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No inflation rise after fuel price cut: minister

Finance Minister Aurangzeb says no inflation rise post fuel price cut, with economic growth foundations laid and 18 billion U.S. dollars expected by fiscal year-end.

Pakistan’s IT exports hit record 4.2 bn USD

Pakistan's IT exports hit a record 4.2 bn USD in 11 months, with a 20% increase. Expected to surpass 4.5 bn USD by fiscal year's end.

Pakistan’s current account surplus in May 2026

Pakistan's current account surplus reached 459 mn USD in May 2026, with a fiscal year total of 255 mn USD.

Govt cuts customs tariffs, offers 180 bn relief

Govt reduces customs tariffs in new finance bill, providing 180 bn rupees relief. Duties on over 7,500 raw materials, components, machinery reduced.

PM claims economy stable despite challenges

PM Shehbaz Sharif claims the economy is stable despite challenges, with inflation reduced and policy rates lowered. He emphasizes investment in alternative energy.

Pharma firms urge forex policy change to boost exports

PPMA seeks 35% forex retention for pharma firms to boost exports to 2 bn USD, citing marketing cost coverage. Current 15% limit deemed insufficient by Dr. Waheed.

Customs arrest suspect in 11 crore rupee fraud

Pakistan Customs arrests suspect in 116.5 million rupee fraud under Export Facilitation Scheme, with duty-free imported cotton illegally sold.

Iran-US tensions to impact economy till next year

Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Iran-US tensions will affect economy till next year, subsidies targeted to specific groups. Economic survey to reveal key facts.

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