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State promised by Jinnah has devolved into system dominated by exclusion, elitism and inequality

No matter how lucrative AI-driven public sector may be, these models must be thoroughly tested before being deployed

Fiscal consolidation must be paired with inclusive growth, structural reforms

This tax has many unfair features; its withdrawal will increase incentives for more capital investment

Reforms target tariffs, electricity, SOEs and debt to make economy more competitive

Country needs to align with global powers, forge regional partnerships

From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up?

Rosneft says OPEC may bring forward its output hikes by around a year

KSE-100 index suffers 2,120-point loss amid Israel-Iran conflict, rising oil prices

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Revenue up in 5 years against 18% in previous decade; questions remain on sustainability

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Will take capacity-building initiatives focused on cyber risk, digital forensics

Voices concern over imposition of both minimum and advance tax on exporters

Ties tax benefits to one-year minimum retention as rupee weakens

Refuting oil shortage reports, OGRA spokesperson says country has sufficient petroleum reserves to meet current demand

Directs FBR to fix Point-of-Sale system glitches, train field officers

Short-term inflation extends upward trend but annual reading eases 2.06%

Indirect fiscal financing via OMO amid IMF borrowing limits; rupee down 6 paisas to 283.70/$

Fears becoming first casualty of $1b import surge, 2 million job losses

Experts say FY26 plan ignores public welfare, pushes for more loans

Profit-taking erases early advances; index holds 120,000 level

Warns that visa issuance delays in UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia are harming trade

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Envoy highlights prospects of collaboration, driven by Pakistan's talented youth

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PM aide says policy can reduce 4.5m tonnes of CO2 emissions, save $1b in oil imports

Lawmakers, experts criticise 'unimaginative' budget, IMF loans

Index sheds 463 points after optimism about circular debt resolution faded

SBP's holdings rise $46m; rupee on downward trajectory despite FX buffer

Minister highlights reforms at SPIEF, invites investors to explore Pakistan's mineral potential

Rising imports, US trade deal tensions hit sector despite monthly growth

They urged the government to raise the tax-free salary slab to Rs100,000 per month

SIFC voices concern over delay in scrapping tax break for petroleum products

PM aide calls it transformative step that will lift industry, protect environment

Cite example of India that could not achieve desired results despite hefty financial packages

Decision to import 750,000MT sparks criticism as prices soar to Rs190/kg

Only 30-35000 of 0.3m industrial units in Pakistan are registered, says Langrial in NA Standing Committee meeting

This marked the sixth consecutive rate cut since March 2024

Delegation visits SAU in bid to improve rural livelihoods via tech exchange

C/A deficit for May also contributes to across-the-board sell-off

Survey shows financial inclusion rises to 35%, but 85% still rely on informal credit

Financial institutions provide 54.3% of agri-credit target in FY25

Stakeholders lament disconnect between losses and government response

Hits $264m in May; 11MFY25 outflows rise 16% to $2.1b

The policy outlines ambitious reform goals, including the phasing out of additional customs duties over four years

Start-up pressures, policy uncertainty and investor concerns fuel exit; core operations to remain through tech arm

The CCP had imposed a penalty of Rs25 million for PSM's anti-competitive and discriminatory conduct

Ministry projects revenue to grow 7-9%, but parliament questions WB model

The $1 billion loan spans five years and is structured in multiple tranches