BUSINESS

Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions

Pakistan’s stocks on Friday came under pressure as renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of…

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Payment delays squeeze processors

Small dyeing and bleaching companies working within Pakistan’s textile supply chain are facing increasing financial stress as delayed payments from…

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Govt set to scrap tax on oil machinery imports

The government has finally come into action to secure an investment of $6 billion in the oil refining sector as…

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IMF flags ZTBL privatisation risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged that Pakistan’s decision to privatise Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) could raise issues…

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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe

Pakistan is pursuing a case in Washington in the backdrop of the withdrawal of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump…

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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b

The Middle East conflict can cause $10 billion to $68 billion annual losses to Pakistan’s economy, and inflation could hit…

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FBR’s tax shortfall hits Rs683b

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Pakistan to pass on the impact of the remaining agreed Rs53-per-litre increase in…

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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak

Asian shares rallied in relief on Friday as oil prices came off the boil and upbeat company earnings pulled investors…

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PSX recovers on US-Iran diplomatic signals

Pakistan’s stock market on Tuesday surged over 5,000 points as investors drew strength from the talk of global calm despite…

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Aurangzeb calls for IMF surcharge review

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for an early and substantive review of International Monetary…

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