Business

Market reached an intraday high of 138,943.47 and a low of 136,674.98

KSE-100 index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in energy stocks

Envoy calls for creating opportunities for US businesses

Potential ratings upgrade, talks with traders drive index higher by 440 points

Rs497m off-dock terminal near new airport to focus on fish, date exports to unlock Balochistan's economic potential

38 locally assembled cars exported to Japan; experts call for urgent policy clarity to compete in global RHD market

PM likely to inaugurate rail service but previous failure still haunts travellers

Developing direct subsidy model for residential consumers to revitalise energy sector

The minister stressed the urgent need to shift from ocean fishing, as fish stocks deplete, to sustainable aquaculture

External outflows, SBP purchases also weigh; gold down Rs3,000/tola

Executive Director, DFS Group, SBP, Sohail Javaad, highlighted SBP's focus on building a digital economy

Despite IMF objection, new agreement allows exports if stocks exceed 7MMT

Closure of USC, part of govt’s broader privatisation plan, is set to reshape retail landscape

Overall market activity remained subdued, with total traded volume at 702 million shares and turnover of Rs32 billion

IDR reaches 103%, even exceeding bank deposits, starving private sector

Report says country lags behind in 5G race

US trade talks, exchange rate controls, and reforms also come under scrutiny

Mills unilaterally set ex-mill price at Rs175 instead of Rs165

Say new policies pile pressure on industry, threaten documentation process

Despite strong start, KSE-100 index loses steam and sheds 563 points

Commerce minister meets APPG members, UK PM's trade envoy; talks highlight IT, green energy, and new Business Advisor

Hopes it will be able to convince regulator, which will pave way for Telenor merger

FPCCI postpones strike; Lahore Chamber will close businesses on July 19

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Metal falls Rs700/tola as global prices ease on inflation, tariff jitters; currency up 5 paisa

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Revised prices come into effect immediately for next 15 days

KCCI had called a strike over five budget measures and 32 anomalies in the Finance Act

Pakistan plans to issue its first Panda bond as it re-engages global financial markets, finance minister says

Experts claim that the proposed technology will not help address the root causes of inflation

Despite strong start, market loses steam and sheds 563 points

Business forum stresses private sector growth hinges on legislature's backing

IMF remarks, mutual fund and institutional buying lift index by 2,203 points

Investors flag MNC exits as FinMin urges exploration of high-potential sectors

Globally, silver hits 13-year high; local rate stands at Rs4,087/tola

Energy firms face mixed fortunes like operational gains, fiscal pressures

Pakistan's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal called the UK one of Pakistan's most important economic partners

Lawmakers grill Etisalat CEO, raise alarm over service issues, stalled mergers, and internet shutdowns in Balochistan

Those demands have resonated with US President Donald Trump

Govt bypassed IMF to waive taxes; move breaches $7b bailout terms

Finance ministry's report shows Rs4.6b loss compared to earlier profit claims

Provinces tasked with ensuring sugar availability at fixed rate, says food security ministry

IMF comments, mutual fund and institutional support lift index by 2,203 points

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

Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight

These pillars such as taxes, sound money are ideal policies for sustainable growth

Though Act promotes digitisation and documentation, taxation still not based on principle of equity

Analysis of revised tariff structure shows no significant change in some cases, which raises questions over govt claim

Govt policies fuel earnings of certain sectors, often at cost of broader private sector development

With rising incentives, Pakistan positions itself as attractive place for investment