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World Bank flags risks to economy
Report warns regional conflicts, climate shocks can compromise limited fiscal space
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Fitch affirms Pakistan's ‘B-’ ratings with stable outlook, signals improved credit stability
Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time
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Gold smashes record highs in Pakistan as Greenland war fears cause spike
Safe-haven rush pushes metal to Rs493,662/tola as Trump tariff warning rattles markets
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Gul Plaza fire causes Rs100 billion in losses, 1,000 shops destroyed
Traders in Gul Plaza face financial devastation, with losses of up to Rs2.5 billion; experts highlight systemic flaws
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Energy, high rates stifle investment
FPCCI demands industrial emergency as costs, restrictive tax regime choke export competitiveness
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SBP injects Rs12.8tr via OMOs
Stable rupee, flat gold marked Friday's market close
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Assets under mutual funds triple in three years
Equity share still far below 40-50% levels seen during past market cycles
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EU Green Deal rules put textile exports at a crossroads
Compliance costs, CBAM, Chinese shipments put textile sector under pressure
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Pakistan positions itself as an emerging defence exporter
War-time credibility fuels defence export push as analysts see shift from marginal arms exporter to emerging supplier
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PIA’s revival set in motion with $482 million privatisation deal
Arif Habib details governance reforms, commits Rs125b for fleet, routes and debt cleanup









