KSE-100 Index rises by 257.79 points, ends positive after a volatile session

The index remained positive, supported by key sectors despite earlier profit-taking

Pakistan and Bangladesh revive Joint Economic Commission to boost trade and investment

The two countries aim to strengthen ties with new agreements on trade, investment, and industrial collaboration

Mismanagement causes Rs375 trillion in public money losses across federal govt entities in FY2024-25: report 

Rs284.17 trillion in procurement issues, Rs85.6 trillion in civil work delays, and Rs2.5 trillion in receivables highlighted in audit findings

Audit report reveals Rs789.92 billion tax gap, major discrepancies in fiscal governance

Rs480.19 billion income tax shortfall, Rs212.12 billion sales tax gap, Rs40 billion customs duties deficit, and Rs615 million excise duty discrepancy expose tax collection weaknesses

Census reveals 7.2 million economic units employing 25.34 million workers, with services sector leading

Punjab leads in number of economic units and size of workforce; Retail shops dominate with 2.7 million units, services sector accounts for 57.86%, manufacturing sector includes 23,000 factories and 643,000 production units
NFC awards

Govt considers changes to NFC formula, linking provincial shares to performance: report

Federal government weighs options for resource distribution reform, including linking shares to social, environmental, and tax performance

Jazz reaffirms regulatory compliance amid audit report

Company says all tariffs and services are PTA-approved; issues clarification on Twitter

Senate committee summons urgent meeting over telecom operators overcharging consumers

Senate Panel to Probe Telecom Operators as audit findings report telcos pocketing billions

ADB extends $410m package to advance Pakistan’s $6.6bn Reko Diq copper-gold mine

Barrick Gold to lead development as project eyes 2028 production and $70bn cash flow

Electricity consumers may find Rs 1.69/unit relief under FCA of July

NEPRA to hear CPPA-G petition for Rs1.69/unit cut in fuel charges

Foreign exchange reserves rise by $13 million during the week ending August 15, 2025

SBP's reserves increase by 0.09%, while commercial bank reserves grow by 1.16%

PSX sees decline after profit-taking and political uncertainty put end to four-day rally

The benchmark KSE-100 Index ends down 0.90%, closing at 149,235.26 points after profit-taking and political uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment

Govt to launch World Bank-backed Pakistan Green Taxonomy to boost investment in climate resilience

Initiative to help policymakers, banks, financial institutions, and investors align with environmental and climate goals, while unlocking private finance, particularly from commercial banks, for climate risk mitigation projects

AGP audit report reveals Rs4,800 billion irregularities in power sector

Audit reveals misappropriation of Rs2,212.95 million across six cases. Report based on preliminary observations, not final findings- Energy ministry

IMF urges Pakistan to integrate parliamentarians’ projects into regular budget process, limit supplementary grants

Fund calls for enhanced transparency, stricter scrutiny of parliamentarians' projects, and better management of public finance to ensure fiscal discipline.