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KSE-100 index drops 282.72 points, settles at 78,615

Maritime minister reveals plan for similar opportunities across many other domains

Widespread smuggling, tax evasion result in billions in lost revenue across key sectors

Iqbal urges speedy implementation of 4RF projects, fulfilment of global pledges

Carrefour partners with Dubai's Apparel Group to enter India, targeting North India first with store openings in 2025

Oil futures rose slightly due to potential US Gulf Coast hurricane and Libyan supply disruptions after recent losses

Analyst says drop in currency is temporary, will reverse soon

Former secretary allowed LDI companies to pay fee in installments

The company generated over $200 billion (£152bn) last year from placing and selling ads viewed by internet users.

Gold down by $7 reaching $2,490 per ounce in the global markets; locally gold prices fall by Rs 1,100 per tola.

A new report predicts Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, could hit trillionaire status by 2027.

Deadline for filing income tax returns for FY24 has been set for September 30

FinMin Aurangzeb is hopeful the board would approve the new program on time

Talk of being in 'deep crisis' due to Chinese loans is far from reality

Devaluing country may not see any change in real output but will experience rise in inflation

Social media platform highlights critical issues, promotes change during discourse

ICT sector can drive export revenue, but internet connectivity, policies remain hurdles

It is time to build on positive developments as govt seems prepared to undertake ambitious reforms

Hopes to reduce LPG imports by 9%, save $73m annually, boost energy security

Experts predict cautious approach to prevent currency depreciation

Demand waiver from taxes on air travel, fuel and aircraft lease

Despite regulations, illegal import of contaminated compressor scrap continues

Annual tea imports hit over $600m as Pakistan explores ways to strengthen trade ties

The elbow injury rules him out for rest of the year

PCB Chief assures that ECB is satisfied with arrangements

KSE-100 index gains 410 points, or 0.5% WoW, settles at 78,898

Kissan Ittehad chief laments rising costs, unpaid dues, and soaring power prices

World Bank President Ajay Banga visits Tuvalu, for youth training to adapt to climate change and rising sea levels

Ahsan Iqbal says policy board will help stabilise economy

Criticises maritime organisations for negligence, delaying tactics

Debate erupts over depiction of internationally-recognised disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir in a winning design

SM Tanveer urges significant cuts to prevent widespread industrial closures

KSE-100 index adds 34.38 points, settles at 78,897.73

BYD plans to open assembly plant in 2026, but will start selling vehicles later this year

IT experts urge govt to upgrade infrastructure as outages disrupt businesses, e-commerce platforms

Seek congenial environment for businesses

Dar-led committee mulls tax holidays, security measures to woo investors

Pace of price increase slows down for fourth straight week

Currency recovers as inflows improve, buoyed by higher export earnings, remittances

Refuse to make $500m investment, increase fleet size and fly on certain routes

Experts urge strategic investment to unlock opportunities in global halal meat market

Authority also reduces charges by 37 paisa per unit for July's fuel cost adjustment

Govt faces backlash for delayed exporter refunds amid revenue shortfall

Purchase of new vehicles, machineries, creation of new posts, unnecessary foreign trips banned

New duty to be collected and paid by buyer on gross amount during property allotment or transfer

WAPDA chief pushes for swift construction, highlights development efforts

Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $9.43bn, boosting the rupee’s value amid growing remittances and export earnings.

With 20% fall in crude, govt can build forex reserves and repay debt on time

Decline in dispatches impacts domestic, export markets; industry calls for urgent review

KSE-100 index edges up 15.33 points, settles at 78,863.34