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Currency swap arrangement being studied to clear dollar payment hurdle

Floating debt surges to Rs10.56tr on short-term borrowing to meet fiscal shortfalls

PSX revises auction size of 10-year variable rental rate Islamic papers, reschedules calendar

Govt may also allocate Rs3 trillion for defence spending and has finalised Rs50 billion relief for the salaried class

Benchmark KSE-100 Index touches an intra-day high of 171,022.94 points, low of 170,250.27 points

Brent crude futures fall $1.33, or 1.4%, to $92.92 a barrel

Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,306 in Pakistan

Exchange pushes warehouse receipt system to help farmers avoid distress sales

Tax-to-GDP hits 10% against 17% target as only 43% of taxpayers file returns

Development of better varieties to boost production of crops, particularly cotton

In the local bullion market, the price of gold per tola fell to Rs452,233 after a decline of Rs3,094

Brent crude futures were up $1.06, or 1.2%, at $94.14 a barrel as of 1729 GMT

Urges restoration of 1% FTR for exporters, regionally competitive energy tariff

Selling pressure across key sectors drags KSE-100 lower as investor sentiment weakens

In consultation process, province outlines priorities, defends fiscal management

Cash transactions out, plot ID system in; MoU signed with LCCI for facilitation

Economists warn indirect taxes, reduced subsidies risk inflation, hurting households and industry

The price of silver per tola decreased by Rs94 to Rs7,173

On Sunday, Iran fired a salvo of missiles ​at Israeli targets in retaliation for the strikes on Lebanon

Broad-based selling across key sectors drags the KSE-100 lower as investor sentiment weakens activity

Vocational skills offer faster jobs, higher earnings, resilience in AI-driven era

China offering new opportunities, but Pakistan must strengthen institutions, trust indigenous expertise to benefit

Globally competitive industry cannot be developed behind walls, without assuming additional risk

It mocks fiscal discipline as parliament approves spending after money is spent

Agriculture, retail and real estate stay undertaxed while the salaried class and corporate sector carry the load

Elite capture transfers wealth, opportunity to well-connected beneficiaries

Global tech firm to manufacture locally at Airlink's Sundar SEZ

Week-on-week, KSE-100 sheds 2% as US-Iran talks stall, oil prices surge

Micron Technology tumbled 13%, evaporating about $150 billion in market value

"Don't discourage us," digital voices oppose proposed tax on earnings, suggest classification framework

Cabinet body yet to determine whether mills should get another export window

Complaints are often dismissed by citing farmer error, poor practices, weather, or climate factors

Kingdom explores other mega projects on KPT's prime land

Rate cuts for 550,000 middle-income earners as IMF sets ceiling on budget

Okays Rs10.2b for submarines, Rs693m for peace talks, clears Rs100b loan guarantee

KSE-100 index declines 697 points amid investor caution

International bullion drops 2.4% as markets price in 68% chance of Fed rate hike by December

Oil industry insists govt should follow fair principles in policy interventions

Prince Mansour assured minister of full cooperation, expressed great optimism regarding outcomes of his visit

Karachi associations praise fixed tax regime for businesses with annual turnover up to Rs200m

Experts say integrated chemical value chain could generate 100,000 jobs, $50b industrial output

Weekly inflation eases 0.56% due to lower prices of chicken, garlic and energy

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KSE-100 slips 0.41% to close around 170,480 as geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment

Small businesses with annual turnover of up to Rs200m to be brought into formal tax net under new initiative

Price of gold falls by Rs1,469 per tola in Pakistan

Brent crude futures rise 33 cents, or 0.35%, to $95.36 a barrel

Export support, low-markup loans and lower power tariffs proposed for upcoming budget

Despite volatility, KSE-100 rises 0.58% to 171,175 over selective buying

Gold climbs Rs1,523/tola; international bullion ticks above $4,476