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Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows

Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows

ISLAMABAD: The federal government borrowed Rs1.254 trillion in external loans during the past six months. According to official documents from…
Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety

Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety

Pakistan is considering the use of space-based monitoring systems to support port expansion, maritime safety and environmental protection, the country’s…
FBR revises customs values for used smartphones, PTA tax expected to drop

FBR revises customs values for used smartphones, PTA tax expected to drop

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has announced updated customs values…
Government borrows at single-digit interest rates for first time in 4 years

Government borrows at single-digit interest rates for first time in 4 years

After four years of higher borrowing costs, the government has successfully secured loans from the banking sector at interest rates…
Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola

Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola

ISLAMABAD: Gold prices registered a decline in the local market on Thursday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola…
Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland

Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland

BEIJING: Oil prices edged up on Thursday after the U.S. president stepped back from threats to impose tariffs in his…
Punjab announces Wheat Policy 2026 with Rs3,500 per maund

Punjab announces Wheat Policy 2026 with Rs3,500 per maund

LAHORE: The Punjab government has unveiled its Wheat Policy 2026, setting the new price of wheat at Rs3,500 per maund.…
IMF cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3.2pc for FY2026

IMF cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3.2pc for FY2026

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward Pakistan’s economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year 2026, citing…
Gulf investors launch $2bn arbitration case against Pakistan over KE dispute

Gulf investors launch $2bn arbitration case against Pakistan over KE dispute

In a shocking development, Saudi and Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric have launched a $2 billion international arbitration case against Pakistan,…
Visa Group reaffirms continued investment in Pakistan

Visa Group reaffirms continued investment in Pakistan

Visa Group President Oliver Jenkyn has reiterated his company’s commitment to continued investment in Pakistan. He expressed this commitment at…
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