Business

Apparel industry urges CM to reconsider 0.9% infrastructure levy

Investor interest dampened by holiday lull, regional situation and policy uncertainty

Says deal does not involve horizontal or vertical integration, unlikely to create dominant position

External pressures resurface in 8MFY26 as import growth piles pressure on BoP

Unconditional compensation may deepen fiscal burden in flood-prone regions

Geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, pre-holiday caution weigh on investor confidence

Heavy reliance on Gulf fuel, LNG exposes economy to conflict-driven supply cuts

Govt should ask for subsidised loans or such funding that can be repaid in local currency

Without structural reforms that expand productive capacity, poverty risks becoming entrenched

How geography can become catalyst for regional prosperity

Weak industrial, agri-capacity is fuelling debt, inflation and widening social instability

Move comes as govt seeks IMF nod to abolish super tax, struggles to meet targets

Domestic supply spares farmers as local prices stay at Rs4,400 per bag despite disruptions

KSE-100 ends week down by 2.3% as investor confidence takes a hit

Analyst urges SBP, govt to ramp up project financing, set targets for blending with imported coal

Says govt undertaking scenario planning to safeguard energy security, economic stability

It is not clear whether govt will cut oil levy or reimburse cost to OMCs, refineries

Sudden increase in petrol and diesel prices had placed an "extraordinary financial burden" on traders

Fragmented databases, uneven digital access still limit impact of governance reforms

Business body urges airlines and Gerry's Dnata to abolish fee, warning it will raise export costs

Regulator allows investors to open accounts with multiple brokers to widen retail participation in stock market

Price per tola decreases by Rs8,700 in Pakistan

Govt proposes LNG savings, dividends and fuel levy to clear Rs1.5tr circular debt

KSE-100 settles at 153,866, down 555 points over geopolitical fears

Industry body urges govt to ensure rapid rollout of next-generation services

Experts highlight potential for $500b intra-D-8 trade, stronger Pakistan-Indonesia cooperation

Exporters confront war risk surcharges, maritime disruptions, trade cut-off

Operators allowed tariff increases only quarterly under Mobile Tariff Regulations 2025

Inflows stand at $241.8m in Feb; gold plunges Rs7,100/tola despite firm global market

New products reduce financial uncertainty, help retirees convert savings into regular income stream

Earnings driven mainly by higher urea purchases, lower charges

Adopts 'wait and watch' after new investigation into manufacturing overcapacity

Price per tola decreases by Rs7,100 in Pakistan

Benchmark index records seventh straight negative week, shedding 3,630 points

Asks refineries to seek approval of PM committee before making shipments

SPI jumps a massive 6.44% YoY as petrol, diesel and LPG costs surge

Talks inconclusive as Fund flags budget gaps, outstanding issues on taxes, payouts

$510m raised from spectrum auction; govt plans AI council, smartphone instalment policy

SBP holdings rise to $16.34b after $41m increase; gold drops Rs2,900/tola

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Govt considers IMF flexibility on oil levy to soften impact of global volatility

Study highlights Pakistan's vulnerability due to heavy reliance on petroleum imports

KSE-100 index sinks 0.92% and closes at 154,421 amid oil market volatility

Pakistan, Qatar ministers agree to enhance economic ties, food security partnership

Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers

International gold drops $29 per ounce; domestic gold per tola down Rs2,900

Index hits 157,080 high and 153,504 low in wide trading range

FinMin, bankers review implications of regional situation for financial services

IT minister says over 32 govt services digitised, NADRA documents now accessible via apps

KSE-100 index slips 319 points on intermittent profit-taking