Fresh buying in banking, energy and cement stocks lifted PSX, with the benchmark KSE-100 gaining over 600 points.
Gold prices in Pakistan fell by over Rs8,000 per tola as international rates also declined amid global uncertainty.
Ministry proposes tax relief for telecom sector, including withholding tax exemption and lower duties to boost connectivity nationwide.
Xiaomi launches 17T series in Pakistan with flagship-level specs, but high pricing limits appeal to niche premium buyers.
Prime Minister Shehbaz meets leading industrialists to discuss budget 2026-27, focusing on reforms, exports and economic growth priorities.
PSX erased early gains and traded lower by midday as profit-taking outweighed selective buying across key sectors.
Pakistan lowers mango export target as falling production, soaring freight costs and Middle East tensions threaten earnings.
Government likely to introduce crypto taxation in Budget 2026-27 to document transactions and widen the tax base.
Government proposes over Rs1.1 trillion development budget for FY2026-27, with major allocations for water, highways and power sectors.