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Rs200-per-Kilo duty on old clothes sparks outcry among traders

Pakistan’s used clothing traders have expressed strong resentment over the government’s decision to impose a Rs200 per kilogram tax on the import of second-hand...

Pakistan records another surge in weekly inflation, up by 0.49%

Inflation in Pakistan continued its upward trend for the third consecutive week, with the prices of 24 essential commodities increasing, according to the latest...

Govt to prioritize marble city Risalpur under Pakistan-Italy agreement

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review progress on the...

FBR suspends Afghan Transit Trade transport from Karachi ports

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ordered an immediate suspension of Afghan Transit Trade transportation from Karachi ports, citing severe congestion and a...

Pakistan Stock Exchange surges past 167,000 points after strong rally

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong upward trend on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index continued its rally, gaining more than 1,500...

Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2 billion loan

In a major economic development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), paving...

Pakistan invites UAE Investors to Join FoodAg 2025

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, called on Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of...

Pakistan, Vietnam officially launch PTA negotiations to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Vietnam have officially signed and launched negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation...

Government obtained 29 international loans worth $10.1 billion: EAD report

Pakistan secured foreign loans worth $10.1 billion during the last fiscal year, according to official data presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EAD)...

Pakistan finance minister holds key meetings with IMF, World Bank in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb had a busy first day of his official visit to the United States with a...

Finance Minister invites US firms to invest in Pakistan’s energy, agriculture, and it sectors

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited US companies to invest in Pakistan’s oil, mineral, agriculture, and information technology sectors, highlighting the country’s improving...

Pakistan stock market suffers massive fall amid border tensions and IMF uncertainty

Pakistan’s stock market witnessed another steep decline on Monday, as political uncertainty, renewed border tensions with Afghanistan, and delays in the IMF loan program...

Pakistan sets $30 billion target for pharmaceutical exports in five years

The federal government has set an ambitious goal of increasing Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports to 30 billion dollars within the next five years, as part...

SMEDA Board reviews SME formalization and ordinance amendments

The 32nd meeting of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Haroon Akhtar...

Commerce Minister urges value addition and modernization in citrus sector

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized the government’s firm commitment to boosting Pakistan’s agricultural exports through value addition, innovation, and quality...

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to private sector–led growth and stronger Saudi ties

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, virtually addressed a business session arranged for the visiting Saudi business delegation at the Overseas...

Pakistan shares flood damage report with IMF, economic loss estimated at Rs744 billion

Pakistan has shared a preliminary report with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) detailing the economic and human losses caused by recent floods, which inflicted...

Pakistan records $9.53 billion in remittances during first quarter: State Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a significant increase in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $9.53 billion during the first...

Pakistan’s First digital panel survey reveals gains in health, education, and women’s participation

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has unveiled landmark findings from the Pakistan Panel Household Survey (PPHS) 2024, the country’s only long-term, nationally...

CCP fines steel giants over Rs1.5 Billion for price-fixing cartel

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed heavy financial penalties on Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASML) and International Steels Limited (ISL) after finding...

Pakistan and Malaysia discuss digital cooperation to boost trade and investment

YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister for Digital of Malaysia, called on Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, on the sidelines...

Sindh Govt fixes wheat flour price, approves wheat release policy for 2025-26

The Sindh government has fixed the price of a 100-kilogram flour bag and approved the Wheat Release Policy for 2025–26 to stabilize flour prices...

Pakistan stresses role of modern rail infrastructure at global rail conference

Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani has underscored the vital link between modern transport infrastructure and sustainable economic growth, as...

Saudi Arabia investment conference unveils cultural projects worth billions

RIYADH: A series of new cultural investment projects were announced at the two-day Cultural Investment Conference, which concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday, including partnerships...

National Bank of Pakistan shines at SBP’s Agri Festival 2025 in Vehari

VEHARI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) took center stage at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Agri Festival 2025, held on Thursday in...

Tax exemptions to FATA/PATA destroy industries in Pakistan: Association

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (Flat Steel, Round Steel and long steel) and Cooking Oil & Ghee Industry have warned the government...

Prime Minister to Chair Newly Constituted National Economic Council

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to bolster Pakistan's economic planning and development, the President on Friday constituted the National Economic Council (NEC), with the...

SIFC-backed drive for foreign investments: A new dawn for Pakistan’s economic revival

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its economic history. Amid challenges of high inflation, political instability, and security concerns, the Pakistani government has...

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and Pakistan have made significant progress towards reaching a staff-level agreement for an extended fund facility (EFF), the...

