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SBP Raises Pakistan Policy Rate to 12% as Inflation Risks Increase
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised its benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points to…
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One in Six New Labour Market Entrants in Pakistan Fails to Find Work: World Bank
Pakistan is struggling to create enough jobs for its rapidly expanding workforce, with one in every…
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FBR Sets Up Media Coordination Unit for Taxpayer Outreach and Public Communication
The Federal Board of Revenue has established a new Media Coordination Unit (MCU) to strengthen its…
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Rs1.73 Per Unit Electricity Adjustment Awaits NEPRA Decision
Electricity consumers in Pakistan could face an additional fuel charges adjustment of around Rs1.73 per unit…
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Petrol Price in Pakistan Today: Rs387.40 Per Litre from October 1, 2026
Petrol prices in Pakistan have been reduced again, with the new rates taking effect from October…
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Pakistan’s Listed Refineries Report Rs54.8 Billion Profit in FY2026
Pakistan’s listed refinery sector returned to a combined net profit of Rs54.8 billion in FY2026, compared…
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Gold Prices Fall for Fifth Straight Day in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their sharp decline on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive session of…
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Government Says Protests Cost Rs. 120 Billion Daily as Container Costs Draw Attention
The federal government has highlighted the economic impact of protests, long marches and road blockades in…
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SIFC Launches Digital Platform to Streamline Investor Support in Pakistan
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has introduced a centralized digital platform to make it easier…
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SECP Proposes More Insurance Tribunals and Digital Complaint System in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a set of reforms aimed at…
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FED Collection Rises to Rs. 840 Billion in FY2025-26 as Key Sectors Drive Growth
Federal Excise Duty (FED) collection in Pakistan increased significantly during fiscal year 2025-26, reaching Rs. 840.02…
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Gold Prices Fall Sharply Again in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan declined sharply on Monday, continuing a downward trend that was also observed…
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Ahsan Iqbal Backs Rs. 57 Billion Project to Transform and Digitalize FBR
The federal government has moved forward with a major Rs. 57.1 billion initiative aimed at modernizing…
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IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan for $7 Billion Programme Review Starting September 23
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is scheduled to visit Pakistan from September 23 to assess…
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Government Highlights Rs. 51.13 Billion Disbursement Under Apna Ghar Housing Program
The federal government has highlighted the rapid disbursement of affordable housing loans under Prime Minister’s Apna…
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Pakistan Approves Export of 250,000 Tons of Sugar Ahead of Crushing Season
Pakistan has approved the export of 250,000 tons of sugar from stocks currently available in the…
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Oil Prices Cross $100 as US-Iran War Raises Global Supply Concerns
Global oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as…
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Government Pays Rs. 2.935 Trillion to Power Plants in 11 Months
The federal government paid Rs. 2.935 trillion to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during the first 11…
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Pakistan’s Cotton Arrivals Surge 27% as Favorable Weather Boosts Crop
Pakistan’s cotton arrivals have increased by 27 percent year on year, signaling a positive development for…
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Gold Price in Pakistan Jumps Rs. 11,200 in a Single Day
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp recovery on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold…