BUSINESS

Mild pullback follows record surge at PSX

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday witnessed a volatile yet largely range-bound session following a record-breaking day in its…

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Urea smuggling risk alarms minister

Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a high-level meeting of the Fertiliser Review Committee to review…

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FinMin seeks input for budget

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a virtual meeting with presidents and senior office bearers of…

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SBP reserves rise $19m to $16.4b

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recorded a modest increase of $19 million on…

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World Bank cuts GDP forecast to 3%

The World Bank on Thursday cut Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 3% for this fiscal year due to adverse implications…

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Provinces urged to lead SME financing efforts

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), on advice of the Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar Khan, convened…

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Housing crisis deepens as 63% lack shelter

Housing quality and living conditions in Pakistan reveal a stark contrast between urban and rural areas, reflecting not just numbers…

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War impact looms as remittances dip 5% YoY

Pakistan’s workers’ remittances posted a year-on-year decline in March 2026, reflecting emerging external risks even as overall inflows remain strong,…

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Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan

The government has decided to take a $1 billion budget support loan for making policies to deal with climate disaster…

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Pakistan must turn diplomacy into economic success

When Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted a carefully worded appeal on X in the early hours of Wednesday, requesting…

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