Petition seeks protection of Pakistani products’ identity

ISLAMABAD: While the government has already taken steps to challenge Indian application for exclusive Geographical Indication (GI) tag for basmati rice before...

Stocks plunge 588 points amid uncertainty over FATF decision

KARACHI: Bears took charge of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with the indices failing to sustain gains accumulated in early...

Weekly inflation rises 1.24pc due to increase in food prices

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based weekly inflation for the combined group in the period ended on October 8 increased by 1.24pc...

Oil prices head for 10pc weekly jump on North America, Norway outages

LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday, erasing an earlier rise but still leaving both benchmarks on track for their biggest weekly gains...

Horticulture exporters decry 800pc surge in phytosanitary certificate fee

ISLAMABAD: Horticulture exporters have termed the government’s decision to increase the fee of phytosantiray certificates by around 800pc “a major barrier in...

KP traders demand withdrawal of recent hike in power tariff

PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has rejected up to Rs0.83 per unit increase in electricity tariff, the terming...

Bull-run continues at PSX; index gains another 444 points

KARACHI: Bulls extended their control on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, with the benchmark index accumulating gains all day long...

Stocks extend rally with 503-point gain

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its rally on Thursday, with the indices accumulating gains all day long ahead of earnings...

Agha Steel IPO oversubscribed by 1.63 times

The book-building phase of the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Agha Steel concluded on Wednesday with investors oversubscribing it by as much...

Bulls dominate as benchmark index gains 722 points

KARACHI: Bulls took charge of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, as the indices headed north right from the word go...

PSX holds gong ceremony to formally launch ETFs

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday held a gong ceremony to formally mark the launch of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These...

Brokers express optimism as Agha Steel book building commences

KARACHI: Agha Steel is in the process of getting listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and is currently undergoing the book-building...

Traders demand PTA to resolve internet connectivity issues in markets

LAHORE: The officials of Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have demanded the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to improve mobile data...

Pakistan eyes six LNG spot cargoes for Dec to prevent gas shortage

ISLAMABAD: In order to meet the gas requirements of the country, Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited bids for the delivery of...

Gold price rise to Rs113,300 per tola

ISLAMABAD: The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs800 on Tuesday and was traded at Rs113,300, as against its price at Rs112,500 on...