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Finance ministry report predicts major risks from external shocks

KSE-100 index climbs 695.36 points, settles at 78,569.59

Focuses on enhancing ties with Turkiye, explores new markets

Govt sets up committee to investigate illegal import, sale of hazardous fuel

Lament tractor industry is on verge of closure due to prolonged delay

Industry appeals for govt action as plant closure hits workers, tax revenue

Oil prices eye third day gains amid Middle East supply concerns

Turkish minister identifies several key sectors for investment

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Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 759.73 points, settles at 77,874.22

Rate drop could signal future policy rate cuts but risks remain high

SBP governor says reserves still stand below minimum threshold

Pharmaceutical firm plans to expand operations, enter export markets

KSE-100 index dips 76.85 points, settles at 77,114.49

Says it has not received capacity payments since PPA expired in Oct 2022

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Prime minister picks Rashid Langrial to implement his tax agenda

Urges govt to eliminate 15% advance income tax, 19.5% sales tax

Say neglect, mismanagement, corruption threaten vital national service

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Domestic production ramps up, reduces reliance on costly imports

KSE-100 index gains 106.85 points, settles at 77,191.34

Long-term lending from IMF, WB, ADB amounts to roughly quarter of country’s GDP

WAPDA chairman urges contractors to ensure project is completed by 2025-26

Chamber president urges PM to intervene, alleviate burden on business community

Sells shares to Gunvor, marks shift in oil market dynamics

He opposed proposed new framework for gas allocation to third parties

SDPI report highlights barriers, opportunities for women entrepreneurs

Requests govt to allow early export of 1.5MMT surplus sugar

Market awaits positive vibes about approval of $7b IMF programme

The decline in 24-carat gold brought gold prices to Rs246,000 from previous Rs246,500

Govt decides to hire companies for suggesting options to cut capacity payments

Decision contradicts agreement with IMF to withdraw special status of bank

Maersk will start investing from October in areas including infrastructure, terminals, warehousing, shipbreaking, etc

KSE-100 index nosedives 1,141.50 points, settles at 77,084.49

Says govt aims for lower prices through reforms, dialogues with IPPs

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Call govt policies undemocratic, an economic assault on businesses and public

Loses Rs0.13 at Rs278.63 vs dollar in inter-bank dealings

Analyst says no link between plant's return and govt's decision to import urea

IRC orders Telecom Foundation closure, NITB restructuring, PSEB to boost revenue

Warren Buffett's move to cut Apple holdings leads to a significant sell-off, wiping out $900 billion in tech value

KSE-100 stands at 77,323 points during intraday trading from previous close of 78,225 points

PM's decision comes amid protests and sit-ins demanding relief from the financial burden of rising electricity prices.

Still, many are sceptical something concrete will emerge this time around