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S. M. Tanveer calls for interest rate reduction after CPI drops to 3%

LAHORE: FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG, Mr. S. M. Tanveer, has expressed serious concern over a bill tabled in the National Assembly seeking to amend the Trade Organization Rules (TORs) 2013. He warned that any change in the law could …

Karachi: The price of gold has increased once again in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion …

After a two-day break in global and local markets, gold and silver prices increased. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause

KARACHI : Gold and silver prices registered an increase in both international and domestic markets after a two-day pause. In the international bullion market, the …

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to extend Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit by two months, a private TV report said. According to …

Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede

 Oil prices slipped on Friday and were on track for a second weekly decline on receding concerns of a US-Iran conflict that could affect supply. …

Emerging economies must play greater role in global governance: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has emphasised that emerging markets and developing economies must assume a more prominent …

PSX slumps over 5,900 points ahead of IMF review

KARACHI : Heavy selling gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 2,100 points within the …

Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

 Gold prices dipped on Thursday, as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited …

PSX slumps over 5,900 points ahead of IMF review

KARACHI:The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a bearish trend on Thursday, driven by selling pressure and cautious market sentiment. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index …

PSX slumps over 5,900 points ahead of IMF review

KARACH :The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) bounced back strongly on Wednesday following a bearish trend in the previous two sessions of the current business week. …

Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum

KARACHI : Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday highlighted Pakistan’s recent fiscal progress, ongoing reforms and strategy to build buffers while sustaining growth at the …

Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions

– Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz …

Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election

SINGAPORE :- The U.S. dollar nursed steep losses on Tuesday ahead of a slate of economic data that will shape the interest rate path, while …

PSX slumps over 5,900 points ahead of IMF review

KARACHI :–Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) dropped into negative territory after initial gains as market is facing slow trading activity on Tuesday. The KSE-100 started the …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

– Gold fell on Tuesday, though held above the $5,000-per-ounce level, as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data due later …

Transparency International releases Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

ISLAMABAD : Transparency International has released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, showing an improvement for Pakistan compared to the previous year. Pakistan’s overall score …

The World Bank has reiterated its support for Pakistan’s 10-year development program. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with World Bank Managing Director Anna Bajrada …

The process of aligning the pharma industry with international standards is ongoing under the comprehensive framework of SIFC. According to details, the effective facilitation of …

Islamabad: A foreign journal has declared Pakistan a new global investment hub. According to an article published in Arab News, due to economic reforms in …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

Karachi: After a 4-day break, gold prices recorded a major decline. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $214 …

Punjab is close to becoming a potato exporting province in the global market, with a huge increase of 25 percent in potato production compared to …

The prices of gold and silver have increased further in the global and local markets. Gold has now become not just a precious metal but …

After a 3-day break in global and local markets, gold and silver prices increased. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

FBR seeks Rs100 billion reduction in tax collection target from IMF

ISLAMABAD: It has been revealed that fake joint teams consisting of fake officers of the FBR and Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority and police officials …

Karachi: Gold prices have further declined today, resulting in gold becoming cheaper in global and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price of …

Gold and silver prices have reached new historical highs in global and local markets. In addition to the tense situation between the European Union countries …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish an economic zone in Karachi, along with establishing one Danish school each in Tando Muhammad Khan and …

S. M. Tanveer calls for interest rate reduction after CPI drops to 3%

LAHORE: S.M. Tanveer, FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG، has expressed serious concerns over the continued use of industrial electricity tariffs as a tool for cross …

Karachi: The government has formally decided to print new currency notes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 to adapt the currency notes to international …

LAHORE: Mr. S. M. Tanveer, Leader of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has expressed concerns over reliance on remittances and …

Gold and silver prices have reached new historical highs in global and local markets. The US’s tensions with Venezuela and Iran, the echo of the …

Islamabad: After the FBR field formations on the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the government has now also sought suggestions from the business community. …

Karachi: Gold has become more expensive due to the increase in price in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in …

Karachi: Gold became more expensive due to a sharp increase in prices in the global and local markets for the second consecutive day today. The …

