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Textile millers say exports $9b below potential
Argue grid prices not financially viable, regionally competitive
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New fisheries authority board formed
Govt reconstitutes board one year after end of term of previous directors
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Govt's list of SOEs largely remains intact
Cabinet body declares PRAL, Pakistan Single Window as essential state entities
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Stocks recover on positive economic data
KSE-100 index gains 690.39 points, settles at 81,804.59
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UBG chief demands 500bps rate cut
Calls for single-digit interest rate by Jan 2025 to boost business growth
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UBG patron-in-chief demands cut in policy rate by 500 bps
SM Tanveer says govt should stop obtaining loans for repayment of loans and let businesses grow
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Yousaf Hussain elected OICCI president for 2024-2026 term
He acknowledges challenging economic climate but remains optimistic about potential for reform and growth
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Gold prices decrease in international and local markets
Gold prices drop, with per tola price falling to Rs274,900 and global prices down to $2,647 per ounce.
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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou takes over as rotating chairperson amid competitive smartphone battle
Meng Wanzhou steps into the role of Huawei's rotating chairperson while continuing as CFO
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Amazon wins partial dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit, faces scrutiny on other charges
Amazon secured a partial dismissal of a U.S. antitrust lawsuit but will still face allegations
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PSX surges as KSE-100 jumps more than 600 points during intra-day trading
KSE-100 index recoveres losses it had suffered a day earlier.
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USD exchange rates today: Rupee declines against major currencies
US dollar sold at Rs 278.10, British Pound at Rs 372.17, while Kuwaiti Dinar remains highest at Rs 912.67
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Google invests $1bn in Thailand to build data center, boosting AI and cloud growth in Asia
Google's $1 billion investment in Thailand will establish a new data centre and expand cloud and AI infrastructure
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Businessmen advocate special package for SMEs
Say small units grappling with lack of funds, thin demand
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Digital payments set to rise rapidly
SBP confident banks will be able to bear excessive digital transaction pressure
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Govt moves to dissolve cotton committee
Textile mills' refusal to pay cotton cess prompts decision to wind up PCCC
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'Empowering local communities is key'
PM's climate aide calls for infrastructure upgrades to tackle crises
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Pakistan’s inflation drops to 44-month low, clocking in at 6.9% for September
PM expresses gratitude, seeing economic milestone as a step towards fulfilling promises made to people
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Political woes mount pressure on PSX
KSE-100 index loses 177.93 points, settles at 81,114.20
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Chinese stocks soar to 16-year high on stimulus
Beijing's aggressive measures drive 8.5% rally, record turnovers ahead of holiday break
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FBR restricts tax shortfall to Rs93b
Collects Rs2.56tr in Q1 as taxpayers pay sharply higher amount with returns
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Industrialists urge FBR to extend deadline
Industrialists urge FBR to extend tax return deadline due to persistent technical issues with the IRIS system.
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Rupee slips to Rs277.71 on uptick in dollar demand
Currency dips by Rs0.07 in inter-bank; experts forecast stability following IMF boost
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Petroleum minister's absence stalls key decision on reforms
Delays Dar-led task force's resolution to allocate 35% gas discoveries to private sector
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Govt reduces petrol and diesel prices to provide relief to public
Petrol will see a decrease of Rs2.07 per litre while HSD will be reduced by Rs3.40 per litre
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Govt jacks up LPG prices by Rs7.31 per kilogram for October
Following the hike, the new price of LPG for October has been set at Rs251.30 per kilogram
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FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to Oct 14 amid requests from trade bodies
Extension comes hours after the FBR had earlier stated that no further extensions would be granted
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Gold prices dip after earlier reaching record high
Gold prices drop in local markets with 24-carat gold at Rs 275,500 per tola and silver steady at Rs 3,050.
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PSX falls as KSE-100 index drops by more than 600 points during intra-day trading
Stocks closed at 81,114.20 , reflecting a decrease of 177.93 points, or a 0.22% drop.
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X’s value gone down by almost 79% since Elon Musk's takeover
Asset manager Fidelity has marked down its stake in X, now valuing the social network at $9.4 billion.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joins $200 billion club
Mark Zuckerberg reaches $200B net worth, outpacing tech giants as Meta stock surges and AI initiatives expand rapidly.
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Will digital banking be successful in Pakistan?
Five digital banks near operational readiness to transform financial inclusion in 2025
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Event highlights awareness of drug abuse
Over 500 participants joined the "Save Tomorrow" Run & Walk in Islamabad, raising awareness against drug abuse.
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Israel's Pager, Walkie-Talkie attacks imperil supply chain
Such risks can be limited through adoption of blockchain technology, real-time audit of supply chain
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Is the economy improving enough?
Stabilising indicators offer hope, but tangible benefits must reach the masses
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Financial globalisation and managed exchange rate
Capital flows increase volatility in financial markets that doesn't bode well for govt, business
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Providing more private sector credit
Cheaper loans crucial for job creation, economic efficiency and innovation
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Current IMF programme to be final one for Pakistan: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that inflation has decreased, and this is not just a hollow claim.
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First-ever T-bill buyback targets Rs500b, cuts debt costs
Govt aims to use excess funds to lower interest rates, manage domestic debt more effectively
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IMF raises Pakistan's growth forecast
Cuts inflation projection, but cautions against ambitious growth targets
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100,000 metric tons of sugar export approved
Cabinet approves summary through circulation on September 25
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India watchdog sued over antitrust probe
Court filings come after investigations found Amazon, Flipkart in violation of laws
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PSX dips over institutional, foreign selling
KSE-100 index loses 782 points, or 0.95% WoW, settles at 81,292
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Initiative taken to train human resources for export
Under NRP project, govt plans to set up medical city, Kissan bank
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'China's progress serves as inspiration for developing nations'
Pakistani consul general praises leadership, highlights strategic partnership
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Textile sector struggles over gas issues
Ministries clash over solutions as transition to power grid poses challenges
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Textile sector asked to make high-quality products
Gilani says govt is taking steps to bring improvement in industry
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Moody's cuts Israel's rating by two notches
Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating to Baa1 amid escalating regional conflict, citing high geopolitical risks.
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Govt implements disputed decision
Pays first tranche of Rs8.2b to power plants of sugar mills for coal cost
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Crackdown in Balochistan launched
Targets foreign-funded NGOs to halt grey funding, secure CPEC interests






















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