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Pakistan’s Imports Cross $45 Billion in Eight Months as Demand for Phones, Cars and Food Rises

Pakistan’s total imports have crossed $45 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, showing a noticeable increase compared to the same...

Shipping Disruptions Hit Pakistan’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Gulf Markets

Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable exports are facing serious disruptions as several global shipping companies have suspended operations to Middle Eastern ports due to the ongoing...

Foreign Investment in Pakistan’s T-Bills Slows as Gulf Investors Pause New Purchases

Foreign investment in Pakistan’s treasury bills slowed significantly in early March, according to new data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). By March...

Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Push PSX Down Over 1,600 Points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced heavy selling pressure on Friday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising global oil prices weighed on...

Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $21.6 Billion, SBP Reports Modest Increase

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.60 billion during the week ending March 6, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank...

FTO Orders FBR to Adjust Refunds Before Recovering Super Tax

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover Super Tax from taxpayers only after adjusting any pending refund...

Pakistan Receives Over $5 Billion in Foreign Assistance During First Seven Months of FY26

Pakistan received $5.17 billion in foreign financial assistance during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Economic...

Gold Prices Rise Again in Pakistan as Global Market Strengthens

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday following a rise in international gold rates. The price of gold in the local market moved higher as...

Pakistan Reaffirms Strong Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to support Saudi Arabia whenever necessary, according to a statement from the spokesperson of Shehbaz Sharif. In an interview, government...

Pakistan Moves Closer to 5G Rollout After Successful Spectrum Auction

PTA is preparing to take another important step toward launching 5G mobile services in Pakistan. The authority will organize the Spectrum Auction Assignment Stage on...

PSX Rebounds Strongly as KSE-100 Jumps Over 9,000 Points After Global Optimism

The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong recovery on Tuesday after a sharp sell-off a day earlier. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by more than...

Oil Prices Drop After Peace Signals Ease Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices fell on Tuesday after reaching their highest levels in more than three years a day earlier. The decline came after Donald Trump...

CCP Urges Major Overhaul to Revive Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Industry

Pakistan’s civil aviation sector is facing serious challenges and needs a complete long-term plan to improve, according to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). In...

Hope for Pakistan Railways: Private Sector Steps In for Freight

Private companies in Pakistan are showing strong interest in taking over freight operations on Pakistan Railways. Business leaders say the railway freight business has been...

Mega Boost for Pakistan! BYD EV Plant at Port Qasim Almost Done

Pakistan is preparing to enter a new phase in its automobile industry as a major electric vehicle manufacturing plant nears completion at Port Qasim. The...

Pakistan Requests IMF to Suspend Petroleum Levy Amid Rising Fuel Costs

The government of Pakistan has asked the International Monetary Fund to consider suspending the petroleum carbon levy as fuel prices continue to rise in global...

From $4,500 to $5,300: Gold Becomes World’s Top Reserve Choice

Gold has taken the top spot as the world's largest global reserve asset for the first time in nearly three decades. By early 2026, central...

Pakistan Considers Reducing PTA Taxes to Make Smartphones More Affordable

The government of Pakistan is considering easing taxes on smartphones in order to make mobile devices more affordable for the public. The proposal is currently...

WhatsApp Plus: Premium Subscription Coming Soon with Extra Features

WhatsApp is planning to introduce a paid subscription called WhatsApp Plus. The normal messaging app will stay completely free for everyone. The premium plan is...

25% Rise in Govt Fuel Bill Expected Due to Price Increase

Pakistan’s recent increase in petrol and diesel prices is expected to raise the cost of operating government vehicles across the country. Petrol prices have climbed...

Big Relief Ahead: Govt Cuts Rs163 Billion from Power Contracts

Pakistan’s government has revised several electricity purchase agreements to reduce financial pressure on the power sector. The Economic Coordination Committee approved the decision during a...

JazzWorld Offers Free Data to Customers in Middle East Amid Regional Internet Issues

JazzWorld, the international roaming service from Pakistan’s leading telecom company Jazz, has stepped in to help its customers in the Middle East. The company started...

Pakistan Inflation Climbs Again: Food & Fuel Hit Households Hard

Pakistan’s weekly inflation has increased slightly as the prices of several essential items have gone up across the country. According to data released by the...

$5–10 Billion Chinese Aerospace Investment Coming to Pakistan

A major Chinese aerospace investment group is planning to explore a large investment in Pakistan, with discussions looking at a possible $5 to $10 billion...

