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ADB lifts Pakistan’s growth outlook

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year due to a less...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Oil, gas found in Kohat

ISLAMABAD: The state-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDC) announced on Wednesday that it has made a significant oil and gas discovery...

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The Newspapers Staff Reporter

US Exim Bank okays $1.2bn for Reko Diq

ISLAMABAD: The Exim Bank of the United States has approved $1.25 billion in financing to support the mining and critical minerals in Reko Diq, US...

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Amin Ahmed

IMF chief urges China to curb exports, boost consumption

BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday urged China to make the “brave choice” of speeding up structural reform, as pressure...

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Reuters

SBP receives $1.2bn tranche from IMF

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that it had received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the global...

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News Desk

$119m withdrawn from T-bills in Nov

KARACHI: Instead of improving, the foreign investment climate has become more difficult for Pakistan, as seen in treasury bills where outflows...

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Shahid Iqbal

Kinno exports begin as 6,000 tonnes shipped to Middle East, Sri Lanka and Philippines

KARACHI: Exporters so far shipped around 6,000 tonnes of kinno to the Middle East, Sri Lanka and the Philippines since Dec 1. The All Pakistan...

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The Newspapers Staff Reporter

ECC hikes petrol, diesel margins for oil marketing companies, dealers

• Vehicle import rules tightened; only transfer of residence, gift schemes retained, personal baggage scheme discontinued• Chloroform imports...

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Khaleeq Kiani

ECC hikes petrol, diesel margins for OMCs, dealers

• Vehicle import rules tightened; only transfer of residence, gift schemes retained, personal baggage scheme discontinued• Chloroform imports...

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Khaleeq Kiani

NA body orders review of mobile phone taxes

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Tuesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

PSX hits new high on crucial inflow

KARACHI: As anticipated, the inflow of $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and an increase in workers’ remittances on Tuesday...

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Muhammad Kashif

Nepra raises uniform tariff by 33 paise per unit for 3 months amid rising inefficiencies

ISLAMABAD: With a damning additional note on the cost of institutional inefficiencies, theft and mismanagement, the National Electric Power...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Chinese group eyes setting up solar panel plant in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: China’s Hebei Juhang Energy Technology Group has expressed keen interest in establishing a large-scale solar panel manufacturing plant...

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Amin Ahmed

Remittances rise 9.4pc in November

KARACHI: Remittances from overseas Pakistanis, the country’s most reliable source of foreign exchange, remained strong in November, raising hopes...

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Shahid Iqbal

IMF approves another $1.2bn tranche for Pakistan

• Allows Islamabad to draw $1bn under EFF and $200m under RSF after successful review• Says country maintained stability despite severe floods and...

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Anwar Iqbal

Population growth puts strain on Pakistan’s water resources: ADB

• Upstream water control, infrastructure issues seen as threat to Indus system• Rising demand, untreated waste pose challenge to urban water supply...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Exports to five central Asian states contract

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to five central Asian countries (CACs) shrank 9.59 per cent year-on-year during the first four months of the current...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

PM okays power projects for GB and Gwadar

• Says transparent, timely completion of uplift schemes govt’s top priority• Directs ministry to prepare roadmap for investment in health sector...

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Syed Irfan Raza

IMF sees Pakistan stepping back from default risk

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections for Pakistan suggest that the immediate risk of economic free fall has eased but the...

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Anwar Iqbal

2 power firms fined for failing to avert blackout

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed Rs25 million each on Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) and...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Sugar prices start easing as cane crushing picks up momentum

KARACHI: Wholesale sugar rates are now on a downward trajectory as cane crushing in Punjab and Sindh mills gains momentum. Traders said that...

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Aamir Shafaat Khan

Govt plans large battery storage to ‘stabilise grid’

• Move aims to manage renewable intermittency, reduce frequency fluctuations, minister says• Clean energy share rises to 46pc, surpassing 2025...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Dovetailing economic growth with stability

The national debate on diverse approaches or strategies to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth has intensified with greater clarity...

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Jawaid Bokhari

Centre’s own spending rises amid austerity, restructuring

• Civil administration costs jump 13pc to Rs161.2bn in July-Sept• Pension bill soars 125pc over five years; subsidy payments rise six times to...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Rising imports, burning reserves

The State Bank’s latest 4MFY26 data has rung major alarm bells. The country’s current account deficit (CAD) has ballooned to $733 million, a...

