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Petrol and Diesel Sales Fall Sharply in Pakistan as High Fuel Prices Weigh on Demand
Petrol and diesel sales in Pakistan declined sharply in August 2026 as elevated fuel prices continued…
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Finance Minister Backs Plan to Bring Locally Developed GM Corn to Pakistan’s Market
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for concrete steps to bring genetically modified (GM) corn to…
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US-Iran War Threatens Pakistan’s Economic Growth and Inflation Outlook: Finance Minister
Pakistan’s economic recovery could face fresh challenges as the ongoing US-Iran war increases uncertainty across the…
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China’s CHEC Proposes $522 Million Plan for New Keti Bunder Deep-Water Port
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has proposed a preliminary engineering cost of $522.34 million for the…
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Pakistan Eyes $400 Million Annual Remittance Savings Through Regulated Stablecoins
Pakistan could potentially save around $400 million every year by using regulated stablecoins for remittances, according…
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RLNG Power Generation Cost Hits All-Time High in Pakistan
The cost of generating electricity from regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) in Pakistan reached an all-time…
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Govt Increases Petroleum Dealers’ Margin by 15.5% Effective September 1
The government has approved an increase in the petroleum dealers’ margin on motor gasoline and high-speed…
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Gold Rises Back Above Rs. 4.6 Lakh in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan started the new week on a stronger note, with the price of…
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Investors Seek Dollar Payments and Contract Protection in Pakistan DISCO Privatization
Prospective investors interested in buying three of Pakistan’s major power distribution companies are seeking stronger financial…
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Business Leaders Urge Government to Build More Predictable Tax System
Business leaders have called on the federal government to introduce a more predictable and transparent tax…
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Mari Energies Reports Record Rs. 87.1 Billion Profit for FY2026, Announces Higher Dividend
Mari Energies Limited has posted its highest-ever annual profit, reporting a standalone net profit of Rs.…
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SECP Registers Record 5,438 New Companies in July as Pakistan’s Business Confidence Strengthens
Pakistan’s corporate sector reached a historic milestone as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)…
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Gold Prices Surge by Rs. 10,000 Per Tola in Pakistan Amid Global Market Rally
Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant jump on Wednesday, with the precious metal becoming Rs.…
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Pakistan Invites Japan to Co-Finance ML-1 Railway Project to Strengthen Infrastructure Partnership
Pakistan has formally invited the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to co-finance the Main Line-1 (ML-1)…
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Sindh Drives 32% Surge in Pakistan’s Cotton Production Despite Slight Decline in Punjab
Pakistan’s cotton sector has recorded a strong start to the new harvesting season, with seed cotton…
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FBR Surpasses July Tax Target with Rs. 820 Billion Collection, Giving FY27 a Strong Start
Pakistan has kicked off the fiscal year 2026-27 on a positive financial note as the Federal…
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Pakistan Removed From Global War-Risk Shipping List in Major Boost for Trade and Maritime Confidence
Pakistan has officially been removed from the global war-risk shipping list, marking a significant milestone for…
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Business Community Criticizes SBP for Keeping Interest Rate at 11.5%
Pakistan’s business community has expressed strong disappointment after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to…
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JS Bank Complaint Leads to FIR Against Four Southland Flour Mill Partners Over Alleged Rs. 100 Million Loan Default
A criminal case has been registered against four partners of M/s Southland Flour Mill after JS…
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Gold Prices Continue to Fall in Pakistan as Global Market Weakness Pushes Rates Lower
Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trend on Friday, providing some relief to buyers as…