MG Motor Pakistan Announces $20M Expansion to Increase Production

MG Motor Pakistan has announced plans to invest about 20 million dollars to expand its vehicle manufacturing plant in Lahore. The move is aimed at...

IMF Concerned: Pakistan’s Huge Electricity Subsidy May Increase Debt

The International Monetary Fund has raised questions about Pakistan’s plan to allocate around Rs1 trillion in electricity subsidies in the upcoming fiscal budget. Officials from...

Good News! Pakistan’s Economy Expected to Grow Up to 4.75% This Year

Pakistan’s economy is expected to record moderate growth during the current fiscal year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank’s governor...

Pakistan’s Imports Cross $45 Billion in Eight Months as Demand for Phones, Cars and Food Rises

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Shipping Disruptions Hit Pakistan’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Gulf Markets

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Foreign Investment in Pakistan’s T-Bills Slows as Gulf Investors Pause New Purchases

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Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Push PSX Down Over 1,600 Points

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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $21.6 Billion, SBP Reports Modest Increase

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FTO Orders FBR to Adjust Refunds Before Recovering Super Tax

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Pakistan Receives Over $5 Billion in Foreign Assistance During First Seven Months of FY26

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Gold Prices Rise Again in Pakistan as Global Market Strengthens

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Pakistan Reaffirms Strong Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Regional Tensions

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Pakistan Moves Closer to 5G Rollout After Successful Spectrum Auction

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PSX Rebounds Strongly as KSE-100 Jumps Over 9,000 Points After Global Optimism

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Oil Prices Drop After Peace Signals Ease Global Supply Fears

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CCP Urges Major Overhaul to Revive Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Industry

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Hope for Pakistan Railways: Private Sector Steps In for Freight

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Mega Boost for Pakistan! BYD EV Plant at Port Qasim Almost Done

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Pakistan Requests IMF to Suspend Petroleum Levy Amid Rising Fuel Costs

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From $4,500 to $5,300: Gold Becomes World’s Top Reserve Choice

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Pakistan Considers Reducing PTA Taxes to Make Smartphones More Affordable

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WhatsApp Plus: Premium Subscription Coming Soon with Extra Features

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25% Rise in Govt Fuel Bill Expected Due to Price Increase

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Big Relief Ahead: Govt Cuts Rs163 Billion from Power Contracts

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JazzWorld Offers Free Data to Customers in Middle East Amid Regional Internet Issues

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Pakistan Inflation Climbs Again: Food & Fuel Hit Households Hard

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$5–10 Billion Chinese Aerospace Investment Coming to Pakistan

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MG Motor Pakistan Announces $20M Expansion to Increase Production

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IMF Concerned: Pakistan’s Huge Electricity Subsidy May Increase Debt

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Good News! Pakistan’s Economy Expected to Grow Up to 4.75% This Year

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ChatGPT Loses About 1.5 Million Users After OpenAI‑Pentagon AI Deal Sparks Backlash

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Big Boost! Pakistan Business Sentiment Hits +22% in Latest Survey

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Pakistan Weighs Weekly Oil Price Reviews to Shield Consumers

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APTMA Warns: Strait of Hormuz Blockade May Cut Pakistan Exports by 20%

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Pakistan’s Largest Gas Supplier Reduces Industrial Supply as Middle East Tensions Disrupt LNG Trade

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Cotton Crisis Deepens: Pakistan Misses Target by 4.6 Million Bales

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Agritech Halts Urea Production After RLNG Supply Cut, Raising Fertiliser Concerns

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Pakistan Launches Mobile & Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–2033 to Boost Exports

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Engro Holdings Expands Tower Network to Over 15,000 Sites Across Pakistan

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Punjab Government Moves to Set Up Dedicated Cyber Crime Investigation Unit

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Pakistan Rupee Strengthens Further Against Dollar and Pound Despite Global Pressures

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Pakistan Stock Exchange Suffers Historic Drop as Global Tensions Spark Heavy Selling

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Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Records Over Rs. 1 Trillion Revenue as Broadband Users Reach 150 Million

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ARY Group Completes Deal to Acquire Nukta Digital News Platform

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Pakistan Furniture Council Urges Govt to Grant Official Industry Status for Stronger Growth

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Manufacturing Boom! Pakistan PMI Reaches 14-Month Peak in February

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Pakistan’s Non-Textile Exports Fall Sharply as Engineering and Cement Sectors Show Growth

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Pakistan Climbs to 72nd in Global Startup Rankings as IT Exports Reach $1.8 Billion

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Pakistan’s Tax Authority Misses Target by Rs429 Billion in First Eight Months of Fiscal Year

