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At ECO Summit, PM Shehbaz calls for regional cooperation to confront global challenges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged stronger regional cooperation in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-Israel...

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PSX scales 130,000 barrier as market climbs by 2,100 points

Bulls continued their reign over the trading floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as shares scaled the 130,000-point barrier to...

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PSX rises by nearly 1,600 points a day after federal budget is passed

PSX rises by nearly 1,600 points a day after federal budget is passed

Bulls regained control of the trading floor as shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) climbed nearly 1,600 points at the close of the first...

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America’s (many) wars in the Middle East

America’s (many) wars in the Middle East

The region holds its breath, waiting to see if the recent developments mark the end of the conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv or the beginning of...

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Careem announces end of ride-hailing service in Pakistan from next month

Careem will suspend its ride-hailing service operations in Pakistan from July after nearly a decade in the industry, its CEO announced on Wednesday,...

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PTI’s Gohar suggests tax exemption for salaried class earning upto Rs2.2m annually

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Tuesday suggested increasing the minimum taxable income to Rs2.2 million per annum from the current Rs0.6m to...

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Pakistan, US agree to advance talks on reciprocal tariffs: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that Pakistan and the US will continue to strengthen their economic partnership as both sides...

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SBP maintains 11pc interest rate amid Mideast conflict

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained its policy rate on Monday at 11 per cent, after many analysts cited inflation risks from rising global...

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A timeline of the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran

A timeline of the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran

This is not the first time Israel has taken "pre-emptive action" against Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

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Israel just launched a ‘widescale’ attack on Iran. Here’s how we got to this point

Israel just launched a ‘widescale’ attack on Iran. Here’s how we got to this point

The recent attack comes on the heels of US-Iran nuclear talks that began in April this year.

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Aurangzeb says lower govt spending in FY2025 ‘response to right pushback’ from taxpayers

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said lower government expenditures in the outgoing fiscal year were a “response” to previous...

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PSX hits all-time high as proposed ‘neutral-to-positive’ budget well-received by investors

Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit an all-time high of 124,000 points on Wednesday as the proposed federal budget for the upcoming fiscal...

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Aurangzeb stresses tariff reforms key to export-led economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said lower government expenditures in the outgoing fiscal year were a “response” to previous...

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Budget FY26: Pakistan targets 4.2pc growth, slashes overall spending

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday unveiled Pakistan’s annual federal budget in a charged National Assembly session, outlining ambitious...

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Govt looks to balance growth, austerity and taxation in Rs17.6tr budget as session begins

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday unveiled Pakistan’s annual federal budget in a charged National Assembly session, outlining ambitious...

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‘Fantastic story on inflation’: Economic Survey shows ambitious GDP growth for FY25

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 on Monday, exuding confidence that the country’s economy would be...

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveils Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 on Monday, exuding confidence that the country’s economy would be...

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Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 to be unveiled today

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 on Monday, exuding confidence that the country’s economy would be...

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‘Little substantial achievement’: Analysts weigh in on Economic Survey for FY25

Analysts say the GDP per capita number is a poor indicator of the welfare of the average citizen; Pakistan needs more imports.

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We asked two ex-finance ministers what the 2025-26 budget should look like. Here are their thoughts

Per Asad Umar, we must shut down the biggest loophole in the form of real estate being used to hide wealth; Miftah highlights structural, political...

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PM Shehbaz, Turkiye’s Erdogan vow to step up measures for boosting trade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday conveyed his wishes to implement key decisions to boost bilateral ties with Pakistan, particularly in...

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Nepra announces Rs2.98 per unit refund for KE consumers in June bills

The National Elec­t­ric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday notified a negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs2.98 per unit for...

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‘A test of vision’: Finance gurus lay out expectations from upcoming budget

Pakistan must demonstrate that it can meet its defence needs without compromising its economic future — and that it is ready to claim a place in the...