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Shamsul Islam Khan

Bulk of NAB recoveries in form of assets, land

• Anti-graft body claims to have retrieved Rs9tr since 2023• Instead of clipping its wings, changes to NAB law expanded scope of its work, says...

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Syed Irfan Raza

Pakistan to sell excess gas in international markets from January 1: petroleum minister

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Sunday that Pakistan would begin selling excess liquefied natural gas (LNG) in international markets...

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News Desk

Rupee expected to break Rs280 barrier against US dollar by December end

KARACHI: Though the rupee has been appreciating against the dollar in what dealers describe as a managed way, the market expects the local currency...

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Shahid Iqbal

Textile industry in meltdown: Cotton Ginners Forum chairman

LAHORE: The domestic spinning and cotton textile sector is facing what industry leaders describe as the worst economic crisis in the country’s...

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Amjad Mahmood

Downturn deepens as textile sector flags competitiveness crisis

LAHORE: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has expressed grave concerns over the decline in the country’s textile exports for the...

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Khalid Hasnain

Report examines exits and operational shifts of MNCs, says Pakistan’s business environment is at turning point

ISLAMABAD: A research report prepared by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) examines the exits and operational...

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Amin Ahmed

Non-textile exports dip over 14pc in July-October

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of non-textile products shrank 14.45 per cent to $4.056 billion in the first four months from $4.741bn over the...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

Pakistan establishes first lab for solar panels with Korean govt’s support

ISLAMABAD: The country’s first testing laboratory for photovoltaic (PV) modules, commonly known as solar panels, has been established with the...

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ADB lifts Pakistan’s growth outlook

Khaleeq Kiani

Oil, gas found in Kohat

The Newspapers Staff Reporter

US Exim Bank okays $1.2bn for Reko Diq

Amin Ahmed

IMF chief urges China to curb exports, boost consumption

Reuters

SBP receives $1.2bn tranche from IMF

News Desk

$119m withdrawn from T-bills in Nov

Shahid Iqbal

Kinno exports begin as 6,000 tonnes shipped to Middle East, Sri Lanka and Philippines

The Newspapers Staff Reporter

ECC hikes petrol, diesel margins for oil marketing companies, dealers

Khaleeq Kiani

ECC hikes petrol, diesel margins for OMCs, dealers

Khaleeq Kiani

NA body orders review of mobile phone taxes

Mubarak Zeb Khan

PSX hits new high on crucial inflow

Muhammad Kashif

Nepra raises uniform tariff by 33 paise per unit for 3 months amid rising inefficiencies

Khaleeq Kiani

Chinese group eyes setting up solar panel plant in Pakistan

Amin Ahmed

Remittances rise 9.4pc in November

Shahid Iqbal

IMF approves another $1.2bn tranche for Pakistan

Anwar Iqbal

Population growth puts strain on Pakistan’s water resources: ADB

Khaleeq Kiani

Exports to five central Asian states contract

Mubarak Zeb Khan

PM okays power projects for GB and Gwadar

Syed Irfan Raza

IMF sees Pakistan stepping back from default risk

Anwar Iqbal

2 power firms fined for failing to avert blackout

Khaleeq Kiani

Sugar prices start easing as cane crushing picks up momentum

Aamir Shafaat Khan

Govt plans large battery storage to ‘stabilise grid’

Khaleeq Kiani

Dovetailing economic growth with stability

Jawaid Bokhari

Centre’s own spending rises amid austerity, restructuring

Khaleeq Kiani

Rising imports, burning reserves

Shamsul Islam Khan

Bulk of NAB recoveries in form of assets, land

Syed Irfan Raza

Pakistan to sell excess gas in international markets from January 1: petroleum minister

News Desk

Rupee expected to break Rs280 barrier against US dollar by December end

Shahid Iqbal

Textile industry in meltdown: Cotton Ginners Forum chairman

Amjad Mahmood

Downturn deepens as textile sector flags competitiveness crisis

Khalid Hasnain

Report examines exits and operational shifts of MNCs, says Pakistan’s business environment is at turning point

Amin Ahmed

Non-textile exports dip over 14pc in July-October

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Pakistan establishes first lab for solar panels with Korean govt’s support

Kalbe Ali