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US-China tech war: Price of confrontation
Biden, Trump's policies highlight growing costs, futility of economic decoupling
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Indonesia joins BRICS: A new era?
Development to enhance inter-BRICS trading, investments, and capacity building
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Can South Asia escape poverty trap via regional trade?
Regional integration will improve attractiveness for foreign and local investment, similar to EU and ASEAN
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2025: A roadmap to economic revival
Top 25 priorities for stabilising currency, driving growth, and reforming the economy
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After 12-year hiatus, Pakistani trade delegation visits Bangladesh
The visit emphasised enhancing bilateral economic relations and boosting investments between the two nations
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'Sell Roosevelt via open bidding'
Committee makes recommendation as Saudi Arabia declines interest
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Govt to 'rightsize' 16 food entities
Aims for leaner, more efficient structure by cutting staff, transferring functions
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TikTok warns of broader impact if SC allows ban
Pits free speech rights against US security concerns
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Turbulent week: PSX slumps 4,340 points
KSE-100 falls 3.7% on profit-taking, political uncertainty; ends bullish on remittances surge, UAE $2b roll over
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'Private sector can help bolster trade with UAE'
Minister celebrates collaborative efforts; asks business leaders to seize opportunities, unlock new avenues
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Bangladesh eases visa process for Pakistanis
High commissioner stresses untapped potential in bilateral trade, says move will improve trade potential
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Aurangzeb heads to Hong Kong
Will present country's economic outlook at Asian Financial Forum
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Speakers call for producing local palm oil
Warn of future shortages as global demand for biodiesel rises; say Pakistan holds immense potential
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DP World, govt finalise freight corridor project
Agreement to enhance Karachi's freight efficiency, position Pakistan as regional trade hub
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RDA hits $9.34b milestone
By Dec 2024, $1,700m repatriated, $5,911m utilised locally; net repatriable liability is $1,730m
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Cabinet approves amendment to telecom law
Authorises adjustment in remuneration for chairman and members of PTA
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Short-term inflation falls for 2nd straight week
Food commodities bring SPI reading down by 0.65%
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Remittances surge to record $3.1b
Govt policies, market stabilisation drive 29% annual increase in December
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'Carbon markets can save $250b'
PM aide advocates transparent carbon trading to boost climate efforts
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Led by blue chips, PSX gains 609 points
KSE-100 index closes at 113,247, boosted by oil and cement shares
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Cotton harvest drops to 30-year low last season
Farmers shift from cotton to sugarcane sowing for better income
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Wexnet promotes global opportunities
Discussions centred on exports, supportive policies for women-led businesses
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Businesses cite data protection as key concern
Corporate systems experience data leakages caused by both external, internal factors
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SSGC rates rise, SNGPL rates fall
OGRA cuts LNG rates for SNGPL by 2%, raises SSGC prices up to 0.45%
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Gold prices rise Rs1,100, rupee gains
Yellow metal hits Rs279,400 per tola; rupee up by 3 paisa to 278.58/$
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Gold prices in Pakistan rise amid international surge
Price of gold per tola in the local market gained Rs1,100, reaching Rs279,400.
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Govt rehires E&Y for PIA sell-off
Decision follows prior criticism over firm's handling of first bidding process
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Experts seek satellite internet rules
Ask govt to come up with supportive policies to attract service providers
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Indonesia terms Pakistan key partner
Dispels myth of palm oil's environmental, health impacts
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Extensive profit-taking drags PSX down
KSE-100 index sheds 1,510 points amid volatile trading
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Pak Railways, Chinese firm to collaborate
Locally assembled wagons to double railway freight capacity by April
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Inflation projected to hit nine-year low in January
Analysts anticipate policy rate cut as CPI slows to 3.06% on favourable base effect, PKR stability, and subdued food
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Businessmen decry delay in passport issuance
Such problems deprive traders of opportunities to expand global footprint
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Govt plans private sector EPZ in Balochistan
Decides to declare Siah Dik copper mining project as export processing zone
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Forex reserves dip by $15m; gold shines
Total FX drops to $16.38b; gold hits record highs as markets await key US data, rupee gains 11 paisa
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SBP governor promises gradual rate cuts
SBP Governor announces gradual policy rate cut, as FPCCI urges lowering interest rates to single digits.
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Gold prices surge in global and local markets
The price of gold in the global bullion market rose by $13 per ounce, bringing the new international price to $2,665.
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FBR unveils Rs106b solar panel import scam
The operation involved seven fake companies, and the FBR has now filed cases against them, Express News reported.
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Hyundai to invest $16.7 billion in South Korea in 2025
Hyundai Motor Group plans $16.7B investment in South Korea to secure future growth.
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Stable internet key to IT export vision: experts
Public-private dialogue highlights need for modern infrastructure, alternative connectivity, regulatory reforms
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FBR opts for human monitoring of Afghan cargo
Termination of satellite tracking raises concerns of increased smuggling as new contractors lack container-tracking
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Businessmen seek unity to stabilise economy
Insist collective efforts will create opportunities, lead to success
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Citrus programme to boost exports
Rs70 million project targets research upgrades
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China expands consumer trade-in scheme
New measures are part of broader plan to spur growth, revive demand in household sector
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Call to engage youth in climate action
Expert urges young people to acquire green skills, work for sustainability
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PM visit fails to keep bourse positive
KSE-100 index dives 1,904 points as investors resort to profit-taking
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CPEC, BRI to lead in regional development
Muhammad Zamir Assadi highlights that BRI and CPEC will bring new opportunities in 2025.
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SBP raises Rs584b via T-bills, Sukuk
Yields hit multi-year lows; gold prices hit Rs277,000/tola on global trends, rupee edges down
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Loan okayed for overseas workers
Financing will cover skill building, travel and visa costs, settlement expenses
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FBR seeks proposals to phase out tax exemptions
FBR seeks reforms in income tax, sales tax, and customs; proposals from stakeholders are due by 31 January 2025.