Pakistan’s financial sector has seen a welcome and confident start to 2026 under the Digital Reform Framework. SIFC’s forward-looking economic strategy has further strengthened global …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target of exporting halal meat to Malaysia of $520 million in the next five years. According to officials, …

Dollar steady as Powell flags inflation risks; Mideast worries rise

Karachi: Foreign exchange reserves increased during the last week, after which the total volume was recorded at 21 billion 22.6 million dollars. According to the …

The positive effects of the economic reforms implemented by the government in Pakistan are starting to emerge. The Pakistan Stock Exchange has become one of …

PSX hits record high as benchmark index surges on last trading day

 The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed the benchmark 100 Index reaching an all-time high due to a positive trend on the final day …

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif approved the halal meat export policy and directed to present a three-year comprehensive strategy with practical steps in the next two …

Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

Karachi: Gold prices continue to rise, as a result of which gold has become more expensive in the global and local markets today. As the …

Islamabad: Pakistan’s domestic auto industry is currently facing severe pressure, with heavy taxation, imbalances in import policies and rampant imports of used vehicles pushing this …

Karachi: Gold prices recorded a decline for the second consecutive day today. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market fell by …

Islamabad: The trade deficit and imports increased in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, while exports decreased. According to the Federal …

Islamabad:The government has reduced the prices of petroleum products and a notification has also been issued by the Petroleum Division. According to a notification issued …

Islamabad: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb says that the country cannot run with a nine percent tax to GDP ratio, increasing the tax net is …

SIFC has taken effective steps to promote modern technology and digitalization in Pakistan’s pharma industry. According to the details, the 23rd Pharma Asia International Exhibition …

The price of gold in the global and local markets increased significantly today. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market increased …

Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is committed to establishing a vibrant, stable and inclusive capital …

Karachi: The rupee continued to appreciate against the dollar in both the interbank and open foreign exchange markets. According to, the rupee appreciated against the …

Karachi: Gold prices are showing stability in the global and local markets today. As the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

Islamabad: The unemployment rate in the country has increased to 7.1 percent during the current government, which was 6.3 percent in the year 2020-21. In …

Karachi:The suspects fled after throwing the cash and gold ornaments stolen from the house of Raza Jatoi, UC Chairman of District Malir Gulshan-e-Hadid, in the …

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has said that the increase in sugar prices was due to the closure of FBR portals and government dealers, other …

For the first time, 16,856 new investors have registered in the Pakistan Stock Exchange in a month. A press release by the Pakistan Stock Exchange …

ISLAMABAD: A new era of economic, defense and agricultural cooperation has begun between Pakistan and Qatar. This development was made possible with the support of …

After a 2-day break in global and local markets, gold prices recorded a decline. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

PSX surpasses 189,000 mark on optimism over potential policy rate cut

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded slight recovery on Wednesday a day after it witnessed massive bearish trend due to rising political and security concerns …

Islamabad: The government’s tax revenue in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025-26 reached Rs 3,046 billion, while the volume of non-tax revenue …

The closing ceremony of the four-day International Maritime Conference (PIMEC) was held at Expo Center Karachi, in which Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Jind Anwar …

Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election

Karachi: Overseas Pakistanis sent back $3.4 billion in remittances during October 2025, with remittances growing by 7.4% and 11.9% month-on-month and year-on-year, respectively. According to …

Khyber: The Torkham trade crossing remains closed for bilateral trade for the 25th day today. According to customs sources, long queues of cargo vehicles are …

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet will today consider a nine-point agenda including amendments to the import policy of personal baggage, transfer of …

ISLAMABAD: Qatar has reiterated its commitment to invest $3 billion in Pakistan and several protocols of economic and technical cooperation were signed between the two …

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited German companies to invest in Pakistan. A delegation of investors and traders led by German Ambassador Ina Lippel …

The government of Pakistan has taken a major economic decision and implemented the Business to Business Barter Trade Mechanism 2023. Barter trade will be allowed …

Karachi: A kilogram of tomato has become more expensive than chicken meat in the city. The price of tomatoes per kilogram in Karachi has crossed …

Karachi Although the overall cotton production has recorded an increase, the 30 percent drop in production between October 1 and 15 has raised concerns of …

