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Equities open strong, KSE-100 surges over 700 points in early trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off trading on a positive note on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 700 points during the opening minutes of trading. At 9:35am, the benchmark index was at 158,318.81, an increase of 764.15 points or 0.49%. Buying was observed in key sectors, including automobile, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration, OMCs, and power

Gilani for expansion of bilateral trade volume with Australia

Chairman of the Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the current bilateral trade volume of USD 2.5 billion between Australia and Pakistan has considerable room for expansion. He has also proposed enhanced cooperation between the two countries in agriculture, renewable energy, mineral resources, and information technology. Gilani shared these views in a meeting with outgoing Australian Hig

Global experts to attend ‘Pakistan Pharma Summit’ today

Pakistan will host a high-profile gathering of international pharmaceutical experts, regulators, and industry leaders at the 8th Pakistan Pharma Summit and the 4th Pharma Export Summit & Awards (PESA 2025) on Tuesday (today). The meeting takes place at a time when Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports have reached a record USD 457 million in fiscal year 2025, marking a 34 percent growth — the highe

330MW HPPs in KP to start production in two years

Secretary Energy and Power Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mohammad Zubair has said that work is under way on three hydropower projects in Swat. The projects of 330megawatt capacity will start production in next two years He expressed these views during his visit to ongoing hydropower projects including 84MW Matiltan, 88MW Gabral Kalam, 40-kilometer long 132/220kW transmission line project sites and the 36.

Mian Zahid for increasing exports to China

Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board of FPCCI, has said that Pakistan-China an "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership," identifies critical opportunities for Pakistan to address its persistent trade deficit with China and move towards a more bal