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Harmonisation framework will woo investors; provinces need to adopt policy

Trump has also threatened Europe with tariffs.

High commissioner promotes country as tourist destination, boasts leadership in Africa's IT, internet access

Garment makers propose awareness drives, capacity building and regional collaboration

IT experts urge local firms to embrace Arab tech revolution, expand in GCC

In the global market, the price of gold jumped by $53 per ounce, reaching a record $2,868

Rupee gains 8 paisas; govt raises Rs544.63b via T-Bills, Sukuk; yields up, no bids for 10Y GIS

Urges greater transparency in flood relief as concerns raised over IFRAP beneficiary selection

No concessions on Rs78b dues from LDI companies, lawmakers urge faster IT development, tackling Starlink, fiberisation

Growers urge govt intervention as fertiliser costs soar compared to India

China hits back at US tariffs

Says solar-wind energy project will help save forex, fuel expenses

Expert fears hardships for farmers, illegal cultivation

Minus 2 Degrees presents strategies to boost climate action, sustainability to PM aide on climate

Index sheds 810 points as Trump tariffs, oil slump, political uncertainty weigh

Manufacturers caution gas price hike for CPPs has made exports uncompetitive

Shifting trade dynamics may lower commodity prices, benefiting Pakistan by reducing import costs, says AKD Securities.

The government has granted licences to 55 manufacturers for two- and three-wheelers and 2 for four-wheeler assembly.

Increasing gold purchase contracts globally have led the price of gold to reach its highest level in history.

SBP unveils PIB, MTB auction plan for 3 months; gold keeps rising and rupee depreciates to 279.04/$

Falls to 2.4% pressuring SBP to cut rates; ECC concerned over rising prices

The US Dollar (USD) is being traded at Rs279.45 for selling, KSE-100 index drops by 276 points.

Imports remain above $5b for second straight month; exports also show healthy growth

Saudi Riyal stays at Rs74.20 for selling.

Domestic dispatches increase 11.6% to 3.3m tons in January

CM Shah vows to resolve issues on priority, forms committees

Index dives over 1,500 points, led by fertiliser, E&P and tech sectors

SITE Neutral Project receives lowest tariff bid of 3.09 cents per kWh

Unsold stocks rise by 31% as textile mills prefer imports due to 18% sales tax on local purchases

ECC approves changes in export facilitation laws to end tax loopholes

Province receives Rs22.2 billion in Jan this year

In October 2024, Blue World City consortium failed to meet the Rs85.03 billion bid for PIA, offering only Rs10 billion

The agreements include a deferred payment facility for oil imports from Saudi Arabia worth $1.20 billion.

Real question is should GDP growth be primary objective or is inflation management enough

New tax law excludes livestock and shifts collection from the Board of Revenue (BoR) to the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB).

Inflation drops sharply to 2.41% in January, down from 4.1% in December and 28.3% a year ago, signaling relief.

Saudi Riyal stays steady at Rs74.20 for selling.

Despite being home to 22m motorcycles, Pakistan lags behind in e-bike adoption, policy development

Expert says West did not expect Chinese AI features to be as good as US AI models

While new report raises right talking points, it is criticised for lacking in substance

Rate cuts and mega projects like Gwadar, Reko Diq shape nation's economic future

Govt's emphasis on short-term gains risks masking deeper economic weaknesses

MNT-Halan has pledged to invest $10 million in 2025, aims to build $500m loan portfolio in 5 years

Retailers say many visitors come for entertainment rather than shopping

The adjustment could take effect in March, providing an estimated relief of over Rs52 billion to consumers.

Move boosts local production efforts, benefits firms such as Apple and Xiaomi

Index dips 625 points amid cautious rate cut, economic and political uncertainty

Arrests three for irregularities in faceless system

Envoy calls for removing barriers, holding business networking sessions

Textile council, ICAC to collaborate for improving cotton production practices