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Finance minister terms population, climate change as ‘existential issues’ Pakistan faces

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday termed population and climate change as “existential issues” that Pakistan must address to...

07.11.2025 20

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Dar hails ‘historic milestone’ as Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line launched

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday launched Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line and hailed it as a “historic milestone”...

06.11.2025 20

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CPEC has brought new opportunities to GB, says Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had brought new opportunities to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)....

03.11.2025 20

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Bulls in control as KSE-100 gains over 4,800 points

Bulls were in control at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index rose by more than 4,800 points with analysts...

01.11.2025 10

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch Economic Cooperation Framework to bolster trade and development

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched the Economic Cooperation Framework, which is based on their shared economic interests and reaffirms...

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Export-led growth necessary for economic stability: state minister

Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani said on Monday that export-led growth was essential to stabilise the economy, as he presented a...

29.10.2025 40

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Kundi seeks PM’s intervention against ‘unconstitutional’ restrictions on inter-provincial movement of wheat

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against “unconstitutional...

29.10.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz meets Saudi crown prince ahead of Future Investment Initiative conference

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday ahead of the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative...

29.10.2025 20

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Cooperation in trade, economic spheres win-win proposition, PM tells regional ministers’ conference

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that cooperation in trade and economic spheres was a “win-win proposition” which offered “rich...

26.10.2025 10

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Asif says govt committed to making PIA profitable as national carrier resumes flights to UK

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that the government was committed to making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) a profitable...

26.10.2025 20

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Dar hails visit of Polish counterpart as ‘significant’, says two sides agreed to expand bilateral cooperation

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar hailed the visit of his Polish counterpart to Pakistan on Thursday as “significant”, saying...

25.10.2025 30

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Aurangzeb ‘quite hopeful’ Pakistan can achieve close to 3.5pc GDP growth during ongoing fiscal year

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said he is “quite hopeful” that Pakistan could manage to achieve GDP growth of close to 3.5 per cent...

24.10.2025 50

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SBP, International Finance Corporation ink deal to boost local currency financing in Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) — a member of the World Bank Group — to...

22.10.2025 10

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Does KP have two chief ministers now? Legal experts weigh in

As PTI’s Sohail Afridi takes oath amid uproar, KP finds itself in a constitutional fog — a province with, at least on paper, two chief ministers...

14.10.2025 20

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IMF says made ‘significant progress’ toward reaching staff-level agreement in talks with Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that it had made “significant progress” toward reaching a staff-level agreement (SLA) in...

10.10.2025 20

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‘Welcome step’: PM hails Malaysian announcement of import of Halal meat worth $200m from Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday termed his Malaysian counterpart’s announcement of the import of Halal meat worth $200 million from Pakistan...

08.10.2025 30

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PM Shehbaz arrives in Malaysia for ‘comprehensive’ talks on economic engagement

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, according to state broadcaster PTV News. The broadcaster reported...

07.10.2025 40

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Demolishing New York’s Roosevelt Hotel to build skyscraper an option for Pakistan: report

Pakistan is considering options for the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, including demolishing the building, as part of its efforts to meet...

07.10.2025 20

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Pakistan sees ‘sharpest drop’ in default risk; only country showing consistent improvement: finance minister’s aide

Pakistan has recorded one of the “sharpest drops” in sovereign default risk globally and now ranks as the second-best performer in the world,...

07.10.2025 20

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Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen partnership in rail modernisation, regional connectivity

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday agreed to strengthen partnership on rail modernisation and regional connectivity, Press...

04.10.2025 20

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ECC approves Rs24bn for defence, interior ministries: report

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved over Rs24.17 billion in funding for the defence and interior ministries, according to...

04.10.2025 10

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PSX briefly surpasses 166,000 points to register new high

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone on Tuesday, crossing 166,000 points for the first time in history. The benchmark KSE-100...

01.10.2025 10

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PSX surpasses 166,000 points to hit new high

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone on Tuesday, crossing 166,000 points for the first time in history. The benchmark KSE-100...

01.10.2025 10

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Aurangzeb terms Rs1.2tr circular debt deal ‘largest financing’ in Pakistan’s history

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has hailed the Rs1.2 trillion bank loan secured to settle Pakistan’s circular debt as the “largest financing...

26.09.2025 20

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PIA gets TCO certificate, set to resume UK operations next month

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Wednesday that it has received Third Country Operator (TCO) approval for flight operations in the...

25.09.2025 10

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Google expands new AI plan to 40 more countries, including Pakistan

Google on Wednesday announced the rollout of its ‘Google AI Plus plan’ in 40 more countries, including Pakistan. The plan was first launched in...

