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Proportion of Pakistanis who describe economy as 'strong' has quadrupled since first quarter, rising from 4% to 16%

Pressure mounts on govt high-ups to seek rollovers, repay loans on time

Urges govt to restore 12% GST, revive POS prize scheme, simplify tax registration

Marks second extension to privatisation process; bidding process now expected in August

Exports gain some pace, sparking hopes of meeting annual target

Applications totalling Rs2.54b received against base issue size of Rs1.47b

Overall, the currency remained stable, fluctuating in the range of Rs278-278.50/$ for several weeks

Drops to 11.8%, prompts speculation about key rate adjustments

KSE-100 index drops 303.22 points, settles at 75,575.26

Worries over slow demand growth in top oil importer China have weighed on prices

Index recovers four percentage points to negative 14% in Mar-Apr survey

Focus must be on fiscal prudence, innovative policies, strategic reforms to ensure sustainable growth

If rich are taxed too much, they will flee for favourable pastures and not pay any taxes

Complexities of agricultural trade oversight and role of SPS measures in safeguarding health

Govt will need tax reforms, tariff hikes, depreciation to get bailout

Solution lies not in distorting market with protests, but in pro-market approach

KSE-100 index loses 105 points, or 0.14% WoW, settles at 75,878.48

Claim to have suffered hefty losses, plan to approach court for relief

Pakistan’s central bank increases online payment limit to Rs5 million to facilitate purchase of sacrificial animals

Engages Chengdu entrepreneurs to boost development, tech advancements

High energy tariffs threaten SMEs, jobs prompting calls for sustainable policies

Malik highlights reduction in fuel prices, promises relief in budget

OGDCL has already pumped $30m, seeks incentives to accelerate development work

Pakistan, China will support establishment of SEZs, prop up bilateral trade

US gasoline market is flashing signs of weakness at the start of summer

Ministry’s assumptions aim to stabilise economy despite IMF’s higher projection

KSE-100 index jumps 1,000.35 points, settles at 75,878.48

Reports suggest $30-50m price range for 100% acquisition of firm

High food prices drive inflation up, snap six-week falling streak

Currency recovers Rs0.17 to Rs278.33/$ as new capital boosts market confidence

Urge govt to drive adoption with incentives, reduced taxes, more charging ports

Showcase high-quality rice, diverse food products

Agreement, intended for Mohmand Dam, will be signed on June 3

Duty rationalisation will lead to rise in exports, revenue collection

Revenue board misses 11-month tax collection target by Rs36b

Major shift prioritises energy projects, slashes social sector funding

Bureaucratic delays, market challenges stifle growth, despite China’s demand

Plane will return to Guiyang loaded with blue crabs from Pakistan, according to Guiyang Customs.

Thakot-Raikot Karakoram highway section approved ahead of PM Sharif’s visit to Beijing next week

Govt needs funds for Basha dam, once again wants to include it in CPEC

Global shift to renewables in energy-consuming sectors slows in 2023 due to regulatory gap and political pressure

Electricity supply to industries in Karachi’s SITE area has started to recover after being suspended for four days

Minister warns of strict measures against smuggling

Investors express keen interest in constructing terminal for import and export near the Pakistan-Tajikistan border

Forex reserves recede from 10-month high, but stay above $9b

Investment reaches $35.6m in May on higher returns, stable rupee

KSE-100 index creeps up 41.82 points, settles at 74,878.12

Petrol reduced by Rs4.74; HSD by Rs3.84/litre

Expert insists political parties must iron out differences for swift progress

Several changes in project’s structure have delayed its implementation