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NEPRA issues notice to K-Electric over load-shedding
Says outages based on technical and commercial losses violate law
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Gold prices tumble on Israel-Iran ceasefire
Slip by Rs3,800 per tola; rupee gains 10 paisa against greenback
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Govt rules out tax reversal on car imports
Mandatory registration, certification planned; EV policy aims to convert 2.2 million vehicles by 2030
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Dairy industry offers price cut by Rs50 if tax reduced
This is for the first time that tax hike may actually lead to a drop in tax receipts
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China to reschedule $1.8b debt
Revised arrangement critical for IMF programme as reserves fall below $10b
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NEPRA considers 10 paisa power tariff hike for May
The proposal has been submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G)
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Tariff cut on chemicals, plastic stokes concerns
Industry claims it is already on verge of collapse due to high energy and raw material costs, elevated taxes
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Consumer confidence at highest since 2022
CCI records increase of 9.2% over previous quarter and 24.6% improvement vs same period last year
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Pakistan, Russia aim to remove barriers
Envoy vows to facilitate clearance of potato consignments
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Dairy sector shrinks 20% after GST blow
Soaring costs stall investment, threaten industry: PDA
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Driven by ME ceasefire, PSX soars over 6,000 points
Investor confidence strengthens as geopolitical de-escalation triggers stock buying spree
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PSX surges 5.58% as market rallies after Iran-Israel ceasefire
Current index gained 6,479.11 points over the previous close
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Double-digit fuel inflation looms
Diesel, petrol prices may see hike up to Rs27 amid Israel-Iran tensions
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye $2b trade goal
Envoy meets PM's aide to boost ties in agri, energy, e-commerce
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Refineries warn of 'catastrophic effect'
Advisory body says new levies on furnace oil will raise operation cost, cause hefty losses
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BISP, Karachi Chamber to boost skill development
10 million families to benefit from market-driven training with industry support
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Rupee continues to weaken, slips 17 paisa
Gold prices ease by Rs300, though global market rises on Mideast conflict
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Stocks slump in panic selling
KSE-100 index plunges 3,856 points as regional conflict sparks sell-off
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Ministry asks for delay in tariff relief for Karachi
Believes power price cut by Rs4.69 per unit will impact uniform tariffs across country
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Turkiye looks for jointventures in IT, tourism
The ambassador said that many leading companies of Turkiye were already operating in Pakistan
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Oil falls nearly 4% as Iran retaliates
Brent crude futures were down $2.91, or 3.8%, at $74.09 a barrel by 1713GMT
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Rs28.8tr debt spending bill tabled
Despite lower interest costs, key institutions get double-digit budget hikes
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Govt urged to rethink new taxes
E-commerce strategists warn Finance Bill 2025 could halt formalisation
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Russia offers stakes in its Nigeria oil, gas fields
Gazprom proposes joint ventures with OGDCL in exploration projects
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Pakistan's governance crisis impedes prosperity
State promised by Jinnah has devolved into system dominated by exclusion, elitism and inequality
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AI gamble must be smart, not just fast
No matter how lucrative AI-driven public sector may be, these models must be thoroughly tested before being deployed
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An ideal five-year economic policy
Fiscal consolidation must be paired with inclusive growth, structural reforms
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A case to abolish capital gains tax
This tax has many unfair features; its withdrawal will increase incentives for more capital investment
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Pakistan's moment for structural reforms
Reforms target tariffs, electricity, SOEs and debt to make economy more competitive
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Pakistan must navigate carefully
Country needs to align with global powers, forge regional partnerships
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The EV wheels are turning in Pakistan
From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up?
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'Oil output hikes justified'
Rosneft says OPEC may bring forward its output hikes by around a year
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PSX posts fourth weekly decline
KSE-100 index suffers 2,120-point loss amid Israel-Iran conflict, rising oil prices
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Inflation, rupee dip lift FBR taxes
Revenue up in 5 years against 18% in previous decade; questions remain on sustainability
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Banking institute, cyber firm collaborate on security
Will take capacity-building initiatives focused on cyber risk, digital forensics
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Textile industry for adopting proposals
Voices concern over imposition of both minimum and advance tax on exporters
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SBP seeks tax on foreign investment
Ties tax benefits to one-year minimum retention as rupee weakens
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OGRA directs oil companies to maintain 20-day reserves amid Iran-Israel conflict
Refuting oil shortage reports, OGRA spokesperson says country has sufficient petroleum reserves to meet current demand
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FTO prevents taxmen from sealing retail shops
Directs FBR to fix Point-of-Sale system glitches, train field officers
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Fuel and food items lift SPI by 0.27%
Short-term inflation extends upward trend but annual reading eases 2.06%
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SBP injects Rs14tr to bridge gaps
Indirect fiscal financing via OMO amid IMF borrowing limits; rupee down 6 paisas to 283.70/$
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Steel sector warns of collapse
Fears becoming first casualty of $1b import surge, 2 million job losses
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'Budget deepening inequality'
Experts say FY26 plan ignores public welfare, pushes for more loans
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PSX closes flat over Israel-Iran tensions
Profit-taking erases early advances; index holds 120,000 level
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LCCI for addressing Gulf visa challenges
Warns that visa issuance delays in UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia are harming trade
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IT potential showcased at US investment conference
Envoy highlights prospects of collaboration, driven by Pakistan's talented youth