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E-Paper | April 17, 2025

Punjab announces Rs15bn package for wheat farmers

Financial support to be made through Kisan Card; farmers’ bodies reject initiative, say it will benefit millers.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:51am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GAMON	28.1200	2.5600	10.02 ▲	795,318
MWMP	17.6800	1.6100	10.02 ▲	120,395
CWSMNC	52.6600	4.7900	10.01 ▲	1,193,373
NRSL	38.5900	3.5100	10.01 ▲	773,973
PGLC	19.9000	1.8100	10.01 ▲	55,510

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume

Source: PSX | Updated Apr 16, 2025

California sues US govt over Trump tariffs in strongest pushback yet

Governor terms it "one of the most self-destructive things" in modern American history.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 11:55am

KE urges Nepra not to pass on full benefit of fall in fuel cost to consumers

FCA for February shows consumer overcharged to extent of Rs 6.62 per unit involving Rs6.66bn.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 09:47am

Govt asked to debate wheat policy in Council of Common Interests

Pakistan Business Forum warns of a looming crisis due to abolition of support price.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 09:20am

Auto financing rises amid strong sales

Cuts in interest rate, price stability encouraging buyers towards new and used cars.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:23am

‘Irrational’ Customs practices hurting trade with Iran

Senate committees express strong displeasure at absence of commerce minister and secretary.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:13am

Dismal outlook for trade as US-China standoff deepens

WTO warns of "severe negative consequences" after US slaps levies of up to 245pc on some Chinese sectors.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:51am

Index loses 755 points on LSM contraction

Analyst notes session reflected a mix of optimism and caution among investors.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:25am

Banks bid Rs3.3tr to invest in govt papers

Govt raises Rs965bn against T-bill auction target of Rs850bn.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:31am

Senate panel defers income tax bill

Committee on finance unanimously decides to summon FBR chairman Rashid Langrial to seek further clarity.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:21am

The West has actively conspired to prevent developing countries from becoming ‘developed’

With a legitimacy crisis, rulers are scrambling to ‘fix’ the economy rather than reforming it

Nano loans — financial inclusion or debt trap?

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CORPORATE WINDOW: Homes on hold as steel prices rise

"Becoming an owner of even a small house or an apartment is still highly difficult for many people due to high construction costs and shrinking consumer savings".

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:11am

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Habib University launches IDEAL

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:07am

Attracting pilgrims

At $3.3m, religious tourism reaches its highest level ever in FY24.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:02am

Changing the economic world order

As Trump’s protectionist policies shake global order, experts warn of deepening inequality, economic instability, and diminishing US global influence.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 09:52am

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