Economy

Traders’ body chief calls the decision imprudent and damaging to business competitiveness

Pakistan's top economic body approves PKR 100 million for the Cannabis Control Authority, PKR 372 million for NAB's digital transformation, and PKR 30 million for the hockey team's rewards

The central bank had kept the policy rate unchanged in successive meetings since December before increasing it today

Unusual weather affects crop, raising concerns over premature shipments

Up to 38% of cost linked to duties as demand weakens and capacity stays underused

Up to 50% waivers aim to clear backlog and cut logistics costs

Order sets routes, customs requirements under bilateral transport pact

The request follows directives from power minister to restore the 2015 framework that allowed DISCOs to process small-scale solar applications without fees

LNG disruptions force shift to costlier fuel for power generation

The bids between $17.997 and $18.88 per MMBTU are nearly double the $10–13 per MMBTU under long-term contracts with Qatar

Board approval expected in May as most benchmarks are achieved

Only tax-registered firms allowed as stricter quality checks introduced

Oil prices were volatile on Friday with Brent crude futures trading at $104.78

Regulator wants to replace paper-based identity checks with biometric authentication and bank account verification.

Week-on-week, the Sensitive Price Indicator fell 0.33%

Brokerages divided between rate hike and hold as oil risks cloud outlook

Energy prices, funding conditions and supply chains seen as key transmission channels

SBP completes ADFD settlement while Saudi, IMF inflows support outlook

Higher input costs and weaker yields may pressure agribusiness margins and food supply chains

Cursor was founded in San Francisco by Pakistan-born Sualeh Asif