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Inflation forecast puts pressure on SBP
Ministry predicts economy to maintain recovery, driven by improved fundamentals
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Rupee continues uptrend with appreciation of 24 paisa
Currency marks strongest weekly performance in 93 weeks; gold falls to Rs356,300/tola
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Minister orders urgent review of GMO soybean import, policy
Malik orders scientific review, 90-day policy deadline after locally produced soybean becomes more expensive than impo
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Company law modernisation to save Rs250b
Increasing regulatory burden dents corporate growth, eliminates innovative funding options
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Pak-Kyrgyz trade target set at $100m
They sign three new cooperation MoUs; IGC aims to revive declining trade
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'Artificial control' keeps dollar overvalued by Rs20
Business forum argues dollar rate should be Rs260 that will reduce debt and inflation
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Dutch envoy bids farewell
Finance minister credits Dutch role in socio-economic growth, says new fiscal approach balances reforms with social pr
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PSX rises modestly but couldn't hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points; profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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OPEC+ for compliance with output deals
Oil prices rise 2% after Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
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Inflation to remain at 3.5–4.5% for July
June inflation hit 3.2% as FY25 average drops to 4.49%—lowest in 9 years, says finance ministry report
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PSX ends modestly higher but couldn’t hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points, profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Tariff threat forces EU to hedge bets
Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance
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Brain drain costs economy $4.2 billion annually
While it brings billions in remittances, real cost is not just economic, it's loss of ideas, innovation, leadership
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Trade gaps and remittance gains: reading external sector
External account story in FY25 shows short-term resilience, masks long-term fragility
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Time to keep rates unchanged
Right now, best signal SBP can send to investors is stability, prudence, patience
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Consumers pay bitter price for sweetener
Profiteers exploit markets as poor planning fuels artificial shortage
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Over 3,800 investors eye EV charging stations
Some companies are in the final stages of completing documentation for their EV station licenses
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Chinese firm eyes ICT, energy sectors
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai
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Gohar Ejaz seeks major interest rate cut
Ex-minister warns high rates cripple growth, urges MPC to slash policy rate
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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PM to continue remittance scheme for overseas Pakistanis amid record inflows
Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme
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PM Shehbaz approves digital ecosystem for FBR reforms
Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring
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PSX climbs 515 points on improved rating
Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism
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EV giant to assemble cars from 2026
BYD aims to capture demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in region
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Pakistan joins global AI community
With launch of AAAI chapter, country taps into international network
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Old power plants' scrap sold for Rs46.7b
30 additional units were sold for Rs38.25 billion
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Inflation intensifies 4.07% WoW
Electricity and gas tariffs fuel SPI's spike; poorest households hit hardest
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Wall Street, dollar firm ahead of big week for market risk
Trump's August 1 trade negotiation deadline looms
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Rating upgrade sparks Eurobond rally
State Bank pumps Rs2.67tr; rupee appreciates 77 paisa vs dollar
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Pakistan seeks FAO support
Govt eyes Egypt's food safety model, Brazil's agri transformation as blueprints
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Govt to highlight digital policy
IT minister in Shanghai to represent country in AI conference
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Rupee appreciates amid FIA crackdown
Officials say 282 suspects netted in 256 raids
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TCP floats fresh sugar import tender
The statement specified that either two shipments of 25,000 metric tons each
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FBR's lapses cost govt Rs397b, PAC panel told
Audit exposes massive lapses between 2010-14
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'Gwadar can generate $850m from fish, dates'
Govt plans value addition, air travel expansion to boost exports and support local businesses
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ECC okays Rs72b housing subsidy
Home buyers to get up to Rs3.5m at 5-8% interest; foreclosure law in pipeline
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ECC approves 'Green Taxonomy' to support eco-project funding
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting on industrial growth, sustainability, skills, housing, and telecom
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KSE-100 hovers around 140,000
PSX gains 515 point amid rate cut hopes, S&P upgrade