Karachi: The rupee continues to appreciate against the dollar in the interbank market, but there was no change in the dollar value in the open …

Karachi: Following the border tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Pakistani government has suspended the transport used to transfer Afghan transit trade consignments to Afghanistan …

Emerging economies must play greater role in global governance: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has offered investment in several sectors including minerals in Pakistan to Gulf countries, North Africa, and Afghanistan. Federal Finance Minister …

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing tax returns by another 16 days for the convenience of taxpayers and …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

The price of gold in the global and local markets has increased to an all-time high. According to the report, the price of gold per …

Islamabad: There were interesting discussions between judges and lawyers during the hearing of the super tax case, but the hearing was adjourned until tomorrow. A …

Karachi: The price of gold recorded another big increase today, due to which the price of gold per tola reached a new high. The price …

ADB approves $330m loan for clean energy transmission project in Pakistan

Karachi: The rupee appreciated against the dollar in both the interbank and open foreign exchange markets. According to Express News, the rupee strengthened against the …

FinMin Aurangzeb terms talks with IMF, World Bank constructive

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says that Pakistan welcomes Saudi investors and it is the government’s responsibility to provide a conducive environment for investment. In a …

Karachi: Pakistan received $3.2 billion in remittances from overseas workers during September 2025. According to the State Bank, remittances recorded an increase of 11.3 percent …

Islamabad: During the hearing of the case in the Supreme Court, lawyer Farogh Naseem argued that banks in Bangladesh are taxed at 21 percent while …

The government is preparing a new licensing policy to regulate bilateral business chambers to ensure transparency, credibility and stronger reciprocal trade partnerships with foreign countries. …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

Karachi: Gold prices in global and local markets have increased to an all-time high. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has termed the potential escalation in regional tensions as a threat to the economy and has proposed additional taxes …

LAHORE: Mr. S. M. Tanveer, FPCCI Leader, has expressed deep concern over the latest trade figures for September 2025, which reveal a sharp 45.8% year-on-year …

PSX sees strong recovery as KSE-100 surpasses 184,000 barrier

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened its trading session today, with the index reaching a new high. On the first day of the trading week, …

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to explain the discrepancy in trade data of about $11 billion in two years. According to …

Pakistan fulfills IMF condition as FBR orders asset disclosure for Grade-17 and above officers

Islamabad: The federal and provincial governments have requested the IMF to review the budget surplus target due to the losses caused by the floods. It …

Islamabad: The Sugar Mills Association, reacting to the government’s decision not to import more sugar, has said that importing sugar is tantamount to completely destroying …

Karachi: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that customs seized laptops, iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, PlayStations and memory cards worth Rs 103 million at …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

Karachi: Gold prices in the global and local markets are stable today, however, gold per tola is still at its most expensive level. The price …

Islamabad: The Pakistan Textile Council has expressed deep concern over the significant decline in exports and closure of industries. According to a statement issued by …

Peshawar: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says that it has been decided not to seek immediate assistance regarding flood damages, and efforts are being made …

Islamabad: The average inflation rate in the country during the first quarter (July to September) of the current fiscal year 2026-26 has been 4.22 percent, …

IMF acknowledges Pakistan's economic recovery ahead of review talks

Islamabad: The IMF has demanded effective measures from Pakistan to prevent trade-based money laundering, has emphasized monitoring and supervision of lawyers, law firms and jewelers …

Islamabad: The Ministry of Finance has released the monthly economic outlook report, remittances increased by 7% to $6.35 billion in July-August 2025. According to the …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will not pay interest of Rs220 billion on late payments to power …

Karachi: The price of gold has increased further in the global and local markets. As a result of the increase in the price of gold …

Islamabad: Pakistan’s debt burden has increased to an alarming level and due to the increasing debt on the country, every Pakistani citizen is currently indebted …

Karachi: Despite the increase in global crude oil prices due to increased purchases by the US from the international market, the value of the rupee …

Islamabad: France has reaffirmed its commitment to stand by Pakistan in times of crisis as French Ambassador Nicolas Galey announced €500,000 in financial support for …

ISLAMABAD: The FBR has initiated action against jewelers who are not in the tax net and has sent notices to jewelers in several cities. According …

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