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Short-term inflation remains below 5pc

Items whose prices rise week-on-week include ladies sandals, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, eggs, and vegetable ghee.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 10:29am

Stocks set sights on 100,000 milestone

KARACHI: The stock market took the investors on a roller-coaster ride during the weekend session as charged bulls...

Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:08am

PSDP comes to standstill amid tight fiscal control

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal wants comprehensive strategy for timely completion of development projects.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 12:21pm

Competition tribunal to get chief soon: Dar

Calls on commission to intensify efforts against cartels, price manipulation; assures CCP of government’s continued support in ensuring transparency, fairness.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:08am

PM Shehbaz eyes $25bn IT exports in five years

Directs stakeholders to ensure action plan is implemented.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 10:31am

Sharia governance framework for Islamic banking revised

SBP eyes complete conversion to riba-free banking by 2027.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:08am

Nepra calls public hearing on 26th to clear winter relief

Package will apply to industrial, commercial, general services, domestic consumers of more than 200 monthly units nationwide, including K-Electric.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 11:47am

FBR official rewarded for pre-empting tax fraud

PM Shehbaz instructs FBR to engage best legal minds to give exemplary punishment to those involved in fraud.

Updated 22 Nov, 2024 07:59am

PSX shrugs off security concerns to set record

KARACHI: The stock market shrugged off political and security concerns and resumed its record-setting journey after ...

Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:08am

Third-party validation of all procurements ordered

“Procurement of services, in a transparent way, is the top priority of the government,” says PM Shehbaz.

Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:09am

High tax rates hinder investment, says Swedish envoy

Says Swedish companies see potential for investment but addressing challenges is crucial to creating conducive environment.

Updated 22 Nov, 2024 09:07am

Best pavilion award

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan won the prestigious best pavilion award at the Global Sourcing Expo held at the Melbourne...

Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:08am

Outflows from T-bills surpass inflows

Some experts believe falling returns on domestic bonds main factor causing foreign investors to take out their money from Pakistan.

Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:55am

Economic progress hinges on political stability: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal

Says productivity, quality, innovation are the bedrock of economic success.

Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Banks levy fees on large deposits to offset cash glut

Commercial banks set upper limit for deposits between Rs1bn and Rs5bn; daily limits also put in place.

Updated 22 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Banks boost lending to avoid tax

Take measures to discourage deposits, against banking norms; ADR jumps to 44pc from 39pc in a month.

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:14am

Acute food insecurity drops in year’s second half: report

Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance provides $5.3m in nutrition support to prevent, treat acute malnutrition during FY2024.

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:54am

PSX snaps winning streak on security concerns

KARACHI: In a topsy-turvy session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) snapped its five-day winning streak on...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:44am

Nepra estimates Rs1.6 fall in average tariff

Businessmen say govt indicated that a revision in base national tariff will be reviewed in January.

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:44am

Production, export of petroleum products rise

Data compiled by the PBS shows petroleum crude imports increased by 16.80pc in value, 30.98pc in quantity in the July-October FY25 from a year ago.

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Call for Pakistan Steel Mills’ speedy revival

NA committee takes notice of non-payment of dues to retired employees, disconnection of gas supply, electric tariff, water supply issue.

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:58am

Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

“Johnson & Johnson takes the issue of talc safety incredibly seriously and always has,” says &J’s worldwide vice president of litigation.

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:02am

SBP event showcases how well women leaders ‘get’ finance

Female entrepreneurs share success stories, pragmatic advice; data shows banks doled out around Rs24bn to women-led business between July and November this year.