South Asian Broadcasting Agency — SABAH

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Pakistan Press International — PPI

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Pakistan International Press Agency — PPA

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Online International News Network — Online

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IMF mission likely to visit Pakistan this month for new loan deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss a new program, just as Islamabad gears...

Pakistan’s headline inflation drops further to 17.3% in April 2024

Pakistan's headline inflation for April registered at 17.3% year-on-year, marking a decline from the previous month's 20.7%. The month-on-month reading also showed a decrease,...

New energy vehicles shine bright at Beijing auto show

BEIJING: Standing in the bustling exhibition hall of the Beijing International Exhibition Center, I was overwhelmed by the crowds during the first day of...

Govt cut petrol, high-speed diesel prices

The government announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) on Tuesday night for the upcoming fortnight. Petrol prices...

Uber halts app in Pakistan to operate through Careem

Uber has announced its decision to discontinue its ride-hailing app in Pakistan, marking a significant shift in its operational strategy. A spokesperson for Uber...

PBC proposes 5-year exports charter, import substitution plan

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed a five-year exports charter and import substitution plan to the Commerce Ministry. The plan includes a moratorium...

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Islamic Republic News Agency — IRNA

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Net metering: Gov’t plans to cut buyback rates down to Rs11/unit

The government is considering a revision of the buyback rates for net metering electricity, aiming to reduce it from the current Rs 21 per...

Pakistan fails to achieve wheat production target

Islamabad: Pakistan has fallen short of its wheat production target for the Rabi Season 2023-2024, with an estimated production of 29.69 million tons compared...

1st in Pakistan: Drug court sentences company chief with jail term

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling believed to be one of its kind in Pakistan's legal history, the Rawalpindi Drug Court has imposed prison sentences...

China’s job market stable, aided by policy measures, emerging careers

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China continues to demonstrate its economic vitality, but any assessment of overall economic health cannot ignore the employment figures....

Forex reserves may reach 9bn USD by June end: finance minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb provided an optimistic outlook on Tuesday, forecasting Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to climb to "anywhere between 9 to 10 billion...

IMF team expected in Pakistan in Mid-May for new loan package: FM

Washington: Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb disclosed on Saturday that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is anticipated to visit Pakistan by mid-May to...

Pakistan gov’t finalzises 10-year solar panel manufacturing policy

ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has finalized a draft of the "Solar Panel Local Manufacturing and Allied Equipment" policy for a period of...

China-Pak JV introduces advanced harvester machine for canola crops

Pakistan’s Evyol Group have demonstrated advanced harvester attachments aimed at controlling shattering losses in canola crop in Bhakkar district of Punjab. Evyol Group provides high-quality...

Global financial leaders pledge support for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: Leading global financial organizations, including the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC), have pledged their support for...

E-filers in Pakistan encounter problems after amendments to ST rules

KARACHI: Taxpayers in Pakistan are grappling with challenges in e-filing sales tax returns following recent amendments to the Sales Tax Rules of 2006 aimed...

WB Chief pledges full support for reforms to stabilize Pakistani economy

During his meeting with Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group, expressed strong support for the nation's...

Pakistani PM promises close cooperation with China’s Shanghai Electric

ISLAMABAD: A delegation headed by Mr. Wu Lei, chairman of Shanghai Electric Group, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...

IMF provides updated outlook for Pakistan with 2pct GDP

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided an updated outlook for Pakistan's economic indicators, indicating positive trends in GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and current...

IDEAS-2024: MoC hesitant to allocate 100pc subsidy

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is reportedly exercising caution regarding extending subsidies for IDEAS-2024, orchestrated by the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP). The hesitation...

Pakistan seeks new IMF loan for economic reforms

Pakistan's new Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has initiated talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a multi-billion dollar loan. This new program aims...

Used car dealers urges Pakistani gov’t for relaxed import rules

Pakistan's used car dealers are lobbying the government for changes to import regulations. They believe these changes would benefit both consumers and the government. The...

Gold prices surge on record streak. you know why?

Gold prices are on a record-breaking tear, reaching a staggering $2,364 per ounce in the international market. This seven-day rally is driven by a...

Planning Ministry decides to stop allocation of fund for ERRA

The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (PD&SI) has decided to stop allocating funds for the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) from...

Customer Engagement Marketing: A New Strategy for the Economy

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Social Media Marketing for Franchises is Meant for Women

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Mobile Marketing is Said to Be the Future of E-Commerce

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Fake engagement is only half the problem

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Successful entrepreneurs recognize when to move on

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We asked the best: male influencers talk pricing

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Independent News Pakistan (INP)

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Associated Press of Pakistan — APP

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Agence France-Presse – AFP

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The Associated Press – AP News Agency

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Internews Pakistan

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Xinhua News Agency

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