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KSE-100 still closes in green, supported by US-Iran talk hopes, $1b Saudi inflow

Says country recently re-entered international capital markets after 4-year hiatus through Eurobond transaction

Price of gold per tola decreases by Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Inflows expected to bolster foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability

Sector faces profit squeeze despite 44% volume surge

Industry leaders say integrating tech into development planning vital for sustainable growth

Govt to phase out SEZ tax incentives, ban export zones from local sales

Rates drop to Rs501,162 per tola; rupee inches up marginally

Minister proposes multi-country business forum in Islamabad

Premium rates jump to over $34 per barrel compared to $12 earlier

Modi, Lee agree to revamp 2010 trade pact, target doubling bilateral transactions

Ministry signs agreement with World Bank arm to attract investors for power sector digitisation

KSE-100 index loses 1,742 points over Strait of Hormuz chaos

Naphtha plant faces Chinese financing delays as FPCCI pushes for capital infusion

Govt committed to IMF that parliament will approve fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the staff level agreement

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq E-minis slide as Tehran rules out second round of US talks

Selling pressure concentrated in fertilisers, cement, banking sectors as geopolitical tensions subdue risk appetite

The price per tola decreased by Rs4,900 to reach Rs501,162

Officials say initiative expected to attract local, foreign investment and support transition toward digital system

Growth in Asia-Pacific developing economies slows to 4.6% in 2025, projected at 4% in 2026

Tax litigation becomes routine, consuming judicial time, undermining trust

Govt is no longer borrowing to fund infrastructure or improve human capital; it is borrowing to service interest on pr

For years, Pakistan has relied on friendly countries for financing, but recent developments suggest shift in behaviour

Iran gas pipeline, rare earth minerals can bring tangible benefits for decades

Existing communication methodology is being reused, repackaged rather than reformed

Delegation briefs Kamal on Capitol Hill meetings, US interest in steel, pharma, tech sectors

Discount rollback, advance buying in Dec 2025 triggered 24-quarter low of 1.04m tonnes

State minister says changes will be in line with global trends, levies being rationalised

Asks exploration firm to clarify how uncirculated inquiry reports obtained

SBP governor says inflation averages 5.7%, reserves to reach $18b by June

Initiative aimed at facilitating smooth landing, offloading of fish catch

KSE-100 jumps 6,700 points in weekly turnaround; geopolitical tensions ease

42,125 units imported in FY25 as local industry welcomes end of import scheme

Gwadar, Chabahar are gateways to Asia, says former NSA Nasir Janjua

Secures $1.7b AIIB portfolio, JICA lending resumption as Pakistan eyes rating upgrade

Says 'It is not just inflation, but impacts on growth, exports, remittances and investment flows'

Panda bond delayed as finance minister seeks extension from Bank of China

Vessel carrying 440,000 barrels of oil loaded earlier this week

Institutions, easing geopolitical concerns fuel buying spree

Power sodium battery, EV charging platform among ventures

Pitches Panda bonds in meetings with Chinese, IMF, Moody's officials eying return to global capital markets

Global prices rise on weaker dollar, easing geopolitical risks amid potential Iran deal

Index surges 12.16% year-on-year despite 0.69% WoW fall

Likely to fetch $300m via exports; Moscow approves 16 processing plants

Minister stresses GSP Plus scheme as cornerstone for export growth, textile sector

OGRA releases price differential claims for OMCs

Weekly gains touch 6,747 points as investors chase gains amid hopes of Middle East resolution

Price of 24-carat gold per tola falls by Rs3,300 in Pakistan

President, PM may grant unlimited performance rewards as govt pursues austerity