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Tuesday 17 February 2026

Over half of cigarettes sold in Pakistan are illegal, survey reveals

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:39pm

Over half of cigarettes sold in Pakistan are illegal, survey reveals

Massive tax evasion and unregulated sales threaten the economy and public health

Pakistan overtakes India as Indonesia’s top meat supplier

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:01pm

Pakistan overtakes India as Indonesia’s top meat supplier

Indonesia plans to import 100,000 metric tonnes of meat from Pakistan

IMF mission’s visit scheduled for $7b loan tranche negotiations

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:37pm

IMF mission’s visit scheduled for $7b loan tranche negotiations

A separate IMF team will discuss Pakistan’s climate financing request

PSX closes lower amid profit-taking

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:16pm

PSX closes lower amid profit-taking

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 0.82%

Gold prices plunge after days of gains

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 05:35pm

Gold prices plunge after days of gains

Latest gold rates for February 21

Slight rise in weekly inflation ahead of Ramazan

Pakistan Published 21 Feb, 2025 05:12pm

Slight rise in weekly inflation ahead of Ramazan

Prices of 16 items dropped, 11 became more expensive, while 24 remained stable

Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 04:55pm

Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue

Tesla owners report steering failures, with some unable to turn the wheel and others struggling with increased effort

Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources

IMF review mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan next month

KSE-100 index experiences bullish trend with over 130 points loss in intraday trading

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:52pm

KSE-100 index experiences bullish trend with over 130 points loss in intraday trading

PSX's benchmark index closed at 113,739.16 on Thursday

Rupee holds steady against dollar in intraday trading

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:11pm

Rupee holds steady against dollar in intraday trading

Latest currency rates in Pakistan

Faysal Bank Limited reports 22% higher profit before tax in fiscal year 2024

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:08pm

Faysal Bank Limited reports 22% higher profit before tax in fiscal year 2024

Earnings per share increased from Rs13.21 to Rs15.17

ECC exempts ICC, Champions Trophy players from income tax

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:54am

ECC exempts ICC, Champions Trophy players from income tax

Pakistani residents will remain subject to income tax on their earnings from tournament

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