Pakistan secures $3.5bn financing for Reko Diq mining project: report
Agreement with six international lenders finalised as Barrick Gold-led venture targets production by 2028
Gold builds on historic rally, soars past $4,000/ounce for first time
Rally fueled by interest rate cut expectations, political uncertainty, central bank purchases, ETF inflows, and a weaker dollar
Pakistan, IMF agree to scrap two car import schemes, tighten Transfer of Residence rules
Commercial import of five-year-old cars allowed under stricter conditions as review talks advance; industry leader also urges govt to safeguard local assemblers
Saudi business delegation arrives in Pakistan to explore investment opportunities
Prince Mansour-led team meets SIFC and sector officials to discuss energy, IT, agriculture, and industrial projects
Pakistan, IMF review anti-corruption reforms as GCD report remains unresolved
Task force proposes reforms in FBR, NAB, FIA, provincial ACEs, and civil service asset disclosure
Profit-taking drags KSE-100 down 1,578 points amid flood-related GDP concerns
Benchmark index swings between intraday high and low before closing lower
Rupee strengthens slightly as Dollar index gains, Yen hits two-month low
Pakistani currency opens at 281.03 in inter-bank trade; euro holds weak amid political uncertainty in Europe
Bitcoin extends rally with new record after topping $125,000
World’s largest cryptocurrency pushes as high as $125,835.92 on Monday, marking second straight day of gains
Punjab cabinet clears flood relief, tax cuts and new schemes in 171-point agenda
Maryam Nawaz slashes solar tariffs, launches ration card pilot and boosts civil defence pay as Punjab unveils post-flood recovery measures
KSE-100 loses over 1200 points as market stages late recovery
Index fell nearly 3,000 points during early trade as automobile, cement, banking, and energy sectors led decline
Central government debt rises 10% YoY to Rs77.46 trillion in August
Domestic debt accounts for majority of total obligations, long-term borrowing drives increase
Pakistan, IMF to revise FY26 budget targets as flood losses hit Rs650 billion: report
GDP growth expected to slow by 0.6–1%, while non-tax revenue targets and provincial surpluses also adjusted amid rising economic impact
Pakistan to advance SEZs development, including Iran zone, amid IMF restrictions
Board of Approvals to clear applications for previously approved SEZs under SEZ Act, 2012, while complying with IMF’s EFF limitations
Pakistan posts sharpest drop in sovereign default risk, ranks second globally
Credit Default Swap (CDS)-implied data shows investor confidence rising amid macroeconomic stabilisation and IMF-backed reforms
Pakistan considers demolishing Roosevelt Hotel for skyscraper amid IMF asset restructuring
Options include joint venture, retaining hotel, or building skyscraper; advisers to be appointed after bids from seven firms