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Remittances hit record $4.3b in May
Eid-related inflows drive 15.4% growth; S Arabia, UAE lead with over $1b each
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$38b remittances dwarf exports
Textiles stuck at $15-18b despite subsidies; remittances hit $4.25b in May alone
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Pakistan rushes to spot market for LNG supplies
Gas load-shedding looms again; govt seeks emergency cargoes
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Mastercard warns of rising cyberattacks
71% of attacks for financial gain; business systems, critical infrastructure primary targets
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EV makers using substandard batteries
Issue resonates in NCMC meeting; govt decides to introduce strict quality testing system
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First deep conversion refinery planned in Hub
SPEC seeks govt backing for greenfield project that can create 2,000 jobs
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Indus Treaty suspension raises global concerns
Minister warns of rising unilateralism as Spain envoy discusses climate, energy cooperation
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PSX turns volatile after retaliatory US strikes
KSE-100 index sheds 903 points amid wild swings, cautious sentiment
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Spinwam gas bidding violates rules
Tender allows unlicensed entities, ignoring OGRA licence requirement
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PSX turns volatile after US strikes over helicopter downing
Benchmark KSE-100 Index sheds 903.12 points amid persistent cautious sentiment, settles at 169,427.44
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Pakistan records highest-ever monthly remittances at $4.3b: SBP
Represents a 20.2% increase compared with the previous month and a 15.4% rise from the same period last year
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Gold prices drop over Rs12,000 locally after fresh US–Iran strikes
Price of 10 grams of silver also drops by Rs352 in local market
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Oil climbs as US-Iran tensions flare again while stockpiles tighten
Brent futures rise 66 cents, or 0.7%, to $92.11 a barrel
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K-P urged to prioritise industrialisation
PBF says province losing value-addition benefits due to weak industrial base
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PSX recovers modestly over Middle East calm
Key sectors draw investor interest, help lift KSE-100 by 1,377 points
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UK, Pakistan seal £35m Green Compact
Green University and tech hub planned to support young entrepreneurs
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Sialkot emerges as major e-commerce hub
87% of Pakistan's Alibaba transactions originate from city, says IT minister
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Global oil inventories near 22-year low
Total oil inventories in the members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development will fall
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German envoy cites trade hurdles
Berlin commits 114m for climate, energy and social protection in Pakistan
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BISP's Rs1 generates Rs2.34 in economic activity
Social safety nets create 1.66 million jobs, offset 24% of costs through tax revenues
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Pakistan, Russia eye economic pact
Currency swap arrangement being studied to clear dollar payment hurdle
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Government debt climbs to Rs58tr
Floating debt surges to Rs10.56tr on short-term borrowing to meet fiscal shortfalls
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Hybrid Sukuk target raised to Rs200b
PSX revises auction size of 10-year variable rental rate Islamic papers, reschedules calendar
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Political consensus in sight as centre, provinces to cut development spending for strategic initiatives
Govt may also allocate Rs3 trillion for defence spending and has finalised Rs50 billion relief for the salaried class
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PSX rallies over 1,300 points as geopolitical tensions ease
Benchmark KSE-100 Index touches an intra-day high of 171,022.94 points, low of 170,250.27 points
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Oil falls as investors await clarity after Iran-Israel halt attacks
Brent crude futures fall $1.33, or 1.4%, to $92.92 a barrel
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Gold prices rise after three-day pause in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,306 in Pakistan
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PMEX to transform commodity trade
Exchange pushes warehouse receipt system to help farmers avoid distress sales
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WB trims $400m program rating
Tax-to-GDP hits 10% against 17% target as only 43% of taxpayers file returns
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New policy to provide quality seeds
Development of better varieties to boost production of crops, particularly cotton
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Gold slides on ceasefire hopes, US jobs data
In the local bullion market, the price of gold per tola fell to Rs452,233 after a decline of Rs3,094
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Oil prices gain over 5%
Brent crude futures were up $1.06, or 1.2%, at $94.14 a barrel as of 1729 GMT
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KCCI demands reversal of failed policies
Urges restoration of 1% FTR for exporters, regionally competitive energy tariff
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PSX falls 1,525 points amid geopolitical jitters
Selling pressure across key sectors drags KSE-100 lower as investor sentiment weakens
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Homes, schools, e-buses key to Punjab budget
In consultation process, province outlines priorities, defends fiscal management
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NAB reforms real estate to end fraud
Cash transactions out, plot ID system in; MoU signed with LCCI for facilitation
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Fiscal consolidation may raise energy prices
Economists warn indirect taxes, reduced subsidies risk inflation, hurting households and industry
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Gold slips to Rs452,233 per tola amid decline in global markets
The price of silver per tola decreased by Rs94 to Rs7,173
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Oil prices climb more than $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon
On Sunday, Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for the strikes on Lebanon
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PSX tumbles 1,525 points amid geopolitical jitters
Broad-based selling across key sectors drags the KSE-100 lower as investor sentiment weakens activity
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Technical education Pakistan's urgent employment path
Vocational skills offer faster jobs, higher earnings, resilience in AI-driven era
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CPEC-II needs a mindset reset
China offering new opportunities, but Pakistan must strengthen institutions, trust indigenous expertise to benefit
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Building internationally competitive auto industry
Globally competitive industry cannot be developed behind walls, without assuming additional risk
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The supplementary budget trap
It mocks fiscal discipline as parliament approves spending after money is spent
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The tax we don't pay, the growth we don't get
Agriculture, retail and real estate stay undertaxed while the salaried class and corporate sector carry the load
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Privileged few game the system
Elite capture transfers wealth, opportunity to well-connected beneficiaries
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Hisense launches Pakistan operations
Global tech firm to manufacture locally at Airlink's Sundar SEZ
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PSX dips 3,500 points on peace uncertainty
Week-on-week, KSE-100 sheds 2% as US-Iran talks stall, oil prices surge
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Chip slump erases $1.3tr in stock value
Micron Technology tumbled 13%, evaporating about $150 billion in market value















