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Shares at PSX climb 1,300 points due to ADB programme

Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) climbed by 1,300 points on Wednesday ahead of the budget announcement on June 10. The KSE-100 index...

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Shares at PSX climb 900 points in intraday trade due to ADB programme

Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) climbed by 1,300 points on Wednesday ahead of the budget announcement on June 10. The KSE-100 index...

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Govt to prioritise high-value projects as development budget stands at Rs880bn only: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the government will have to prioritise high-value...

03.06.2025 10

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Trump says Pakistani representatives coming to US next week for trade talks

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that representatives from Pakistan are coming to the United States next week as Islamabad seeks to make a...

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CERP, Princeton researchers initiate project to develop long-term energy transition

The Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP) and Princeton University researchers have initiated a project to develop a long-term energy...

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Bulls dominate as PSX rise by 600 points due to budget expectations

Bulls dominated the market on Thursday at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares rose by more than 600 points in intraday trade. The benchmark...

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Adviser to the finance minister announces ‘no extension’ in budget date amid speculation

Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said that no decision has been made to postpone the federal budget for the fiscal year...

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Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to grow ties through investment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev renewed their pledge to diversify the strategic partnership through investment in...

28.05.2025 60

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Shares at PSX trim 600 points on budget announcement delay

Bears continued their stampede on Monday at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares declined by more than 600 points in intraday trade. The...

27.05.2025 10

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Aurangzeb says govt focused on developing ‘strategic budget’ this time

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that the government was focused on developing a “strategic” federal budget for the fiscal year...

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Shares at PSX trim 800 points in intraday trade

Bears continued their stampede on Monday at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares declined by more than 600 points in intraday trade. The...

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Pakistan met all economic targets, EFF decisions taken by consensus: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that its executive board approved funding for Pakistan after the country “met all the...

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‘Brutal, unconscionable, evil’: Condemnations pour in over Khuzdar blast targeting students

HRCP says targeting of schoolchildren is a red line that must never be crossed; US Embassy says standing with Pakistan in condemning attack.

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‘Victory for women’: Lawyers hail SC verdict on Zahir Jaffer’s appeal

"It is a credit to Noor's family that they weren't coerced by blood pardons," says Barrister Asad Rahim.

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PSX hits 120,000 barrier to reach record high in intraday trade before losing gains

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued last week’s renewed momentum and crossed the 120,000-point barrier to reach a record high during...

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Govt achieved economic revival under PM Shehbaz, will provide relief in next budget: Sanaullah

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that the country has achieved economic revival under the leadership...

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Pakistan aims to bridge South and Central Asian economies: minister

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that Pakistan aims to emerge as a key transit hub, bridging the economies of South Asia and...

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Pakistan pulled off a ‘macroeconomic miracle’: report

Pakistan’s market has captured the attention of global investors amid its heightened tensions with India, US publication Barron’s reports. Over...

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Bulls dominate as PSX climbs over 1,000 points upon boost in investor sentiment

Bulls maintained a hold of the trading floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as shares gained over 1,000 points, continuing their...

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PSX jacks up record 9pc as ceasefire with India calms investors

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained a record nine per cent on Monday — the restored calm in the market mirroring that in the region after the...

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PSX jacks up record 9pc in intraday trade as ceasefire with India holds

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained a record nine per cent on Monday — the restored calm in the market mirroring that in the region after the...

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PSX opens up over 9pc as ceasefire with India holds

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained a record nine per cent on Monday — the restored calm in the market mirroring that in the region after the...

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India and Pakistan just stepped back from the brink of war. Here’s how it unfolded

It took US intervention for both sides to finally drop their guns.

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India and Pakistan just came back from the brink of war. Here’s how it unfolded

It took US intervention for both sides to finally drop their guns.

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IMF approves disbursement of $1bn to Pakistan under $7bn deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund...

11.05.2025 20

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IMF approves disbursement of $1bn to Pakistan under $7bn deal: PMO

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund...

10.05.2025 20

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May 9 and military courts: What the SC decision means for civilians

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