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Correcting West's narrative on Pakistan
Talk of being in 'deep crisis' due to Chinese loans is far from reality
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Why devaluations of currency do not work
Devaluing country may not see any change in real output but will experience rise in inflation
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TikTok – a tool for social awareness
Social media platform highlights critical issues, promotes change during discourse
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Strengthening Pakistan's service exports
ICT sector can drive export revenue, but internet connectivity, policies remain hurdles
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Leveraging recent successes to accelerate reforms and growth
It is time to build on positive developments as govt seems prepared to undertake ambitious reforms
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SIFC pushes for LPG plant resumption
Hopes to reduce LPG imports by 9%, save $73m annually, boost energy security
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SBP likely to cut policy rate again
Experts predict cautious approach to prevent currency depreciation
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PIA buyers seek investment protection
Demand waiver from taxes on air travel, fuel and aircraft lease
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Govt urged to tighten scrap import laws
Despite regulations, illegal import of contaminated compressor scrap continues
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Growing tea culture boosts trade with China
Annual tea imports hit over $600m as Pakistan explores ways to strengthen trade ties
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Mark Wood ruled out of Pak, NZ Tests
The elbow injury rules him out for rest of the year
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Pindi, Multan to host Pak-Eng Tests
PCB Chief assures that ECB is satisfied with arrangements
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PSX remains range bound ahead of EFF approval
KSE-100 index gains 410 points, or 0.5% WoW, settles at 78,898
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Govt urged to declare agriculture emergency
Kissan Ittehad chief laments rising costs, unpaid dues, and soaring power prices
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Youth skills key to climate change plan: Ajay Banga
World Bank President Ajay Banga visits Tuvalu, for youth training to adapt to climate change and rising sea levels
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Board formed to improve economic planning
Ahsan Iqbal says policy board will help stabilise economy
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Minister demands accountability for neglected workers
Criticises maritime organisations for negligence, delaying tactics
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SBP currency design competition: Shortlisted design sparks backlash on social media
Debate erupts over depiction of internationally-recognised disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir in a winning design
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Business leader calls for 10% interest rate, Rs25/unit electricity
SM Tanveer urges significant cuts to prevent widespread industrial closures
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Profit-taking wipes out almost all gains at PSX
KSE-100 index adds 34.38 points, settles at 78,897.73
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EVs to account for half of auto sales by 2030
BYD plans to open assembly plant in 2026, but will start selling vehicles later this year
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Internet outages cost e-businesses 30% revenue
IT experts urge govt to upgrade infrastructure as outages disrupt businesses, e-commerce platforms
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Software house owners visit PTA
Seek congenial environment for businesses
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Govt weighs offshore drilling reform
Dar-led committee mulls tax holidays, security measures to woo investors
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Weekly inflation dips to 3-year low
Pace of price increase slows down for fourth straight week
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Rupee rises to Rs278.57 against dollar in inter-bank market
Currency recovers as inflows improve, buoyed by higher export earnings, remittances
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PIA bidders reject major conditions
Refuse to make $500m investment, increase fleet size and fly on certain routes
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Halal meat industry faces growth hurdles
Experts urge strategic investment to unlock opportunities in global halal meat market
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NEPRA approves power price hike under quarterly, fuel price adjustments
Authority also reduces charges by 37 paisa per unit for July's fuel cost adjustment
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Officers suspended for valid refunds
Govt faces backlash for delayed exporter refunds amid revenue shortfall
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Govt notifies sweeping austerity measures
Purchase of new vehicles, machineries, creation of new posts, unnecessary foreign trips banned
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FBR issues new rules for duty collection and payments on property purchase
New duty to be collected and paid by buyer on gross amount during property allotment or transfer
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Progress on Diamer Basha dam reviewed
WAPDA chief pushes for swift construction, highlights development efforts
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Foreign exchange reserves reach 26-month high
Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $9.43bn, boosting the rupee’s value amid growing remittances and export earnings.
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Low oil prices to help cut imports
With 20% fall in crude, govt can build forex reserves and repay debt on time
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High taxes lead to 25.68% drop in cement sales
Decline in dispatches impacts domestic, export markets; industry calls for urgent review
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Stocks close flat amid range-bound trading
KSE-100 index edges up 15.33 points, settles at 78,863.34
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Pakistani fruit, juice exports to China surge
Beijing's growing appetite for high-quality fruits, juices provides lucrative opportunity
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Chinese lenders agree on daily SOFR
NEPRA proceedings discuss transition from LIBOR to Secured Overnight Financing Rate
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FM pushes for more Chinese investment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges Pak China Investment Company to expand joint ventures and boost exports.
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Experts urge reforms in ports and shipping policies
Highlight steep increases in costs that have severely impacted country's blue economy
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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia talks on Reko Diq mining project near completion: Petroleum minister
Saudi's Manara Minerals Investment Company to invest $1 billion in the project by acquiring a minority stake
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PIA bidding likely to conclude in a month
Potential buyer cannot resell airline for 3 years, will induct 20 planes.
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Govt barred from setting crop prices
IMF condition aimed at curbing provinces' extra spending, limiting subsidies
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Businessmen demand 500bps rate cut
Cite descending inflation, Moody's ratings upgrade.
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Japanese delegation looks to form JVs
Discusses pushing trade to $5b with focus on heavy industries.
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Pakistan-Indonesia trade soars to $3.34b
CG sees immense potential for collaboration, further development of ties.
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Minister promises action to address diesel crisis
Fuel imports continue despite rising stocks at refineries.
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Rupee depreciates to five-month low
Pakistani currency hit a five-month low at Rs278.77 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday.
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Aurangzeb meets foreign investors
Finance Minister highlights Pakistan's economic growth, citing improved exports, inflation, and credit ratings.







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