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Invest in Mega City: A futuristic housing society infused with luxury and convenience
The meticulously designed residential development offers residents an unrivalled quality of life
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Exports increase by 8% in June
Country's trade deficit was $1.81b after a decrease of 15% on a monthly basis, annual trade deficit decreased by 63%
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IMF executive board to meet on July 12
Lender set to disburse $1.1b first tranche of $3b stand-by arrangement with Pakistan
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Approval for re-exporting removed
Oil industry players will now only need to inform OGRA 15 days prior
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India refiners pay in yuan for Russian oil imports
Sanctions force Moscow to find alternatives to dollar for settling payments
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IMF loan to boost economy, growth: PFC
CEO says stability will improve investor confidence
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China major investor in solar projects
Delegate says average utilisation of solar plants merely 19% in Pakistan
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Auto sector struggles despite IMF agreement
Tier-one vendor Agriauto Industries announces partial shutdown in July
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Saudi Arabia, Russia deepen oil cuts
Cuts amount to 1.5% of global supply, sending prices higher
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Forex reserves show improvement
Rise $533m to $4.06b as govt bank loan is realised
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Fitch, Moody’s warn of economic risks
Financial sustainability still under threat as Pakistan has to repay $25b
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IMF deal boosts investor confidence
10-year Pak Eurobond gains 2.75%, or $2, to reach 74.3 cents on the dollar
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Energy transition and reforms
DISCOs’ management must be privatised alongside equitable financial sharing between federation and provinces
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Inflation eases for first time in seven months
Year-on-year inflation was 29.4 per cent last month, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data shows
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Default and restructuring
Debt reprofiling could perhaps be a silver-lining to put our house in order
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Why ending big notes better than taxing salaried class?
Economic stability cannot be achieved by burdening the already taxed individuals
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The conundrum of faulty policies – I
Pakistan touts itself as a champion of privatisation but it has not benefited the country
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IMF loan and Investment Plan B
They hold potential to rejuvenate economy but it depends on political stability
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OPEC oil output posts small drop ahead of Saudi cut
Bloc pumped 50,000 bpd less than May’s figure
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Chinese firm commits to optimising solar PV market
Photovoltaic power may address energy shortage
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Wall Street ends quarter with broad rally
Major US stock indexes notch weekly, monthly, quarterly gains
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Stocks rebound on back of investor hopes
KSE-100 index surges 1,387.37 points, settles at 41,452.69
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With IMF’s lifeline, Eurobonds surge in global market
Stocks and rupee expected to soar when markets open next week
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Musk calls it temporary emergency measure
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Apple’s market value ends above $3tr for first time
This is Apple’s fourth straight record high close
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IMF deal to clear way for structural reforms
Malik praises Pakistan’s government for making the best possible efforts to secure the agreement
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Jack Ma’s surprise visit ignites speculation
Raises hopes about potential investments in Pakistan in the days to come
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More changes to oil policy sought
Govt wants to open Escrow account to deposit money for upgrading refineries
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‘Technology, high-quality seeds critical for growth’
RRDB chairman calls on govt to provide interest-free soft loans to farmers to adapt
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Chemical sector to set up units with Chinese help
Beijing has modern technology that can lift chemical industry under CPEC programme
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Spain doubles green hydrogen, biogas targets
Renewables to generate 81% of the country’s electricity by 2030
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Age of crisis leaves big currencies out of sync
Euro and dollar become less useful guides to other currency moves
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PSX shows signs of recovery amidst economic struggles
Offsets losses to negligible 0.20% decline, closing at 41,453 points on Tuesday
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Even debt restructuring may not be enough: experts
PBF Spokesperson, Zainab Jatoi expresses disappointment with incumbent govt’s handling of the financial situation
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Oil falls as rate hike fears offset inventory drop
EIA’s official supply report is due out at 1430 GMT
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Petrol price may be slashed by Rs6.48 per litre
Diesel rate, however, likely to surge by Rs13.84
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Driven by debt challenges, rupee plunges to historic low
Value drops 28% (Rs81) in FY23, with projections of further losses in FY24
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Declining coal prices stabilise local cement industry
Drop to approximately $100 per tonne, the lowest level in 26 months
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‘SME development vital for economic growth’
Minister announces inclusion of ‘entrepreneurship’ in curriculum
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Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy
Foxconn, best known for assembling Apple’s iPhones, previously invested about $52.7 million in Lordstown
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PRA exceeds revenue target, sets new record
Stands at Rs197 billion, surpassing last year’s revenue of Rs170.5 billion
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Virtual LNG pipelines critical for energy needs
OGRA conducts hearing on grant of licence to pioneer project
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Oil quota increases Gulf dominance
Shake-up likely to become more extreme in the next few years
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Despite slapping extra taxes, FBR misses target by Rs496b
Revenue board collects Rs7.14tr in FY23 against target of Rs7.64tr
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US, China, and UK top export ranks
Other notable export destinations include Germany and the UAE
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Reliance on foreign oil suppliers threatens industry
OCAC rejects notion of forex savings, fears repercussions for overall economy
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35% tax on monthly income of over Rs500,000
Govt increases tax burden on people, gives more benefits to lawmakers
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S African company invests $1m into Pakistani startup
DNI Group, Neem partnership aims to promote embedded finance in Pakistan
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Pakistan dollar bonds surge after revised budget approval
Budget review comes after PM met IMF MD over the weekend
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Oil prices rise 1%
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.7%, at $74.39 a barrel at 1633 GMT









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