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Call for Pakistan Steel Mills’ speedy revival

KARACHI: Syed Hafeezuddin, Chairman of the National Asse­mbly’s Standing Comm­ittee on Industries and Production, has directed the Pakistan Steel...

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Change in Green Channel rules harms importers

KARACHI: A sudden change in Green Channel parameters by the Customs Department has left thousands of containers stuck at the port, causing importers...

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Jazz invests Rs33bn in nine months

ISLAMABAD: Jazz, along with its associated companies JazzCash and Mobilink Microfinance Bank, invested over Rs33 billion in the first nine months of...

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IT exports surge to $1.2bn in July-Oct

KARACHI: Despite internet disruptions and firewall issues, Pakistan’s IT exports rose 35 per cent to $1.21bn during July-October 2024-25. Nasheed...

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Foreign investment falls 20pc in Oct

KARACHI: Attracting sizeable foreign investment has always been a dream of successive governments. However, the situation has mostly stayed the same...

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KP’s tax on exports, restrictions ‘hurting’ Pak-Afghan trade

KARACHI: Local traders have said the imposition of a new tax on trade through Khyber Pakhtun­khwa and other restrictions were hurting bilateral trade...

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Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association seeks policy to boost edible oil output

KARACHI: Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) Chairman Sheikh Umer Rehan has urged the government to urgently implement a comprehensive...

17.11.2024 20

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Weekly inflation hits six-year low

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), decelerated to a six-year low at 4.16 per cent in the week ending Nov 14...

16.11.2024 10

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DG Intelligence and Investigation to focus on tax, duty evasion

ISLAMABAD: The government has reorganised the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (Customs) to focus solely on gathering...

16.11.2024 20

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Pakistan Petroleum Ltd makes third discovery in Sujawal

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Planning and Development and Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has announced a major discovery of gas and condensate in...

16.11.2024 20

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Petrol, diesel unchanged, RLNG rate increased

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday kept the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) unchanged at Rs248.38 and Rs255.14 per litre, respectively,...

16.11.2024 20

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SBP reserves rise $84m

KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $84 million to $11.258 billion during the week ended on...

15.11.2024 10

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Bank Alfa­lah withdraws offer to buy Samba Bank

KARACHI: Bank Alfa­lah on Thursday informed its shareholders that it has withdrawn its offer to acquire Samba Bank (SNB). In a stock filing, Bank...

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SECP notifies new regulations

ISLAMABAD: The Sec­urities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified the Securities Managers (Lice­nsing and Opera­tions) Regulations...

15.11.2024 10

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No major change in T-bill rates

KARACHI: The government on Wednesday raised Rs778 billion against the treasury bills (T-bills) auction target of Rs800bn, with minor changes in the...

14.11.2024 10

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Call for expanding insurance coverage

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Commerce has urged state-owned insurance companies to implement enhanced reforms to expand...

14.11.2024 10

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World Bank to help realise $60bn export potential

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce and the World Bank have agreed to form a joint working group on trade to capitalise on the country’s true export...

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Rouch Power okays early termination of pact

KARACHI: Rousch (Pakistan) Power Ltd (RPPL), an independent power producer (IPP), has approved the early termination of its power purchase agreement...

14.11.2024 10

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Abhi, TPL allowed to acquire FINCA

KARACHI: Abhi (Pvt) Ltd and TPL Corp Ltd received formal approval on Tuesday from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to acquire FINCA Micro­finance...

13.11.2024 10

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Trump’s triumph causes second steep gold price fall

KARACHI: Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election continued to impact global commodity markets as the world gold rate plunged by a...

13.11.2024 20

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Fuel prices poised for second fortnightly rise

ISLAMABAD: For the second fortnight, the prices of major petroleum products — petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) — are estimated to go up again...

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Firm sets ambitious goals for packaged food exports

KARACHI: A multinational company has unveiled its vision for packaged food exports for the next five years, saying that it plans to earn $50 million...

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Climate crisis demands urgent action: SBP governor Jamil

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jamil Ahmed said there is a need to substantially increase credit allocation to projects that enhance climate...

09.11.2024 10

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Weekly inflation stays above 13pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price In­­dex (SPI), rose 13.89 per cent on an annual basis in the week ending Nov 7 due...

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Pakistan’s reserves fall $118m

KARACHI. The foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank increased by $18 million to $11.274 billion during the week ending on Nov 1, announced by the...

