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Highway gridlocks paralyse supply chains
Over 3,500 vehicles remain stranded near Sukkur.
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PSX suffers setback amid economic jitters
Index reverses gains as IMF, World Bank lower GDP growth forecast
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Competitive power market faces delays
Despite CTBCM approval by ECC and NEPRA, single-buyer model impedes competition
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Highway blockade hits exports: Tanveer
The patron-in-chief emphasised that export consignments require uninterrupted movement to meet targets.
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Tractor industry demands stable GST regime
Voices concern over tax inconsistency, regulatory hurdles, rising costs
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Coal share in power sector grows
Domestic lignite share hits 17%, reducing reliance on imports
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Gold sees historic one-day drop
Bullion plunges Rs11,700/tola as US-China tensions ease; RDA rises to $10b
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Kuwait joins Pakistan offshore bids
KUFPEC commits investment in oil, gas sector to enhance exploration efforts
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Pakistan showcases economic turnaround
The finance minister identified population growth and climate change as two major challenges
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$1b foreign loan deal reached
Disbursement of five-year commercial loan subject to approval of ADB guarantee
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Gold prices plunge after record highs in global, local markets
The retreat marks the first major pullback after an extended bullish run.
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Musk to scale back DOGE role after Tesla profit slump
EV maker reports 20% decline in automotive revenue, 70% plunge in annual profit due to weak demand, political backlash
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Consumers seek uniform power tariff
Calls grow to abolish peak, off-peak rates as demand patterns shift; FESCO seeks massive tariff hike
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Inflation to hit 60-year low in April 2025
Pakistan's inflation is expected to bottom out and hit a six-decade low in April 2025
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Performance pay regime expanded
After FBR, PM Sharif announces PAS, Police to use new reward system
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PSX holds ground amid cautious sentiment
KSE-100 index posts marginal gain as late-session profit-taking offsets early optimism driven by IMF-related news
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'Pakistan is open to FDIs from US firms'
Aurangzeb promotes mining sector, Panda bond, to attract US interest
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Gold peaks as market fears correction
Safe-haven prices surge to record Rs363,700/tola, experts predict major retreat; rupee gains 10 paisa
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Pakistan, Bangladesh to widen trade ties
Ishaq Dar to visit Dhaka as both countries explore new avenues in tourism, commerce, and cultural exchange
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Rice exports surge 21.78% despite India's return
Traders say quality-first approach helped exports; aim for annual exports to surpass 773,000 tonnes
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Sit-ins jeopardise agri-exports
Experts demand action as blockades paralyse routes, call for emergency corridor policy
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Fitch projects rupee to fall to Rs295 by mid-2026
The global rating agency expects the rupee to slide to Rs285 against the US dollar by June of this year.
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Govt to raise Rs52b via Green Sukuk
First round of Islamic bonds to fund three clean energy projects; size likely to be around Rs30b
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IMF asks Pakistan to drop Rs1.1 trillion provincial projects from federal budget
Federal government expected to exclude 168 provincial development schemes from the upcoming budget.
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Gold prices hit new record high in Pakistan amid global surge
The price of silver per tola remained unchanged at PKR 3,441.
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Hyundai's next-gen hybrid system boosts fuel efficiency by 45%
The first application of the new hybrid system uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine
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Pakistan considers importing US crude
Hopes to offset trade imbalance that triggered higher US tariffs, will purchase about $1 billion of oil
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PSX rises over 1,050 points on robust results
Anticipation of resolution of circular debt issue, IMF inflows boost investor sentiment
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Strategic training for trade diplomats launched
Newly appointed TIOs to lead country's global trade push with performance-based accountability
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KCCI, PBC Dubai forge trade partnership
Bilwani raises concerns over 'non-active' classification of taxpayers despite deadline extension
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Nepal flights a must to boost trade
Envoy invites high-level delegation to explore diverse range of opportunities
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PTCL demands swift approval of merger
Cautions delay may impact agreement due to certain timelines
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Water scarcity hits SITE industries
Production cost increases manifold as industries procure water from tanker mafia
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Global unrest sends gold soaring
Analysts warn yellow metal may hit Rs450,000/tola within a month, rattle currency markets; rupee declines
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China Mobile seeks new ventures
Key areas of collaboration discussed included support for building AI-enabled
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Taxes and tariffs you pay on mobile, cellular services
PTA says 19.5% GST applies to all bundles and services for both prepaid and postpaid mobile users across Pakistan.
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US collected $611m in tariffs on Pakistani goods in '24
Pakistan's exports to the US totalled $5.71 billion last year, with a weighted average tariff of 10.7%.
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Yamaha unveils Mio 125 scooter with bold design, high fuel efficiency
No official announcement has been made regarding a Pakistan launch.
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Hyundai launches 2025 Tucson Hybrid in Pakistan with two variants
Warranty coverage includes 4 years or 100,000 km for the vehicle, and 8 years or 160,000 km for the hybrid battery.
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Pakistan eyes $200m boost through halal meat exports to Malaysia
Rana Tanveer Hussain says deal will enhance bilateral trade and strengthen Pakistan’s export sector.
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Pakistan’s cement exports jump 28% to $230m in 9 months
The surge in cement exports comes as part of a broader improvement in Pakistan’s trade performance.
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Pakistan’s salt exports to China surge 40% in Q1 2025
Industry analysts credit the rise to improved logistics, competitive pricing, and stricter quality controls
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Reappraisal of Pakistan's trade policies critical need of hour
It is time to question our long-standing faith in import substitution through tariff cascading; other countries did so
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Trump's tariffs trigger US recession fears
Republican president didn't learn any lesson from Brexit and went for isolationist policy
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Minerals: a strategic tug of war
The term 'conflict minerals' did not emerge in vacuum – a lesson worth remembering for Pakistan
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How to benefit from trade war?
By presenting strong business case, Pakistan needs to convince Chinese investors to use Gwadar as parallel import hub
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Strategy for economic independence
With $20b cushion, we must resist old habits and pursue bold structural reforms
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Gold price hits fresh all-time high in Pakistan
Silver price per tola reached Rs 3,441.
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These five essential skills can help freelancers earn $10,000 a month
Strategic planning and key skills can help freelancers move from struggle to success and earn over $10K monthly.