25.09.2025 40

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PM Shehbaz urges IMF to consider flood impact in next review of Pakistan’s economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stated that Pakistan was steadily meeting its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme commitments, but...

25.09.2025 10

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PSX rises by 1,700 points on back of bolstered investor confidence after Saudi defence pact

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rose by 1,700 points on Thursday to settle near the all-time high of 158,000 on the back of increased investor...

19.09.2025 10

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Pakistan, Palestine sign health MoU in bid to foster closer bilateral ties

Pakistan and the State of Palestine signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to “strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector”,...

18.09.2025 50

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Pakistan again holds interest rate at 11pc as floods stoke inflation fears

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained its policy rate steady at 11 per cent on Monday for a third straight meeting as policymakers weighed...

16.09.2025 20

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Commerce minister reaches Iran on three-day visit to boost economic ties

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan reached Tehran on Sunday for a three-day official visit to boost economic relations between Pakistan and...

15.09.2025 30

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Governor Kundi condemns Punjab govt’s ‘arbitrary ban’ on wheat supply to KP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday condemned the Punjab government’s reported ban on wheat supply to his province. Kundi had...

12.09.2025 10

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Shanghai Electric Power terminates purchase of stake in KE

Shanghai Electric Power Company has decided to terminate its offer to acquire up to 66.4 per cent of K-Electric Ltd due to changes in Pakistan’s...

11.09.2025 30

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan sign Action Plan of Cooperation to further boost ties

Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday signed the Action Plan of Cooperation to boost bilateral ties, according to a statement by the Foreign Office. The...

10.09.2025 30

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PSX breaches 156,000-point barrier on back of improving macroeconomic indicators

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday breached the 156,000-point barrier amid continued investor optimism on the back of improving macroeconomic...

09.09.2025 60

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Kazakh Deputy PM to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow on 2-day visit to further cement ties

Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow on a two-day official visit to further cement...

08.09.2025 30

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PSX breaches 154,000-point barrier amid investor optimism despite flood-related risks

The Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday breached the 154,000-point barrier in intraday trade amid continued investor optimism. The KSE-100 index climbed...

06.09.2025 20

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PSX crosses 154,000 points amid investor optimism despite flood-related risks

The Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday breached the 154,000-point barrier in intraday trade amid continued investor optimism. The KSE-100 index climbed...

06.09.2025 10

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PM Shehbaz, Chinese premier reaffirm working on CPEC 2.0 as firms ink 21 MoUs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed on Thursday to work together on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC)...

06.09.2025 40

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PM Shehbaz, Chinese premier reaffirm working on CPEC 2.0 as firms ink $4.2bn MoUs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed on Thursday to work together on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC)...

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PM Shehbaz, Chinese premier reaffirm working on CPEC 2.0 in ‘most productive’ meeting

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed on Thursday to work together on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC)...

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PM Shehbaz meets Chinese premier; both agree to work on CPEC’s Phase 2.0

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed on Thursday to work together on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC)...

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Business tycoon, renowned philanthropist Rafiq M. Habib passes away at 88

Prominent business tycoon and renowned philanthropist Rafiq M. Habib passed away aged 88 in Dubai on Wednesday. Rafiq was the former head of the...

04.09.2025 20

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Business tycoon Rafiq M. Habib passes away at 88

Prominent business tycoon and renowned philanthropist Rafiq M. Habib passed away aged 88 in Dubai on Wednesday. Rafiq was the former head of the...

04.09.2025 20

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FM Dar meets Bangladesh’s Yunus during historic visit as ‘revitalising Saarc’ comes under focus

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during his landmark visit to...

25.08.2025 30

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Deputy PM Dar meets Bangladesh’s Yunus, discusses ‘revival of old connections’ during historic visit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during his landmark visit to...

25.08.2025 30

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Pakistan, Bangladesh sign 6 cooperation pacts during Dar’s historic Dhaka visit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during his landmark visit to...

25.08.2025 30

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Govt to empower private sector to boost economic growth: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the private sector to lead economic growth,...

24.08.2025 20

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COAS Munir visits Turbat, reaffirms support for improving Balochistan’s socio-economic development

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Turbat and reaffirmed the military’s unwavering support for initiatives aimed at...

24.08.2025 10

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Pakistani foreign minister on first official visit to Dhaka in 13 years

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday hailed the “new phase of reinvigorated partnership” between Pakistan and...

24.08.2025 20

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