Pakistan pushes trade, green corridors, and regional connectivity at ECO Summit
At the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan, PM Shehbaz Sharif advances rail links, climate finance, and investment partnerships with regional leaders from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Iran
PSX closes at new record high as bulls add over 1,200 points
KSE-100 Index ends at 131,949.06 on Friday amid broad-based buying and policy-driven momentum
Pakistan plans talks to resolve Indus Waters Treaty suspension, may approach Permanent Court of Arbitration if needed: report
If bilateral talks fail, Pakistan will approach the World Bank for a Permanent Court of Arbitration to address India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty
Supreme Court launches e-filing system to streamline case submissions across Pakistan
New digital system allows electronic submission of case files, memos, and judgments, aiming to reduce paper use and cut down on processing time and costs
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit $19.87 billion amid stabilisation efforts
Reserves surge by $5.12 billion in a year, with SBP holdings rising to $14.51 billion
Govt may revisit Qatar LNG deal: Petroleum Minister
Minister flags surplus LNG, subsidy burdens, and stalled refinery investments as government mulls policy shifts across energy sector
China, Pakistan deepen agricultural ties under CPEC at high-level forum in Islamabad.
Forum highlights joint efforts in modernizing agriculture, expanding trade, and strengthening food security through sustainable cooperation
PSX hits fresh record as bulls push KSE-100 higher
Benchmark index closes at 130,686 points, buoyed by institutional buying and macroeconomic optimism
ATM withdrawal fee hiked to Rs35 for non-host transactions
Fee increase impacts low-income users, raises concerns amid economic strain
SIFC orders revision of Brownfield Refinery Policy to resolve $6 billion investment standoff
Council sets September 31 deadline for resolution of sales tax exemption issue, hindering $6 billion in refinery upgrades
Pak Suzuki increases car prices by up to Rs186,000
Company cites new NEV levy and sales tax hikes push up costs
Salaried class pays Rs545 billion in taxes, more than double the combined amount paid by exporters, retailers in FY25
Retailers paid Rs62 billion, eight times less than salaried individuals; exporters contributed Rs180 billion despite earning in foreign currency
Pakistan spends Rs905 billion on development projects, falling short of target for FY2024-25
Rs449 billion spent in first nine months of FY25, with Rs456 billion allocated in the last two months; development work continued despite delayed fund releases, says planning ministerÂ
IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to subsidise electricity for crypto mining
Government is still in talks with international institutions to refine the plan, says Secretary of PowerÂ
Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $5 billion to $14.51 billion by end of FY25, surpassing IMF target
Surge driven by $3.1 billion in commercial loans and $500 million in multilateral funding, boosting forex reserves