Business

Partnership with Alipay+ expands cross-border payment access for Pakistani users

Being part of global initiative, it seeks to strengthen trade, investment

KSE-100 ends at 169,456 as IMF tranche lands

10-gram gold price drops by Rs1,629

Minister pitches surplus power offer for industrial revival, greenfield projects

Severe stress contributes to widespread waterborne diseases across the country, says Asian Water Outlook report

FinMin links tax reform with economic recovery as company highlights automation, localisation and sharp import reducti

BIS flags risk as yellow metal and stocks rally in tandem for first time in 50 years indicating market fragility

Plans to also meet domestic demand for LNG

Government poised to do away with fixed return, run gas firms on a commercial basis

Textile exporters warn that proposed price increases will accelerate factory shutdowns, job losses across Punjab

Withholding, sales tax and excise post strong growth on the back of digital enforcement

Fertiliser, tech cement sectors lead gains as investors take fresh positions

Minister tells gas firms to fix low-pressure complaints quickly, ensure cooking needs are met daily

Investors reposition portfolios amid expectations of macroeconomic stability

Price of 24-karat gold rises by Rs1,600 per tola

Country no longer needs LNG supply, inks deal with Qatar for diverting cargoes

For foreigners to genuinely return, Pakistan must show consistent progress

Under changed architecture, economy endures trade deficit in goods and services

Although Pakistan has rapidly growing digital population, its research spending and industrial automation remain limit

Questions remain unanswered about funding, institutional coherence, tension with telecom firms

Trade policy causes economic instability, fuels inflation, stalls innovation, worsens farmers, businesses plight

Saudi deposit rollover lifts sentiment; KSE-100 index holds 167,000 level

Small enterprises demand easy access to funding, simpler tax framework

Dispute centres around sustainability directive that will fine violators

Country's biggest airline cancels flights due to pilots' shortage following new rules

Spending plan reflects belt-tightening as automaker faces crisis in key markets

Institutions will establish funding mechanism for AI development, machinery upgrade

Experts urge rights-based climate governance at energy transition summit

Move comes as the social media giant looks to attract more users

Say procedural hurdles, lack of communication cause losses

Sets 2029 target; fragmented networks, low FTTH threaten broadband ambitions

SBP pumps Rs2.6tr via OMOs; gold up Rs3,000/tola; rupee edges higher

Rates of tomatoes, onions, potatoes plunge; weekly reading falls 0.64%

Pushes for major expansion of tight and shale gas to boost production

Deal follows weeks-long bidding war in which Netflix offered nearly $28 per share

Costs, red tape raise concerns

Says companies of all EU states will participate in business forum next year

Focuses on steps towards building secure, innovation-driven ecosystem

KSE-100 rises 0.48% following recent bouts of selling pressure

Survey shows people's confidence has dropped to pre-India-Pakistan conflict levels

PM gives directive to draw up marble policy to promote sustainable growth

Price of 10 grams gold rose by Rs 2572, settling at Rs 381,064

With a tech-savvy youth and PVARA in place, Pakistan eyes global crypto leadership

Seeks to prevent new company from exploiting dominant position in telecom market

Will complete all checking procedures at dry ports in a day

Qatar strikes deal to supply gas to other destinations due to thin demand in Pakistan

Small, micro enterprises in informal sector need to come into the formal sector to avail of the incentives

Minister says both regions should fully harness renewable, conventional energy

Will ensure safety, environmental compliance by imported used vehicles