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'Starlink may be launched by year-end'
IT minister says provisional licence issued; full approval pending as authorities tackle regulatory, spectrum hurdles
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Govt okays funds for Danish Trust
Major chunk of £190m, recovered by UK, will be used for setting up university
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Pak-China women's initiative aims to bridge gaps
Partnership will empower women through skill training and trade
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Pakistan bonds sink over 13 cents on Trump tariff pressure
It was the single biggest decline across many maturities since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shook markets in 2022.
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PSX plunges over 3,500 points amid global market turmoil
Analysts attributed the decline to concerns over macroeconomic indicators
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Bloodbath in Asian markets as Trump tariffs trigger global rout
Selling intensifies across Asia as confidence crumbles under trade pressure
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Crypto market sheds $1.3 trillion amid bitcoin slide below $77,000
Warning of ‘ugly’ Monday as bitcoin leads sharp crypto downturn
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Binance founder appointed strategic adviser to Pakistan Crypto Council
Changpeng Zhao will advise Pakistan on crypto regulation, infrastructure, education, and digital asset adoption.
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Will tariffs catalyse renaissance?
Trump's trade blitz offers harsh wake-up call, and golden opportunity
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Reciprocal tariffs: a seismic shift in global trading system
To mitigate impact of levies, Pakistan must invite Chinese industries to relocate under CPEC phase-II
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Gold rush: why prices are surging and what it means
If price hikes signal broad global inflation, Pakistan can face rising costs of essential commodities
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The boom-bust fallacy
Policymakers must understand growth above 4% does not always lead to BOP crisis
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How to navigate Pakistan's economy amid global tariff war
Policymakers must utilise savings from lower oil prices to invest in infrastructure, healthcare and education
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Saudi stocks lose $133b as global markets react to US tariffs
Saudi index drops 6.78% as US tariffs spark global stock rout, fueling fears of a trade war and recession.
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Saudi oil prices fall to four-month low after OPEC+ increases output
OPEC+ nations' surprise move to increase output by 411,000 bpd in May prompts Saudi Arabia to cut oil prices.
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When the rich get richer & the rest get stuck
When elite wealth outpaces growth, capital shifts to unproductive sectors, worsening inequality & stifling progress
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Taiwan discusses US tariffs with tech execs
Major chip producer faces 32% US tariff, president says to give industry support
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Cement sales dip 9.48% in March
Nine-month despatches down 1.48% as demand weakens despite rising exports; industry seeks urgent tax relief
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S&P 500 loses $5tr in two-day sell-off
Markets suffer record losses as trade war escalates, with tech stocks, oil prices, and global indices plunging
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US collects new 10% tariff, smashing trade norms
Countries first hit with tariff are Australia, Britain, Argentina, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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Businessmen term power tariff reduction insufficient
Call move temporary appeasement strategy rather than genuine policy change
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PSX leaps 984 points after Eid
Rise in KSE-100 index driven by electricity tariff cut, easing inflation
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Oil industry fears Rs32b loss this fiscal year
Blames sales tax break for loss that will delay $6b refinery upgrade projects
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Punjab's Green Tractor push gets industry backing
The Green Tractor Programme will play a vital role in promoting farm mechanisation.
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Jaguar Land Rover to pause US shipments
Britain's car industry, which employs 200,000 people directly, is highly exposed to the new tariffs
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Cotton sowing claims questioned
Farmers rubbish fabricated reports, call for R&D as only 350,000 acres sown
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Gold prices drop in Pakistan following global market decline
The price of gold per tola fell by Rs5,500, reaching Rs320,000 in the local market.
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Pakistan, US agree to deepen energy ties
Discuss partnerships in clean energy, minerals and hydrocarbons
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Pakistan sees 2nd IMF anti-graft visit
Mission to engage with over 30 departments including probing sugar sector
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Rs750 prize bond draw date for April 2025 announced
The prize bond draws are scheduled to take place on four dates throughout the year
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Oil consumers to fund tariff cut
Will pay Rs58b in additional petroleum levy to cross-subsidise electricity users
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Telcos protest exclusion from tariff relief
Industry calls for urgent policy support, tax relief for telecom operators, data centres and cloud platforms
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SBP pumps nearly Rs3 trillion into market
Gold crashes 2% as investors cover losses in other asset classes; rupee rises to 280.47/$
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PSX tags 120k before closing in the red
KSE-100 index dips 146 points as investors lock in profits
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Research units sign memorandum
Pakistan, China to collaborate in applying advanced cotton cultivation techniques
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Pakistan, Belarus discuss strengthening trade ties
Talks focus on road connectivity, investment, and industrial collaboration
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Stocks plunge as China hits back with tariffs
Companies with exposure to China also fell. Apple, Nvidia and Amazon.com all were down sharply.
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Food prices push weekly inflation up
SPI up 0.20% from previous week; yet sees sharpest annual decline of 1.99%
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Gold prices drop as Trump's tariffs prompt reassessment of market risk
US gold futures rose 0.1% to $3,123.40 after a 2% drop triggered by a market sell-off from Trump’s tariffs.
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Oil prices drop to lowest levels since 2021 pandemic
This dramatic drop was triggered by escalating tensions in the global trade war between the US and China
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How much will you save on your April electricity bill following power tariff cut?
The price reduction follows seasonal tariff adjustments and a series of government measures
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PSX hits record high after power tariff cut
KSE-100's record performance and breach of 120,000 barrier for first time follows PM Shehbaz Sharif's 15% tariff cut.
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Trump tariffs rattle markets, S&P 500 eyes 7% circuit breaker threshold
Circuit breakers were last triggered during the early Covid-19 selloff in 2020.
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SBP range-bound reserves hit $10.7 billion
Gold touches all-time high at Rs325,500/tola on Trump tariffs; rupee loses Rs0.40 vs dollar to 280.56/$
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'Ensure tariff relief is sustained over time'
Businessmen term energy price cut bold step that will ease pressure
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PM's tariff move lifts stocks to record high
Index rises 1,131 points as low inflation also triggers investor interest
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Oil, gas production resumes at Sinjhoro
Following sidetracking, tests yield encouraging results
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PM body rejects LNG price study
Refers matter to regulator for review as study proposes price cut of only 2 cents