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GDP, agriculture miss targets as Economic Survey 202425 set to be unveiled tomorrow

GDP, agriculture miss targets as Economic Survey 202425 set to be unveiled tomorrow
China's rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

China's rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

US, China set for trade talks in London on Monday

US, China set for trade talks in London on Monday

Tesla shares gain after 152bn dollars selloff, but Trump-Musk truce uncertain

Tesla shares gain after 152bn dollars selloff, but Trump-Musk truce uncertain

New York Mayor backs Pakistan's Crypto vision

New York Mayor backs Pakistan's Crypto vision

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income

Govt mulls multiple proposals to raise salaries in upcoming budget

Govt mulls multiple proposals to raise salaries in upcoming budget

Pakistan's poverty rate increased from 39.8pc to 44.7pc, WB report

Pakistan's poverty rate increased from 39.8pc to 44.7pc, WB report

Oil prices on track for solid weekly gains as China and US resume trade talks

Oil prices on track for solid weekly gains as China and US resume trade talks

Stocks on guard for payrolls, Tesla tumbles as Trump-Musk bromance sours

Stocks on guard for payrolls, Tesla tumbles as Trump-Musk bromance sours

Dollar mired in US economic weakness and trade limbo

Dollar mired in US economic weakness and trade limbo

FinMin reviews progress on digital asset legislation

FinMin reviews progress on digital asset legislation

Nepra slashes power tariff by Rs2.98 per unit for K-Electric consumers

Nepra slashes power tariff by Rs2.98 per unit for K-Electric consumers

Global energy investment set to hit record $3.3 trillion in 2025, IEA says

Global energy investment set to hit record $3.3 trillion in 2025, IEA says

PSX hits all-time high of 122,000 amid budget buzz

PSX hits all-time high of 122,000 amid budget buzz

Trump's tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink economy, CBO says

Trump's tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink economy, CBO says

Gold holds firm as markets await US payroll data for direction

Gold holds firm as markets await US payroll data for direction

Oil slips on US stockpile build, Saudi Arabia price cuts

Oil slips on US stockpile build, Saudi Arabia price cuts

Asian shares creep higher ahead of ECB policy outlook

Asian shares creep higher ahead of ECB policy outlook

Dollar frail on weak economic data, trade uncertainty lingers

Dollar frail on weak economic data, trade uncertainty lingers

Net metering to be reformed, not scrapped: Awais Leghari

Net metering to be reformed, not scrapped: Awais Leghari

Doubled US tariffs on steel, aluminium kick in as deadline for 'best offers' hits

Doubled US tariffs on steel, aluminium kick in as deadline for 'best offers' hits

Budget 2025-26: Relief, reform or repeat?

Budget 2025-26: Relief, reform or repeat?

NEC approves Rs1,000b development budget, sets 4.2pc GDP growth target for new fiscal year

NEC approves Rs1,000b development budget, sets 4.2pc GDP growth target for new fiscal year

Pakistan Railways offers festive fare relief for Eid travellers

Pakistan Railways offers festive fare relief for Eid travellers

Eidul Azha 2025: SBP, other banks to remain closed from June 6 to 9

Eidul Azha 2025: SBP, other banks to remain closed from June 6 to 9

Bilal bin Saqib meets Trump Council head to discuss strategic cooperation on digital assets

Bilal bin Saqib meets Trump Council head to discuss strategic cooperation on digital assets

Upcoming federal budget estimated at Rs17,500bn

Upcoming federal budget estimated at Rs17,500bn

Bulls propel PSX to record high as KSE-100 crosses 121,000 mark

Bulls propel PSX to record high as KSE-100 crosses 121,000 mark

PM to chair key meeting of National Economic Council today

PM to chair key meeting of National Economic Council today

Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices

Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal

US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal