menu_open Columnists
Dawn.com

Dawn.com

Dawn Business

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Finance minister notes ‘room’ for lowering interest rate by year end

Finance minister notes ‘room’ for lowering interest rate by year end

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that there was room for lowering the monetary policy rate by the end of this year. After...

14.08.2025 70

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Ecnec approves 100MW solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan

Ecnec approves 100MW solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council approved a 100 megawatt solar photovoltaic power project for Gilgit-Baltistan, state-run...

10.08.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan Navy, ANF seize illicit drugs worth $38m near Balochistan’s Pasni coast

Pakistan Navy, ANF seize illicit drugs worth $38m near Balochistan’s Pasni coast

The Pakistan Navy and the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Thursday seized about 1,250 kilogrammes of illicit drugs worth $38 million from smugglers near...

08.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

550-point gain helps PSX maintain record-setting spree

550-point gain helps PSX maintain record-setting spree

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its record-setting spree for a fifth consecutive session as it gained over 550 points on Thursday. The...

08.08.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

NA passes bill to establish Pakistan Land Port Authority

NA passes bill to establish Pakistan Land Port Authority

The National Assembly passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025 on Thursday to facilitate the movement of goods and people across border...

08.08.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX maintains record-setting spree with new intraday high

PSX maintains record-setting spree with new intraday high

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its record-setting spree for a fifth consecutive session as it gained over 550 points on Thursday. The...

08.08.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Trump imposes additional 25pc tariff on Indian goods, relations hit new low

Trump imposes additional 25pc tariff on Indian goods, relations hit new low

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New...

07.08.2025 40

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX soars past record 145,000 points on ‘strong’ corporate results

PSX soars past record 145,000 points on ‘strong’ corporate results

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-setting rally for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday on “strong” corporate results,...

07.08.2025 7

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan Mart in Dubai set to boost ‘global footprint’ of exports

Pakistan Mart in Dubai set to boost ‘global footprint’ of exports

A Pakistan Mart will be established in Dubai to boost the “global footprint” of exports, state media Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday....

07.08.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX witnesses record intraday high of over 144,000 on ‘strong’ corporate results

PSX witnesses record intraday high of over 144,000 on ‘strong’ corporate results

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-setting rally for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday on “strong” corporate results,...

07.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Planning minister stresses Pakistan’s interest in utilising China’s tech progress for EVs

Planning minister stresses Pakistan’s interest in utilising China’s tech progress for EVs

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed Pakistan’s interest in benefitting from China’s technological progress for the development of electric...

07.08.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan, UK strengthen alliance with fresh defence and trade focus

Pakistan, UK strengthen alliance with fresh defence and trade focus

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have pledged to deepen their partnership across key sectors, with a renewed focus on defence cooperation and strategic...

06.08.2025 90

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan, UK strengthen alliance with fresh defence and trade focus

Pakistan, UK strengthen alliance with fresh defence and trade focus

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have pledged to deepen their partnership across key sectors, with a renewed focus on defence cooperation and strategic...

06.08.2025 4

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Tekken GOAT Arslan Ash bags 6th EVO title at Las Vegas showdown against fellow Pakistani Atif Butt

Tekken GOAT Arslan Ash bags 6th EVO title at Las Vegas showdown against fellow Pakistani Atif Butt

Pakistan gamer Arslan “Ash” Siddique bagged his sixth Evolution Championship Series (EVO) title after winning the EVO 2025 fighting game...

05.08.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Iran president lands in Islamabad for 2-day visit, eyeing to boost trade ties

Iran president lands in Islamabad for 2-day visit, eyeing to boost trade ties

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad on Saturday for a two-day visit, eyeing to reaffirm his commitment to elevate annual...

03.08.2025 40

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agree to boost cooperation in cryptocurrency

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agree to boost cooperation in cryptocurrency

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and digital finance, state-run Pakistan...

03.08.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Iran president lands in Islamabad for 2-day visit, eyeing to boost trade ties

Iran president lands in Islamabad for 2-day visit, eyeing to boost trade ties

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad on Saturday for a two-day visit, eyeing to reaffirm his commitment to elevate annual...

03.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agree to boost cooperation in cryptocurrency

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agree to boost cooperation in cryptocurrency

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and digital finance, state-run Pakistan...

03.08.2025 6

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX crosses 141,000 barrier in wake of US trade deal

PSX crosses 141,000 barrier in wake of US trade deal

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the 141,000 barrier on Friday on the back of a new trade deal with the United States and securing a lower...

02.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX crosses 141,000 barrier in wake of US trade deal

PSX crosses 141,000 barrier in wake of US trade deal

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the 141,000 barrier on Friday on the back of a new trade deal with the United States and securing a lower...

02.08.2025 2

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistani goods face reduced 19pc US tariff as Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

Pakistani goods face reduced 19pc US tariff as Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

United States President Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including a 19 per cent tariff on Pakistani...

02.08.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistani goods face reduced 19pc US tariff as Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

Pakistani goods face reduced 19pc US tariff as Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

United States President Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including a 19 per cent tariff on Pakistani...

