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Seek investment for high-value organic date farming to rival Gulf countries in quality, exports

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CDWP approves 15 projects, including $900 million loan despite fiscal constraints

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Seeks sound rationale for declaring state units 'essential' or 'strategic'

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Adds six more Pakistani firms to index, fresh foreign investment anticipated

Urge govt to adopt sustainable practices to safeguard economy, food security

Planning minister calls for political stability to steer country towards growth trajectory

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Task force on FBR digitalisation holds meeting to discuss goals

KSE-100 index dips 102.87 points, settles at 77,877.42

GDP to grow by 4.8% in 2025-26; inflation forecasted to drop from 12% to 7.5%, says report

Honda Civic and City sales surged by 279% in July 2024, reaching 790 units.

Govt reconstitutes board of transmission firm by appointing independent directors

Price of petrol has been slashed by Rs8.47 per litre while diesel price lowered by Rs6.7 per litre

BMA urges suspension of export facilitation scheme due to money laundering

KSE-100 index drops 589.30 points, settles at 77,980.29

Petrol cost may be slashed up to Rs8.36/litre; diesel price likely to go down by Rs7.70

Successful hydraulic fracturing at Nur West-1 well marks milestone in energy sector

Project is expected to bring annual benefits of Rs51.6b

Plans to set up semiconductor design, manufacturing facility

IMC CEO calls for stable policies, support for industry's export expansion

Interest rate drop sparks hope, but high prices, new taxes cast shadow

FBR to collect taxes on Chinese imports after entry into mainland Pakistan

Higher tax deductions have caused a net decrease in take-home pay, despite nominal pay raises

Price of petrol could decrease by over Rs9 per litre, while HSD may see reduction of up to Rs8.50 per litre

Discontent in population could arise due to widening income inequality

The world now faces new challenges in privacy, democracy, and global security

It's better choice that provides livelihood to locals, helps industries run smoothly

Surpassing $35tr global investors may reassess risk exposure, shift investments

It will require ginormous effort to structurally transform industrial, other export-focused sectors

Targets $60b in exports by 2028, hinges on strict reform implementation

Hits 3.7% as local insurers lead market recovery

Demands recovery of unauthorised honoraria given to officers

Urge govt to set up tissue culture laboratory, proper cold storage facilities

Networking equipment maker goes for second round of job cuts

Retailers are concerned about possible October 1 strike at seaports

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KSE-100 index gains 344 points, or 0.4% WoW, settles at 78,570

Agri-cooperation under CPEC boosts chili production, farmer incomes

Jam Kamal for exploring extensive potential of agriculture sector

With this milestone, IMC marks a significant contribution to Pakistan's economy and the global automotive industry

Strong inflows boost rupee, mitigate foreign payment risks

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the rate of inflation increased 17.96% in the week ended August 8

Discusses ongoing reforms in energy, state enterprises

Also hopes for converting power plants into coal for tariff reduction

Experts also commended the government's initiative of incentivising solar energy through net metering.

Asks govt to develop long-term plan to ensure consistency of policies

Regional chairman says high tariffs, unused power plants strain Pakistan's economy