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The main stock index fell to 170,647 because investors are becoming careful. BY Mahnoor | 03-06-2026 KARACHI: On Wednesday morning, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had varying results, with the main KSE-100 Index starting the day with losses. The KSE-100 Index fell to 170,646.92 points, dropping 374.85 points (0.22%) from …

The government could collect Rs30 trillion in taxes if it records the informal economy, real estate, and other sectors. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan collects very little tax because of poor financial management. Current policies protect those who avoid taxes while placing too much pressure on honest, registered businesses. …

Gold prices in Pakistan went up by Rs1,300 per tola. BY Mahnoor | 30-05-2026 On Saturday, gold prices went up in Pakistan because they rose worldwide. However, silver prices dropped in both Pakistan and the global market. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) reported that gold prices went …

Treating plug-in hybrids like zero-emission cars might make people buy fewer EVs. BY Mahnoor | 23-05-2026 LAHORE: Pakistan’s plan for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), which aims to switch to cleaner transportation by cutting pollution and oil imports, encouraging electric vehicles, and building a local EV industry, is becoming a major …

Experts say the move should diversify finances, not just increase debt. BY Mahnoor | 22-05-2026 KARACHI: Pakistan has started using China’s large financial system by issuing its first Panda Bond. This creates a new way to borrow money at a lower cost and with fewer political requirements. Experts believe this …

The Third Schedule improves tax collection, but it doesn’t replace the need for bigger changes. BY Mahnoor | 18-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Discussions about taxes in Pakistan often begin with the wrong focus. We discuss rates, goals, and missed targets, but we avoid the main issue: how the tax system is set …

Pakistan bought 26,000 MW of solar panels from other countries between 2022 and 2024. BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026 KARACHI: People involved in renewable energy are asking the Engineering Development Board to lower taxes on lithium battery cells. This would help local companies make them and encourage the use of green …

Brent crude oil price went up by $1.32, which is a 1.25% increase, reaching $107.04 per barrel. BY Mahnoor | 15-05-2026 Oil prices went up by over 1% after President Trump said he’s losing patience with Iran. Worries about ship attacks and seizures continue, even though Iran says about 30 …

Oil companies agree to take an 8 billion rupee hit to help the Air Force and flights for Hajj. BY Mahnnor | 15-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Because Pakistan is facing financial problems due to the US-Iran war, oil companies have agreed to keep the prices of kerosene and jet fuel steady for …

Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session BY Mahnoor | 14-05-2026 KARACHI: Pakistani stocks had a bumpy day on Wednesday. Initially, things looked good at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), but then worries about global issues caused people to sell …