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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
Irshad Ansari | Updated 4 hours ago |

International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026

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KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment

 Updated 1 hour ago
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report

 Updated 7 hours ago
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom

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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week

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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
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From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy

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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
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 Updated Feb 07, 2026
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Bitcoin plunges below $70,000 as slide continues

 Updated Feb 06, 2026
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 Updated Feb 05, 2026
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FBR asks FinMin to declare new transaction in return

 Updated Feb 05, 2026
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries

 Updated Feb 08, 2026
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 Updated Feb 08, 2026
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 Updated Feb 05, 2026
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 Updated Feb 05, 2026

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Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia

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