME sectors for growth in exports, employment

Say increase in temperature reduces agricultural produce by 20%

Earns 40% higher revenue at Rs88 billion in FY24

Investor confidence grows over high returns, stable rupee-dollar exchange rate

Agrees to train 200,000 Pakistani youth in IT annually

State-owned company says increased production from Karak well will offset national import bill by $59.85 million

Benchmark sees a high of 0.74% during intra-day trading, up from 78,445 points as per last week's close.

Utility bill payments through internet, mobile banking grow 271% in five years

Green Revolution based on knowledge-intensive agriculture is in hands of youth

Not all FDI is good; the sooner PM understands this, the safer it will be for economy

With rising prices for food, fuel and utilities, many households are struggling to make ends meet

Policymakers must strike balance between debt servicing, essential expenses

Approves new Gwadar airport, KKH projects amid financial concerns from China

Like US, the EU has slapped heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a move like to harm Euro stakeholders equally

Nova Frontiers Ltd acquires 29.43% shareholding in Gatron (Industries) Ltd

KSE-100 index loses 366 points, or 0.46% WoW, settles at 78,445

It will foster skills development, make Islamabad digital education hub

Millers call it violation of rules designed to protect consumers

Hussain mandates toll-free numbers to aid farmers

Argue they have not been able to file monthly tax returns on time

Achieves unprecedented gains; market capitalisation hits record high of over Rs10tr

Experts say mismanagement, lack of investment, interference led to decline

30 percent of the S&P's returns this year have come from tech giant Nvidia alone

Will chair first ECNEC meeting today to consider mega development projects

Fifteen companies under investigation for deceptive marketing practices

IFC-led consortium supports major telecom deal

Short-term inflation eases after four-week climb

KSE-100 index finished down by 83.29 points, settles at 78,444.96

FPCCI agri-body demand sales tax break for farming inputs

Marks first appreciation after three-year decline despite future fiscal challenges

SAU leads experiment to boost domestic production, urge need for marketing mechanism

Works on proposal to seek permission from LNG supplier Qatar

APTA warns federal govt to abolish additional taxes by June 30 or face further actions

New tax measures, over the Rs1.5tr imposed on June 12, to be announced today

Okays new scheme for civilians; pension bill now 4th-largest budget expense