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Pakistan

Pakistan’s economy shows major signs of sustained recovery, says Aurangzeb

Finance minister cites rating upgrades, IMF confidence, and progress on reforms as signs of renewed stability; says privatisation, CPEC 2.0, and digital transformation to drive growth.

Published 22 Oct, 2025 11:38pm

Business & Economy

Gold hits new record high, up Rs8,400 per tola in Pakistan

International Gold extends its historic rally to break above $4,000 an ounce

Published 08 Oct, 2025 03:22pm

Business & Economy

Further rate cuts hinge on flood impact, IMF review: SBP Governor

Jameel Ahmad says inflation may briefly exceed target band in 2026 but remain contained overall

Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:37pm

World

India, China to resume direct flights after five-year freeze

No direct flights between China and India since 2020

Published 02 Oct, 2025 09:12pm

Business & Economy

Procter & Gamble to exit Pakistan as part of global restructuring

Following the announcement, Gillette Pakistan Limited is to delist from PSX

Published 02 Oct, 2025 05:43pm

Pakistan

Etihad Airways resumes flights to Peshawar after a decade

Airline to operate five weekly Abu Dhabi–Peshawar services as BKIAP expands international connectivity

Published 29 Sep, 2025 06:31pm

Business & Economy

FBR scraps ‘market value’ column from tax return forms 2025

FBR says move will ease filing process; deadline for returns remains Sept 30

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 08:21am

Business & Economy

PSX scales record 162,000 as buying spree continues

Optimism over Shehbaz-Trump meeting and improving economic outlook fuels historic rally

Updated 26 Sep, 2025 05:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s polio tally rises to 27 as new case confirmed in Sindh

Health officials warn parents to ensure every child is vaccinated as nationwide drive targets 45 million children next month

Published 22 Sep, 2025 11:00pm

Business & Economy

Nepra: Only a ‘miracle’ can reduce capacity charges

Regulator slams missing framework as Discos push for new wheeling tariffs

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 07:24pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s debt position more sustainable than rupee figures suggest, says finance ministry

Debt-to-GDP ratio improves, early repayments and lower interest costs ease fiscal pressure

Published 16 Sep, 2025 06:14pm

Business & Economy

PSX extends bullish run as KSE-100 closes up 796 points on investor optimism

Energy stocks shine as liquidity improves, turnover hits Rs43bn

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 04:57pm

Business & Economy

PSX surges past 154,000 for the first time as records keep tumbling

Benchmark index gains 1,611 points amid upbeat economic data, strong earnings and $7bn in Pakistan-China deals

Updated 05 Sep, 2025 06:35pm

Pakistan

Torrential rains likely to lash Karachi, Lahore and other parts of Pakistan this weekend

Downpours may trigger urban flooding in Karachi and several Sindh cities, warns Met Office

Published 04 Sep, 2025 08:55pm

Pakistan

Two-day holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi announced

All govt offices and educational institutions to remain closed on Sept 5–6; emergency services to stay operational

Published 03 Sep, 2025 09:59pm

Business & Economy

Business magnate Rafiq Habib passes away in Dubai

'His belief that education must serve the greater good continues to guide our mission'

Published 03 Sep, 2025 06:23pm

Business & Economy

Fitch: Pakistan’s GDP growth to hit 3.5% by 2027 on economic stabilisation

Ratings agency cites easing inflation, stronger external position and banking sector resilience as reforms support recovery

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:51pm

Pakistan

Govt hails global court order for India to ‘let flow’ western rivers to Pakistan

Permanent Court of Arbitration backs Pakistan’s stance, orders India to ensure western rivers’ flow under treaty rules

Published 11 Aug, 2025 11:24pm

Business & Economy

PSX rebounds strongly as KSE-100 surges over 1,600 points

Index jumps 1,619 points or 1.17% to reach 139,836.63

Published 22 Jul, 2025 01:15pm

Business & Economy

PSX sees strong buy-in as KSE-100 Index surges over 1,100 points

Index reaches 137,481.74, marking a rise of 1,101.78 points, or 0.81%

Published 17 Jul, 2025 11:33am

Business & Economy

PSX rebounds as KSE-100 crosses 137,000 in early trade

Index records at 137,211.31 points, reflecting a gain of 1,271.44 points, or 0.94%

Published 16 Jul, 2025 11:54am