02.08.2025 3

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Sindh ombudsperson orders removal of KE CEO for harassing female colleague

Sindh ombudsperson orders removal of KE CEO for harassing female colleague

The provincial ombudsman for protection against harassment of women at workplaces on Thursday ordered the removal of K-Electric (KE) Chief Executive...

01.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Pakistan and the US finalised a trade deal on Wednesday night, expected to lower tariffs — although no figure was announced — while US President...

01.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Digital proceeds tax to not apply on foreign goods and services ordered online: FBR

Digital proceeds tax to not apply on foreign goods and services ordered online: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said the digital proceeds tax on digitally ordered goods and services supplied from outside Pakistan will no...

01.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Sindh ombudsperson orders removal of KE CEO for harassing female colleague

Sindh ombudsperson orders removal of KE CEO for harassing female colleague

The provincial ombudsman for protection against harassment of women at workplaces on Thursday ordered the removal of K-Electric (KE) Chief Executive...

01.08.2025 2

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Pakistan and the US finalised a trade deal on Wednesday night, expected to lower tariffs — although no figure was announced — while US President...

01.08.2025 5

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Digital proceeds tax to not apply on foreign goods and services ordered online: FBR

Digital proceeds tax to not apply on foreign goods and services ordered online: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said the digital proceeds tax on digitally ordered goods and services supplied from outside Pakistan will no...

01.08.2025 3

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its policy rate unchanged on Wednesday at 11 per cent. The central bank’s policy rate, after being slashed by...

01.08.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its policy rate unchanged on Wednesday at 11 per cent. The central bank’s policy rate, after being slashed by...

31.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

State Bank keeps monetary police rate unchanged at 11pc

State Bank keeps monetary police rate unchanged at 11pc

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its policy rate unchanged on Wednesday at 11 per cent. The central bank’s policy rate, after being slashed by...

31.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan presents immense investment opportunities, Mustafa Kamal tells health moot in Beijing

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal urged international stakeholders to explore partnerships in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving health landscape, highlighting...

27.07.2025 60

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PM Shehbaz lauds S&P ratings upgrade, vows to acheive sustainable growth

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded S&P Global upgrade to the country’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC ’ and vowed to...

26.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stress mutual resolve to strengthen defence cooperation

Islamabad and Riyadh on Thursday emphasised mutual resolve to enhance bilateral defence cooperation as Saudi Arabia’s naval chief met with...

25.07.2025 50

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Aurangzeb in US to advance economic cooperation: finance ministry

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and United States Trade Representative Ambassador...

20.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

5 private companies submit proposals on ferry service from Gwadar to Gulf region: maritime ministry

Five private companies on Friday proposed routes for the newly announced ferry service from Gwadar to the Gulf region, according to the maritime...

19.07.2025 40

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX reaches new peak of 138,000 with 2,200 point rally

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday continued its renewed bullish momentum as it crossed the 138,000-point barrier. The benchmark KSE-100...

18.07.2025 40

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX reaches new intraday peak of 138,000 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday continued its renewed bullish momentum as it crossed the 138,000-point barrier. The benchmark KSE-100...

18.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Pakistan, China reaffirm mutual support in security and agriculture on SCO sidelines

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where the pair discussed and reaffirmed mutual support in core sectors,...

17.07.2025 50

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Indonesian defence minister expresses Jakarta’s desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Lt Gen (retired) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin expressed his country’s desire to boost defence ties and explore possible...

16.07.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Additional FBR powers have ‘nothing to do with income tax’: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that the additional powers granted to the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) had nothing to do with...

15.07.2025 40

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX continues positive trajectory to cross 136,000 points barrier

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive trajectory on Monday, crossing the 136,000 barrier due to increased investor sentiment and...

15.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX continues positive trajectory to cross 135,000 points barrier

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive trajectory on Monday, crossing the 136,000 barrier due to increased investor sentiment and...

15.07.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Shaza Fatima meets Google team, stresses govt’s focus on AI training in education, workforce

Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja stressed the government’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) training in education and the...

13.07.2025 40

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Nepra announces Rs4.03 per unit refund for K-Electric consumers in July bills

The National Elec­t­ric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday notified a negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs4.03 per unit for...

10.07.2025 10

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

FM Dar stresses need for coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability of essential commodities

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday emphasised the need for a coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability for...

08.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

Yet another record high as PSX soars past 133,000 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to new highs on Monday as shares crossed the 133,000 barrier, with analysts attributing the optimism to a...

08.07.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX soars to new high of over 133,000 points in intraday trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to new highs on Monday as shares crossed the 133,000 barrier, with analysts attributing the optimism to a...

08.07.2025 30

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

At ECO Summit, PM Shehbaz calls for regional cooperation to confront global challenges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged stronger regional cooperation in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-Israel...

05.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com

PSX scales 130,000 barrier as market climbs by 2,100 points

Bulls continued their reign over the trading floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as shares scaled the 130,000-point barrier to...

03.07.2025 20

Dawn Business

Dawn.com