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Urea prices to rise on gas tariff adjustment

LAHORE: Urea prices are likely to increase by at least Rs100 per bag owing to the government’s commitment to the IMF to implement a semi-annual gas...

08.11.2024 10

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Govt raises Rs331bn

KARACHI: The government on Wednesday raised Rs331.7 billion through the Pakistan Stock Exch­ange by selling Sukuk. The PSX raised Rs331.7bn against...

07.11.2024 10

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Two electronic money institutions approved

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle approval to Toko Lab Private Ltd and Accept Technologies Pvt Ltd (PayMob) for...

06.11.2024 20

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40-paisa hike in K-Electric tariff for August usage notified

ISLAMABAD: The National Elec­t­ric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday notified a 40 paise per unit additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA)...

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PSX appoints Farrukh as CEO

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has appointed Farrukh H. Sabzwari as its chief executive officer for three years, according to a notice...

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Cement sales continue downward trend

KARACHI: Domestic cement sales continued to face a downward trend owing to slowdown in construction activities, with dispatches during October and the...

05.11.2024 10

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PBC urges cautious monetary policy

KARACHI: The Pakistan Busi­ness Council (PBC) urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday to find a balance while deciding the monetary policy...

03.11.2024 20

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UBL extends merger offer to Silkbank

KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) on Friday informed its shareholders that it had submitted an offer to Silkbank Limited for an amalgamation. In a...

02.11.2024 20

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Businesses demand 500bps cut in policy rate

KARACHI: Amid sharp deceleration in inflation, business leaders have urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut its policy rate by 300-500 basis...

02.11.2024 10

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Wafi Energy completes Shell Pakistan acquisition

KARACHI: Wafi Energy Holding Ltd (Wafi Energy) has become the majority shareholder of Shell Pakistan Ltd (SPL) after The Shell Petroleum Company Ltd,...

01.11.2024 10

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K-Electric slammed for meagre 16 paise refund

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday sounded disquiet over recent and ongoing renegotiations with certain...

01.11.2024 10

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No more extension in returns filing date

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided in principle not to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2024. The deadline for...

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Monetary policy on 4th Nov

KARACHI: The Mone­tary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet on Monday, said a statement issued by the central bank on...

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Wafai Energy completes Shell Pakistan acquisition

KARACHI: Wafi Energy Holding Ltd (Wafi Energy) has become the majority shareholder of Shell Pakistan Ltd (SPL) after The Shell Petroleum Company Ltd,...

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SBP reserves rise $116m

KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $116 million to $11.15 billion during the week ended on Oct...

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Pakistan exports tractors to Tanzania

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The first consignment of Pakistani-made tractors reached Tanzania on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s...

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Gold surges to record Rs287,900 per tola

KARACHI: Gold continued to shine as 10-gram and one-tola rates hit a new all-time high of Rs246,828 and Rs287,900 on Tuesday, up by Rs2,486 and...

31.10.2024 20

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Textile exporters concerned over refund delay

ISLAMABAD: The Pak­i­stan Textile Exporters Ass­o­ciation (PTEA) has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in the disbursement of outstanding...

30.10.2024 20

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Gas utilities seek up to 54pc increase in tariff

ISLAMABAD: The two gas utilities — SNGPL and SSGCL — have sought up to a 54 per cent increase in prescribed prices to meet their revenue...

30.10.2024 20

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PSX sees higher listings, 7 companies raise Rs8bn

KARACHI: Contrary to last year’s gloomy conditions, the booming equity market attracted many initial public offerings (IPOs) and companies raised...

27.10.2024 10

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Pakistan Petroleum Ltd earns Rs114bn

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) on Friday announced its highest-ever profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs114 billion during FY24. At the company’s...

26.10.2024 10

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Weekly inflation rises 15.15pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 15.15 per cent annually in the week ending Oct 24 owing to rising...

26.10.2024 10

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Mobile phone production surges

KARACHI: Amid a dec­l­i­ning trend in mobile phone imports, local mobile companies manufactured/assembled 2.15 million units in September, up by 44...

26.10.2024 10

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OGDCL posts Rs41bn quarterly profit

ISLAMABAD: While annou­ncing a robust Rs41bn quarterly profit, the state-run Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) on Friday blamed about...

26.10.2024 10

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SBP reserves rise

KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased, but the holdings of commercial banks fell during the week ended...

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