Business

Furnace oil rates feared to go up by 80%, turning many industries unviable

SBP deposits rise $5.12b YoY; gold stagnant ahead of US jobs data

Only Rs905b spent against Rs1.1tr; experts warn of impact on GDP growth

Index gains 2,145 points on robust investor interest, driven by banking sector

Project to support over 6,000 flood-affected families with small business grants and skills training

Yarn merchants warn Articles 37-A, 37-B in Sales Tax Act will foster harassment, hurt business trust

Exports rise nearly 30% in FY25 but domestic despatches fall for second consecutive year

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Approves SBP's proposals with directive to conduct impact, sensitivity analysis

Food minister outlines challenges such as rising input costs, severe climate-induced stress

Profit on the Shuhada Family Welfare Account has been reduced by 24 basis points

Facility is free of charge and provided through an automated temporary mobile registration system

KSE-100 index gains 2,145 points on robust investor interest, driven by banking sector

Trump tariffs, weaker dollar lift safe-haven asset demand

Maritime minister announces new ferry routes, shipping lines to expand regional connectivity

Analysts credit macro stability, investor confidence, and low valuations for best regional performance in FY25

Chief Collector said that major reforms introduced on the appraisement side have been successfully implemented

Declining production, rising input prices, and tax burden push growers toward crisis point

Rana Tanveer presents national reforms, food security agenda aimed at modernising agricultural sector

Food chains, vehicle importers, and sugar millers will benefit from reduction

KSE-100 index surges 2.05% on positive macroeconomic indicators

Consumers fear Rs3.23-per-unit surcharge to recover cost of bank loans

Growth reflects Pakistan's increasing presence in Chinese market

Stock market soars 2,572 points, influenced by fund allocation, economic and political stability

Silver prices saw gains with 10 grams up by Rs45 and per tola rising to Rs52

Market touched an intraday high of 128,149.46, lowest level recorded during session 126,113.27

Envoy calls for institutional linkages to expand bilateral trade

KSE-100 surges 1,248 points as optimism grows following $3.4b loan rollover

Says incentive schemes like PRI critical for economic stability

FinMin says board directors should play role in improving performance of companies

Ministry reports 2.7% GDP growth, while 285,370 jobseekers exited country in Jan–May

Amgaabazar is succeeding Najy Benhassine in this role

Consumers, regulators slam last-minute move to block Rs4.69/unit FCA relief as CPPA warns of upcoming tariff hike

Bullion jumps to Rs350,200/tola; rupee down Rs5.4 vs dollar in a year

Unveils smart city vision for Islamabad, including fibre connectivity; free public Wi-Fi rollout planned

Pakistan concludes first anti-circumvention case, slaps 40% levy on import

Petrol raised by Rs8.36 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs10.39 per litre

Market breaks record with 1,248-point surge as China rolls over $3.4b in loans

Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight

'Allegations that banks manipulate remittance data, launder undeclared funds, or facilitate tax evasion are baseless'

Short-term relief risks long-term economic and strategic benefits

Global movement seeks just, sustainable financial solutions for developing nations

In emerging situation, challenge for govt is to jump-start economy, create jobs

Unless bureaucratic procedures are digitised, reform frameworks will struggle to deliver results

If tariff and tax cut plan is implemented, it will create competitive economy

For household consumers, the new rates will range from Rs200 to Rs4,200 per MMBTU

US treasury secretary says deals with 18 trading partners could be done by Sept

Calls for stronger voice for developing states in multilateral banks

Say such events will provide direct access to business opportunities, innovative tech

Plunges relations back into chaos, shatters optimism over tariff deals