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Absence of positive signals from Strait of Hormuz and budgetary concern weigh on market sentiment KARACHI: Bears dominated trading at...

US crude futures up $2.88 to $90.24 a barrel as of 12:01pm PST, Brent futures rose $2.78 to $93.9 a...

A mid-level and high-earner now pay same top rate; ambition being taxed out of formal economy KARACHI: Here is a...

ISLAMABAD: In the global conversation about technology and growth, a telling contradiction persists. The world has never been more digitally...

KARACHI: Artificial intelligence is no longer a speculative technological theme confined to research laboratories and Silicon Valley presentations. It is...

Energy has become a weapon, supply chains are being redrawn and vulnerable economies like Pakistan stand exposed ISLAMABAD: The world...

Current policy focuses on structural reforms, greater utilisation of local resources, less reliance on external chains LAHORE: Pakistan's increasing dependence...

GDP declines 0.1% as trade uncertainty, tariffs and falling investment pressure economy OTTAWA: Canada's economy posted a surprise contraction in...

KARACHI: Pakistan's equity market closed the week on a strong note as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions following...

KARACHI: The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), in its federal budget 2026-27 proposals, has stressed the need to clearly distinguish...

A policeman walks past the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) office building in Islamabad on August 29, 2018. Photo: REUTERS...

DUBROVNIK: Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting...

Pilot salary payments, healthcare disbursements using e-CNY; incentivises banks to boost usage LONDON: China's central bank is making a broad...

Trade agency said that the two sides will continue to advance their discussions on June 16-17 in Washington, DC MEXICO...

KARACHI: Despite persistent scepticism over whether electric vehicles (EVs) can gain meaningful traction in Pakistan amid infrastructure constraints, high upfront...

Gold prices increased in Pakistan on Saturday, tracking gains in international markets, while silver prices moved lower in both local...

KSE-100 index surges 2,238 points; FFC leads rally after signing $1.1b China dealKarachi stocks. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed a total size of Rs17.1 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 federal budget,...

Central bank injects over Rs650b into banking system; gold falls despite global reboundState Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: Pakistan's...

Pakistan is doing the right things at the moment in navigating through a complex and uncertain global trade situation. It...