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Pakistan Lowers Mortgage Rate to 5% to Help 500,000 Families Get Homes

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LDA Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Properties Raises Concerns for Businesses in Lahore

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Digital Livestock System to Support Farmers

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KSE-100 Falls 830 Points Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

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Karachi to Host First Overseas Dubai FinTech Summit in August 2026

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Senate Approves Virtual Assets Bill 2026 to Regulate Crypto Market in Pakistan

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KCCI Supports Trade Rule Changes to Strengthen Local Industry

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Pakistan’s Inflation Likely to Rise to 7.4% in February, Highest in 18 Months

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Pakistan Aims for $1 Trillion Economy by 2035 with Deep Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal

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SECP Updates Shariah Index Rules to Boost Investor Confidence

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UAE Assures $2 Billion Rollover to Support Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Position

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Cement Dispatches Increase 4.36% in January as Construction Activity Improves

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Pakistan Welcomes 79 New Foreign Companies, Rs 40.7 Billion Invested in Three Years

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Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 to Attract Global Investors

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KATI Calls for Industrial Relief in IMF Negotiations to Support Manufacturing Sector

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Pakistan Plans Lowest Industrial Electricity Rates Under IMF Program

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Pakistan’s Regional Trade Gap Expands to 9 Billion Dollars in First Seven Months of FY26

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OGDCL Profit Dips 11% in First Half of FY26 as Sales Slow

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Rupee Continues Steady Climb, Sets New Records Against US Dollar

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Somalia Plans Rs2.51 Trillion Deal to Buy 24 JF-17 Block III Jets from Pakistan

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Pakistan’s Foreign Direct Investment Falls Sharply to $981 Million, Pressuring Economy

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Lawmakers Alarmed as Gas Circular Debt Crosses Rs3.28 Trillion

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Industrial Relief and Fiscal Gains Mark Cautious Recovery in Pakistan

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China Emerges as Pakistan’s Largest Foreign Investor in January 2026

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Pakistan Stock Market Falls Nearly 10% from January High

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T-Bill Auction Shows Strong Demand as Yields Rise

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Pakistan’s Foreign Currency Reserves Rise Slightly as SBP Buffers Against Market Strain

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Strong Start to 2026 as 3,881 New Companies Registered

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Banks Step Up Farm Support with Rs1.41 Trillion in Six Months

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Pakistan and China Advance Joint Livestock Technology Projects in New CPEC Phase

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Symmetry Group Approves Rs1.25 Billion Expansion Plan with Focus on Global Tech and AI Investment

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Strong Solar Policy Review Ordered as PM Shehbaz Steps In on New NEPRA Regulations

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Pakistan Moves to Sell 500,000 Tons of PASSCO Wheat to Ease Surplus Stocks

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Pakistan’s Remittances Climb to $23.2 Billion in First Seven Months of FY26

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Pakistan Unveils Indigenous SMASH Hypersonic Missile at World Defense Show 2026

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Pakistan Commits $1 Billion to Build National AI Ecosystem by 2030

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US Approves $1.3 Billion for Reko Diq in Major Mining Boost

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Pakistan Earns $10.95 Billion from Textile Exports in Seven Months

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Crypto Market Crashes: $2 Trillion Wiped Out as Bitcoin Hits $60,000 Low

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Pakistan Takes Over Presidency of Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO)

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FBR Issues Rs 188.9 Million Tax Demand to Sazgar Engineering Works

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Attock Refinery Takes Step to Manage Fuel Oversupply

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Gilgit-Baltistan Attracts $20 Million from Kazakhstan for Gold Mining Venture

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Pakistan’s First NCP Industrial Expo 2026 Ends on High Note with Major Tech Breakthroughs

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Government Clears Regulatory Reforms to Reduce Costs and Support Businesses

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Petroleum Sales Rise 10% in January, Indicating Economic Recovery

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Pakistan Set to Emerge as Key Player in JPMorgan’s Frontier Debt Index

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Regulatory Measures Drive Rs589 Billion Credit Expansion for Pakistani Industries

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Pakistan’s Industrial Expansion Slows Despite Trade Agreements

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Government Moves to Fast-Track Privatisation of Islamabad Airport and Power Companies

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SPI Falls Slightly as Food Prices Ease, PBS Data Shows

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K-Electric’s Liabilities to Government Surge Over 50% Amid Tariff Disputes

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Sazgar Engineering Reports Strong Profit Growth in First Half of FY26

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Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Records Rs. 100 Billion Profit After Major Reforms

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