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Illicit cigarette trade costs Pakistan Rs415b
Weak enforcement, delayed tracking system blamed for losses
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Gold posts biggest single-day gain in months
Prices jump around Rs16,000 as US-China trade war escalates; forex reserves rise $23m
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Apple airlifts 600 tonnes of iPhones from India
Analysts have warned that US prices of iPhones could surge, given Apple's high reliance on imports from China.
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Oil industry urges abolition of super tax
OCAC warns of risk to financial sustainability due to unresolved tax issues, seeks OMC margin revision, policy clarity
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US stocks down as trade war escalates
Beijing says it may respond in kind; EU pauses countermeasures
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'Sustainable policy for cotton a necessity'
Agriculturalists lament lack of clear direction, water scarcity, and poor seed quality
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Govt agrees to extend LPG terminal's lease
Decision taken after analysis of terminal's model and contractual obligations
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Wholesale, retail gap widens to 133%
Senior administration officials unaware of heavy profiteering in provinces
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Gold hits record high in Pakistan as global prices surge
Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Pakistan on Thursday, mirroring gains in international markets.
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PSX rallies as Trump tariff pause boosts global sentiment
Global markets rallied after Trump applied a 90-day pause on tariffs imposed on most of the US trade partners.
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Gas companies seek price hike from July to cover shortfalls
Two major gas utilities file requests to raise consumer prices significantly. Public hearings in coming weeks.
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Barrick Gold targets $2b financing for Reko Diq copper-gold project
Reko Diq is expected to generate $90 billion in operating cash flow including $70 billion in free cash flow.
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Kazakhstan to join TAPI Gas Pipeline Project
The high-level meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties in key areas
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Pakistan turns to bitcoin miners, AI data centres
Plans to use surplus power for bitcoin block generation; wants regulatory sandboxes
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Govt raises Rs427b in PIB auction
Overshoots target by Rs77b; gold jumps by Rs3,000 to Rs321,000/tola
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ADB cuts Pakistan growth to 2.5%
Lender warns deviation from reforms, or climate shocks could derail recovery
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US tariffs can cost Pakistan $4.2b in 5 years
LSE warns of heavy long-term losses, potential decline of $0.8b this year but sees potential trade diversion
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Italy eyes doubling trade with Pakistan to $3b
Italian CG calls for deeper collaboration in trade, energy, healthcare
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ECC mulls free sugar market
Asks food security ministry to conduct analysis of value chain
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Stocks struggle on global market turbulence
Benchmark index dips 1,379 points as widespread US tariffs spark worries
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CoRe urges govt to prioritise waste management
Alliance calls for green financing, tax incentives to tackle growing environmental crisis
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Fuel price cut of up to Rs12 likely in Pakistan
Brent crude oil prices continue to slide in international market, with prices falling significantly over the past week
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Pakistan eyes bitcoin mining and AI data centres to tap surplus power
Pakistan Crypto Council reveals national plan to power digital innovation with excess electricity.
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Gold prices rise again, both locally and globally
The price of gold in the global market rose by $30, bringing it to $3,040 per ounce
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Pakistan, Turkiye agree on joint oil, gas bids
Collaboration will bring FDI, pave way for deploying international technology, expertise
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Govt raises sugar price for tax
Aims to raise Rs90b as new formula hikes commodity's tax base price by 75%
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Bears take hold of PSX as KSE-100 drops over 1,300 points
Trading volume stood at over 103 million shares
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10-year Treasury yield soars as bond sell-off signals market distress
The bond selloff, led by heavy trading in Asia, signals distress in global financial markets.
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PSX rebounds on back of global recovery
Index gains 623 points on expectations of IMF tranche, SBP policy easing
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Telcos merger nears settlement
Competition authority proposes $1b investment on intervention of SIFC
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PM seeks to position Pakistan as key regional trade corridor
Welcomes Maersk's $2b investment, urges swift progress on maritime sector partnerships
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Jam Kamal urges exploration of unexploited reserves
Stresses need for increased foreign and local investment to explore vast untapped opportunities in sector
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Industries ministry proposes super tax
Calls for bringing corporate tax structure in line with regional standards
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Delay in M-6 a roadblock to progress
Traders urge govt to expedite work on missing link in Karachi-Peshawar Motorway
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FBR introduces new sales tax collection system for sugar in Pakistan
According to the notification, sugar prices will be reviewed every 15 days to determine the applicable tax rate.
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Gold prices fall in Pakistan amid global downturn
The price of gold in Pakistan fell by Rs2,000 per tola on Tuesday, following a drop in international gold prices.
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PSX closes above 115,500 amid high investor activity
KSE-100 index faced a bloodbath a day earlier, with the PSX mirroring escalating global trade tensions.
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Pakistan to display mining potential
Govt to implement unified framework to attract investment, move 'beyond Reko Diq'
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Diesel stocks swell toall-time high as sales fall
Refineries complain high demand forecast causes rise in imports, decrease in their sales
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Pakistan, Denmark push $2b partnership
Danish envoy, maritime minister vow to modernise ports, boost trade through reforms
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Binance founder joins crypto council
Govt looks to promote digital currencies without violating FATF guidelines
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Pakistan's startups raise over $1b in a decade
i2i says 386 deals signed since 2015; experts urge sustained support