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E-Paper | April 20, 2025

Transporters’ strike ends after four days; exporters claim heavy losses

20,000-25,000 containers missed port deadlines during the strike.

Published about 4 hours ago

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PILNC	3.4400	0.9900	40.41 ▲	6,024,901
UVIC	10.3600	0.9900	10.57 ▲	64,533
OBOY	10.9100	1.0000	10.09 ▲	4,360,241
PIM	13.7000	1.2500	10.04 ▲	1,720
BNL	26.9100	2.4500	10.02 ▲	5,193,123

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume

Source: PSX | Updated Apr 18, 2025

Equities resume recovery drive amid easing tariff tensions

Analyst says the KSE-100 index remains green on improved macroeconomic indicators and positive sectoral developments.

Published about 4 hours ago

Food exports increase to $5.75bn in July-March

Exports ncrease for 20 straight months despite unparalleled food inflation in the country’s history.

Published about 4 hours ago

Govt urged to curb imports of used vehicles

Pak Suzuki Motors CEO emphasises need for government policy support to drive industry growth.

Published about 4 hours ago

Trump goes to war with the Fed

“If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast, believe me,” Trump says, referring to Powell.

Published about 4 hours ago

Raast quarterly payments surge to Rs6.4tr

State Bank launches "Go Cashless" drive.

Published about 4 hours ago

Goods transporters end nationwide strike after talks with authorities

Karachi commissioner says transporters will not operate any "road unworthy" vehicle.

Updated about 17 hours ago

Aurangzeb leaves for US to attend IMF, World Bank meetings

Finance minister will also attend 13th meeting of Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.

Published about 21 hours ago

Revised deal with four govt power plants to save around Rs1.6tr

Rs3.5tr savings expected overall as govt seeks to amend agreements of 29 electricity producers.

Updated about 24 hours ago

Privatisation Commission board okays transaction structure for Roosevelt Hotel

Govt intends to develop historic New York site as an iconic structure with modern features.

Updated about 24 hours ago

Knock-on effects of Trump’s tariffs will be swift, severe in developing countries like Pakistan

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"Becoming an owner of even a small house or an apartment is still highly difficult for many people due to high construction costs and shrinking consumer savings".

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:11am

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Habib University launches IDEAL

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:07am

Attracting pilgrims

At $3.3m, religious tourism reaches its highest level ever in FY24.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:02am

Changing the economic world order

As Trump’s protectionist policies shake global order, experts warn of deepening inequality, economic instability, and diminishing US global influence.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 09:52am

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