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Dharejo announces new zones as stakeholders call for infrastructure upgrade

Despite in its infancy, development authority wins trust of local, foreign investors

Catapults to 30-month high, now standing at Rs501.30 billion

Cabinet Committee on SOEs led by finance minister defers decision

The currency also came under pressure in the backdrop of an IMF report that pointed to political uncertainty

KSE-100 index surges 713.61 points, settles at 73,799.11

PM Shehbaz stressed that Pakistan and Korea were enjoying good relations, particularly in trade and investment

Committee calls for adopting holistic approach to stabilise urea prices

Outlines measures to boost trade, diversify exports

Experts urge govt intervention on high interest rates, inflation strain

Petrol price estimated to drop by Rs13.40/litre, HSD to come down by Rs8.19/litre

Non-compliant individuals to pay staggering 90% withholding charges instead of 2.5%

Instead of asking IMF for $6b, govt must aim to plug tax loss hole of Rs1.5-2tr

Millions unemployed, Karachi is struggling; addressing economic woes is vital

Can increasing investments from retail small-ticket investors further develop the PSX? Yes

Strong political govt can withstand pressure, provide commodities at stable prices

With comprehensive reforms, govt can break cycle of dependence on IMF lending

Marks start of trade, cultural exchange, boosts bilateral ties

29 projects aim to develop reserves, attract investments

KSE-100 index surge by 1,183 points, or 1.65% WoW, settles at 73,085.50

Surge in imports drive historic lows, inverter prices remain stable

imports of cotton yarn (commodity code 52051100) touched $65.78 million, up from $26.28 million

Call for diverse livestock farming methods, disease-free zones for exports

Measures eye to curb $1.4b losses, focusing on used cars and wheat

US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE

Anticipated growth driven by IMF prospects, reforms

Ministry says investors are asking for ‘pool price’ instead of industrial tariff

Currency gains Rs0.08 to Rs278.12 vs dollar in inter-bank trade

Dips to 7-month low amid speculations of an emergency SBP MPC meeting

Business leaders advocate for streamlined operations, investment incentives to boost SMEs

KSE-100 index surges 427.45 points, settles at 73,085.50

Airline plans to fly twice a week to Oman’s capital

Ipsos study shows illicit market share to hit 56% by June 2024

WB study estimates annual GDP losses of up to 1% due to climate-related risks

Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies

Dar asks for revisiting list, adding all loss-making SOEs to privatisation programme

Says it will not compromise on primary budget surplus of 0.4% of GDP or Rs401b

Pakistan beats lender’s June-end projection more than one month ahead

TPL REIT Fund-I makes strong debut with hybrid Shariah-compliant REIT

If govt accepts taxing retirees, it could gain additional Rs22-25b annually

KSE-100 index creeps up 56.24 points, settles at 72,658.05

International telecom body urges balanced approach for tax compliance

CEO says company is in talks with govt to acquire stakes in public-sector firms

Chinese companies presented their expertise in power transmission, agreed to meet with Pakistani power sector

Industrialist insists massive fuel cost adjustment should be spread over nine months

SBP reported that workers’ remittances increased by 3.5% to $23.8b FY24

Country will need $23b worth of external financing for 2024-25

Government, with a stake of about 25%, is biggest shareholder of PSO, but private shareholders own the rest

 Their aim is to increase Pakistan's exports worldwide by bringing Pakistani goods to over 50 countries

Decision to delay budget beyond May 10 deadline violates act of parliament