Stocks tumble in early trade as selling pressure grips PSX
Benchmark KSE-100 Index falls sharply in intraday trade as broad-based selling, weak global cues and sectoral pressure weigh on sentiment.
Business
Deadlock persists as jewellers reject FBR’s on-site monitoring move
FBR and jewellers fail to reach agreement on Section 175C, raising risk of protests and disruption in markets nationwide.
FBR reviews customs values on imports of LED bulbs, tube lights from China
A preliminary review of import data, including declared and assessed values as well as market prices, was performed in accordance with Section…
Inflation ticks up to 7.3 percent in March, below govt estimate
Pakistan’s inflation rises to 7.3 percent in March, slightly higher than February but still below government estimates and projections.
Gold continues upward trend in Pakistan with major increase
Gold prices in Pakistan climbed, tracking international gains, as a weaker dollar and global developments pushed rates higher across markets.
Excess solar electricity no longer rewarded under new billing system
Pakistan revises solar billing, ends excess power relief, while new fixed charges push electricity costs higher for households nationwide.
Pakistan works to narrow tax gap as FBR collects Rs9.3 trillion
Pakistan misses IMF tax target by Rs610 billion as conflict, slow growth and weak collections widen fiscal pressures further.
Milk prices increased from April 2026
The city administration of the southern port city of Karachi has announced a new milk price, raising the retail rate by Rs20…
PSX jumps nearly 5,000 points in early trade
PSX surges over 4,900 points in early trade as easing Iran-US tensions boost investor confidence and drive broad-based buying.
Russian firm to invest $80 million in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector for insulin production
The investment will focus on insulin production, a move that aims to strengthen the local supply of this essential medication.