Early cotton season fails to lift industry hopes as crisis looms
Ginners warn of sub-50% capacity utilisation amid tax-free imports and payment delays
KSE-100 inches up in volatile session as investors react to mixed market signals
Index gains marginally by 40 points; broader volumes and values decline
Moody’s strips U.S. of last AAA rating citing soaring debt, fiscal gridlock
Downgrade follows failed Trump spending bill and rising debt-to-GDP concerns; Moody’s warns of deteriorating long-term fiscal health
Vietnam steps up talks with US to reduce hefty tariff
Vietnam and the United States held their first direct ministerial-level negotiations on Friday against the backdrop of an impending U.S. tariff of...
Bilal Fibres diversifies amid textile suspension, plans entry into tech and EV sectors
Company to explore IT, health tech and electric vehicle space as part of strategic pivot
Hascol narrows annual loss by 37% despite dip in sales
Improved exchange gains and non-core income help petroleum firm cushion bottom line
Prime International secures two onshore exploration blocks, awaits regulatory nod
JV backed by Hub Power Company adds Sukhpur-II and Naing Sharif blocks to its portfolio
SME Leasing board approves winding down plan; parent seeks deferment of liquidation
Proposal includes layoffs, branch closures, asset sales, and a bid to sell company ahead of formal liquidation
Controversy over TRG buyback deepens as Greentree revises disclosure
Corrigendum alters takeover structure; SECP’s silence under spotlight as court awaits final ruling on legality of self-funded acquisition
PSX closes flat after volatile session; Investors await IMF talks
Benchmark index dips marginally after strong early rally; oil, banking stocks drag
Property tax revenue hits Rs169bn, up 24% despite fewer deals
Higher withholding taxes boost collections as property transactions fall 15%
World Bank chief urges developing countries to strike swift trade deals
Ajay Banga says delays could hurt emerging economies; calls for energy strategy overhaul and fairer lending practices towards China
Govt set to abolish 3-7% FED on property transactions to boost real estate sector
PM has already approved the removal of this duty, and a summary has been submitted to federal cabinet for approval, sources sayÂ
Textile exports rise 10% YoY in March, extending growth streak to 8 months
Value-added segment leads gains as sector eyes $18–19bn exports for FY25
Goldman Sachs posts 15% profit jump on trading surge, braces for tariff-led slowdown
Goldman Sachs posts 15% profit jump on trading surge, braces for tariff-led slowdown