Business  
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SECP seeks feedback on issuance of capital
Proposes policy framework for firms floating shares with varied rights
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Govt sets sugar price at Rs164/kg
Decision benefits millers, raises concerns amid rising local and export revenues
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Led by local institutions, PSX soars to record
Index rises 973 points as optimism grows about debt settlement, IMF review
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Gold rush continues, hits Rs319,000
Surges by Rs1,650; SBP raises Rs1.3tr as rupee gains 6 paisa to 280.21/$
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Sindh farmers stage rally against new canals
Urge federal govt to immediately halt execution of projects on Indus River
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EU envoy calls on commerce minister
Discusses business forum slated for May that will focus on partnerships in key sectors
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Dairy industry takes up 18% GST issue
One of the key topics of discussion was the impact of 18% general sales tax (GST) on packaged milk.
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Google's $32b deal for Wiz accelerated
Deal finalised after Trump's antitrust shift, brings prospect of friendlier antitrust review
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Startup induction nears grand finale
Over 125 startups compete in NIC's 13th cohort with game-changing solutions
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US, China and UK remain top export destinations
Exports to US rise by 10.49%, while shipments to China decline