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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Afghan refugees risk billions in losses
Business assets, economic contributions at stake as deportation fears grow
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Crypto breaches $4tr in market value
Regulatory clarity, institutional flows drive sector to new peak
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Bourse hits record close near 140k
Bulls dominate trading as KSE-100 index climbs 4,298 points
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100 agri graduates head to China for training
Initiative aims to modernise farming, promote climate-smart agriculture
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Software body demands predictable tax system
Presents reform package to cut compliance costs, unlock investment
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ADB assesses feasibility of financing ML-1 project
Bank experts inspect Karachi-Rohri section of major railway scheme
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Govt to build Rs3b aquaculture park
Maritime minister projects annual revenue potential to be up to $7.2m, project to operate under public-private partner
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Economic halt as nation strikes
Trade bodies demand repeal of 'draconian' tax laws, warn of deepening crisis
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IT exports hit record at $3.8b
Minister links 18% growth to unified strategy; industry complains about dearth of support
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Shutter-down strike hits cities, Islamabad stays open
All Pakistan Restaurants Association, local transport unions in Karachi, also backed strike
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PSX ends flat after touching 140,000
KSE-100 index faces profit-taking at peak, edges down 68 points
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'BRI states must adopt diversified supply chain'
NBP official asks Pakistan, China to play greater role in upgrading global supply network
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REER improves to 96.6 in June
SBP injects Rs11tr into banking system via OMOs; gold prices climb
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Google granted tax exemption
FBR claims new digital tax law targets firms with no physical presence
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NEPRA likely to cut power tariff by Rs0.65/unit for June
NEPRA may reduce the power tariff by Rs0.6541 per kWh under the monthly FCA
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Textile exports rise 7.2% to $17.88b in FY25
Value-added products drive recovery; millers cautiously optimistic, urge policy clarity to target $20b in exports
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Pakistan aims to expand exports
UK chamber shows interest in introducing solar-powered heating appliances
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Poultry, diesel push SPI up by 0.38%
Annual inflation shows 1.61% drop as tomatoes, LPG prices fall
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CA turns positive on remittances
Year ends with $2.1b but June deficit raises concern; trade gap widens to $29.4b
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Business community divided over strike call for Saturday
Govt agrees to form grievance body after talks with FPCCI; KCCI maintains call for strike, citing unresolved concerns
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PSX ends flat after hitting 140k
Profit-taking halts rally; key stocks limit downside
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PSX climbs to new peak above 138,000
Index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in fertiliser, energy stocks
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Cabinet body okays 104 business reforms
BOI targets 90-day implementation; regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs, approval timelines
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Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance meeting
Host South Africa says forum must show global leadership to tackle trade barriers
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'China desks' proposed to woo investors
Facilitation points will help boost industrial linkages, CPEC investment
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Marine pollution threatens blue economy
Bodies formed to fast-track sewage treatment projects as Karachi discharges 472m gallons of wastewater daily
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FX dips to $19.96b despite SBP's uptick
Central bank injects Rs902.5b via dual OMOs; rupee stable at 284.97/$
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Temu faces CCP scrutiny for anti-competitive practices
Chainstore Association accuses Chinese e-commerce giant of tax evasion, predatory pricing, and unfair competition; dem
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Industry calls for fixing basics before adopting 5G
The report notes that Pakistan remains one of the most heavily taxed telecom markets in the region
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Pakistan, El Salvador agree on Bitcoin cooperation
LOI signed; deal sets stage for govt to explore Bitcoin reserves, and regulatory innovation
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Suzuki warns against used vehicle imports
Suzuki warns that allowing used car imports could flood Pakistan with lower-quality vehicles
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Pakistan, El Salvador sign ‘letter of intent’ on Bitcoin cooperation
The move follows a high-level meeting between Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
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Gold prices dip in international and local markets
Locally, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs900, settling at Rs355,100
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PSX extends rally, crosses 138,000-point mark
Market reached an intraday high of 138,943.47 and a low of 136,674.98
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PSX scales new peak above 138,000
KSE-100 index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in energy stocks
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US investors eye Pakistan's port sector
Envoy calls for creating opportunities for US businesses
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Bulls stage comeback on earnings' prospects
Potential ratings upgrade, talks with traders drive index higher by 440 points
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Minister vows to transform Gwadar
Rs497m off-dock terminal near new airport to focus on fish, date exports to unlock Balochistan's economic potential
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First batch of Honda cars exported, gaps persist
38 locally assembled cars exported to Japan; experts call for urgent policy clarity to compete in global RHD market
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PR gears up for new Business Express
PM likely to inaugurate rail service but previous failure still haunts travellers
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Govt poised to do away with cross-subsidies for gas
Developing direct subsidy model for residential consumers to revitalise energy sector
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KCCI urged to invest in livestock, fisheries
The minister stressed the urgent need to shift from ocean fishing, as fish stocks deplete, to sustainable aquaculture
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Rupee slips 29 paisa amid import pressure
External outflows, SBP purchases also weigh; gold down Rs3,000/tola
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Cattle deals hit Rs4.6b online
Executive Director, DFS Group, SBP, Sohail Javaad, highlighted SBP's focus on building a digital economy