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Businessmen oppose tariff rationalisation
Say policy changes will turn Pakistan into import-dependent economy
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Auction of power plants draws only one bid
Govt receives technical bid for Jamshoro power station, no offers for other projects
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Repatriation jumps 115% YoY in April
Soars to $121.5m, down 23.1% MoM; hits $1.83b in 10MFY25
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Drinks, junk food taxes under review
Health body pushes for high levies on beverages, FED on processed food to curb diseases
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High cotton imports set off alarm bells
Ginning, textile mills may be forced to run below 50% capacity
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PSX edges up as budget uncertainty prevails
Prospects of policy easing, circular debt resolution drive index up by 40 points
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Stakeholders cheer hybrid cotton seed import decision
Govt aims to revive yields to 10m bales by 2025, after yields dropped to a historic low of 4.9m in 2022-23
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'IMF conditions part of reforms'
Ministry clarifies 11 new benchmarks are logical extensions under $7b MEFP
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Vohra urges KCCI to submit budget proposals
He highlighted SITE Area's decades-long water crisis and called for fairer taxation.
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Gold up Rs4,000 as dollar dips
Bullion rallies globally on US rating downgrade; rupee loses 11 paisa to 281.77/$
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Govt to develop national GI protection strategy
Commerce minister unveils plans to establish dedicated registry, says 200 products have already been identified
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Gold prices continue to surge in global, local markets
The price per 10 grams rose by Rs3,429
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Pakistan must not miss trade wave
Should pursue strategic trade deals with China and US, invest in high-value sectors
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Rethinking policies to curb illicit trade
Policy steps remain confined to bridging revenue gaps by raising taxes while neglecting market distortions
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Ratings cut a blow to US status
Successive govts fail to agree on meaningful steps to reverse large fiscal deficits
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A crucial milestone in economic stabilisation
$1b IMF tranche a welcome development for strained economy, offering fiscal relief and framework for reform
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Wheat support price and distribution system
Public system stabilises wild swings in food prices, but leaving it to market will be politically costly
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Fuel, power prices set to rise as Pakistan commits to IMF conditions
Govt to roll out fiscal measures from July 1 to cut deficit, tackle rising energy-sector debt.
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Experts aim to promote cybersecurity
It emerges as crucial strength of Pakistan that will build strong image globally
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Govt set to unveil new industrial policy
Desires to place Pakistan among world's top 20 economies
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PSX wraps up bullish week near 120k
Benchmark KSE-100 index soars 11.6% — the highest in five years
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Pakistan identifies six new trade corridors
Routes will connect Central Asia, Europe and Russia via China, Afghanistan and Iran
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Balochistan's tube well solarisation stalls
Conversion of 27,000 tube wells delayed by funding gaps, security concerns
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Basmati exports plunge
Fall to 43,895 tons primarily due to closure of Iran border
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Moody's cuts America's pristine credit rating
Downgrade comes on concerns over nation's growing debt pile
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Ministers discuss how to raise exports
Talks focus on strengthening scientific, tech collaboration
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External loan options limited: IMF
Pakistan needs over $19b to bear foreign debt cost, bridge deficit in FY26
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Global architecture giant set to enter Islamabad`s New Blue Area
With this breakthrough project, Pakistan's real estate industry is poised for growth and modernisation
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C/A wobbles despite strong FY25
10MFY25 surplus hits $1.9b after 14 years; April balance falls to $12m
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Heydays over as SPI jumps 1.29% YoY
Low base effect fades; short-term inflation rises 1.03% WoW
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PSX loses ground in range-bound session
Economic worries overshadow strong week; KSE-100 dips 313 points
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Dealers warn new bill will hurt oil retailers
Oppose sweeping powers to local administrations without judicial oversight
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Despite challenges, textile exports rise 11%
Experts call for creating opportunities to increase exports to US
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IMF, Pakistan tax estimates vary
Lender identifies Rs1tr gap in next fiscal year's proposed target of Rs14.3tr
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Meeting discusses swift EV tech adoption
Haroon Akhtar highlighted that the initiative aligned with the prime minister's vision for a Green Pakistan
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Refineries saved from further losses
Welcome steps taken to help recoup losses that will clear way for $6b investment
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REER drops to 99.4 in April
Slides 2.2% MoM, indicating improvement in export competitiveness; gold recovers Rs900
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First green Sukuk launched
Three-year Ijarah Sukuk oversubscribed 5.4 times, raises Rs31.99b
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UN projects Pakistan economy to grow by 2.3%
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to expand by 2.3 per cent in 2025
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Gold prices bounce back amid international surge
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Friday, mirroring a positive trend in the international market.
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Pakistan eyeing Malaysia’s green finance model: finance minister
Aurangzeb describes climate change as a significant threat to Pakistan, emphasises need for sustainable financing.
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Tax cut for infant milk powder likely
Food ministry actively working on matter, expects swift progress
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Stocks soar to record on budget optimism
IMF tranche, 90bps drop in bond yields drive index up by 1,425 points
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Centre-province ties urged for business ease
BOI chairman reviews progress on regulatory reforms under PRMI
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Bangladesh eases visa rules for Pakistan
Envoy says will also introduce e-visa with focus on expanding bilateral trade
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Losses hamper telcos' merger
CCP examines telecom firm's accounts to determine reasons for losses
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Forex reserves continue uptrend, hit $15.61b
State Bank's reserves up $71m; RDA inflows reach $10.18b
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Govt prioritises CASA energy project completion
He stressed that timely completion of the project was a top priority for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.