economy

Downward trend observed following delays in IMF bailout package; stocks fall by over 700 points

Benchmark index gains 278.77 points to settle at 42,014.73

Stakeholders express optimism about measures taken for agriculture sector

Govt raises tax on purchase of more than 1,600cc vehicles, causing negative impact on carmakers

Several Sindh, Balochistan projects get billions of rupees in funding

Information minister terms it historic moment for country

Govt to announce budget today

High crude also widens the country's trade and current account deficits

58% of the budget to be spent only on debt servicing and defence

Finance minister assures foreign currency, RDA accounts will not be frozen