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Auto financing soars to Rs315 billion in Pakistan
November 18, 2025
Auto financing soars to Rs315 billion in Pakistan
The outstanding auto loans posted the 11th consecutive month of growth, rising to Rs315.4 billion by the end of October…
FBR starts monitoring 21 beverage manufacturing units to curb tax evasion
November 18, 2025
FBR starts monitoring 21 beverage manufacturing units to curb tax evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) started monitoring 21 beverage manufacturing units to curb tax evasion, it was reported on…
Ministry finalizes draft Textile and Apparel Policy 2025–30 to boost exports
November 18, 2025
Ministry finalizes draft Textile and Apparel Policy 2025–30 to boost exports
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has finalised a draft of the five-year Textile and Apparel Policy (2025–30) for submission to…
Oil slips as loadings resume at Russian hub; markets weigh sanctions impact
November 18, 2025
Oil slips as loadings resume at Russian hub; markets weigh sanctions impact
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday as supply concerns eased with the resumption of loadings at a Russian export hub, briefly…
Gold prices in Pakistan drop sharply as global market weakens
November 18, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan drop sharply as global market weakens
Gold prices in Pakistan dip sharply on Tuesday as the precious metal continued to face pressure from declining international rates.…
Pakistan must avoid debt traps, says US envoy
November 17, 2025
Pakistan must avoid debt traps, says US envoy
ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, has said that Pakistan is a free country and should not…
Population growth is major obstacle behind economic recovery: Aurangzeb
November 17, 2025
Population growth is major obstacle behind economic recovery: Aurangzeb
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said although Pakistan’s economy is heading towards improvement under the International Monetary Fund…
Sugar prices increase in country to 230 per kg
November 17, 2025
Sugar prices increase in country to 230 per kg
LAHORE: The price of sugar is soaring with every new day, exposing the government’s negligence to control the price of…
Punjab cane commissioner launches action against sugar mills delaying crushing
November 17, 2025
Punjab cane commissioner launches action against sugar mills delaying crushing
LAHORE: The Punjab Cane Commissioner has announced that action will begin today against sugar mills that have not started crushing,…
Discos cut losses by Rs68bn in first quarter of FY2025
November 17, 2025
Discos cut losses by Rs68bn in first quarter of FY2025
Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (Discos) have reduced their financial losses by Rs68 billion in the first quarter of the current…