Business

Govt aims to draw Chinese investment in pharma sector, promote medical tourism

Strengthens by Rs0.16 as forex reserves, export earnings rise

Higher-than-expected financing achieved at reduced rates aims to address budget deficit

Say forests offer crucial support for marine life, carbon sequestration

SPI still in double digits, signaling room for further slowdown

Say amount is outstanding against incremental power consumption during Covid-19

Underline need for regional linkages to achieve economic goals

KSE-100 index sheds 60.67 points, settles at 78,045.31

Pakistan's energy mix is 41% non-fossil fuel-based, yet the country's oil import bill amounts to $15.16 billion.

Reach Rs85 trillion at end of FY24 as govt finds it difficult to repay maturing debt

IT exports reached a record high of $3.22 billion in 2024, marking a 24% increase from previous year

ECC also grants industry status to warehousing sector after bureaucratic shuffle

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Three-day ADE conference focuses on development issues in labour markets, tech, etc

KSE-100 index gains 228.56 points, settles at 78,105.98

FBR extends scope of investigation, submits interim report in court

Traders call for substantial reforms to address economic challenges

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Beijing withholding data hampers efforts to plug multibillion-dollar trade gaps

KSE-100 saw a notable rise of around 0.85% from its previous close of 77,878 points

Pakistan will offer projects in Chagai, Waziristan and Gwadar to UAE investors

Middle East conflict could threaten production in one of the world's major regions

Industry notes increased interest from African, Central Asian and ME markets

Offers $28,900 per worker while union demands dividends worth $36,000

Outcome of November's US presidential election is being closely watched by countries around the world

SBP chief says there are no curbs on imports, banks will give more loans to agri-sector, SMEs

Experts say despite reforms and IMF support, political stability and structural changes are key

Chooses alternate candidate, bypasses established procedures

Seek investment for high-value organic date farming to rival Gulf countries in quality, exports

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CDWP approves 15 projects, including $900 million loan despite fiscal constraints

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Seeks sound rationale for declaring state units 'essential' or 'strategic'

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Adds six more Pakistani firms to index, fresh foreign investment anticipated

Urge govt to adopt sustainable practices to safeguard economy, food security

Planning minister calls for political stability to steer country towards growth trajectory

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Task force on FBR digitalisation holds meeting to discuss goals

KSE-100 index dips 102.87 points, settles at 77,877.42

GDP to grow by 4.8% in 2025-26; inflation forecasted to drop from 12% to 7.5%, says report

Honda Civic and City sales surged by 279% in July 2024, reaching 790 units.

Govt reconstitutes board of transmission firm by appointing independent directors

Price of petrol has been slashed by Rs8.47 per litre while diesel price lowered by Rs6.7 per litre

BMA urges suspension of export facilitation scheme due to money laundering

KSE-100 index drops 589.30 points, settles at 77,980.29

Petrol cost may be slashed up to Rs8.36/litre; diesel price likely to go down by Rs7.70

Successful hydraulic fracturing at Nur West-1 well marks milestone in energy sector

Project is expected to bring annual benefits of Rs51.6b

Plans to set up semiconductor design, manufacturing facility