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Pakistan, Indonesia sign agreement to boost trade, economic ties

Pakistan, Indonesia sign agreement to boost trade, economic ties

Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen trade ties by establishing new institutional mechanisms aimed at expanding bilateral commerce and…
Losses of state-owned entities surge 300% to Rs123 billion in FY25

Losses of state-owned entities surge 300% to Rs123 billion in FY25

ISLAMABAD: Major loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net loss of Rs123 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25, reflecting…
Pakistan explores reopening potato exports to Russia

Pakistan explores reopening potato exports to Russia

Pakistan is seeking to revive its potato exports to Russia following a ban imposed last year, with officials and exporters…
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 0.12% to 3.20% annually: PBS

Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 0.12% to 3.20% annually: PBS

Pakistan recorded a slight uptick in weekly inflation, rising by 0.12 percent, after registering declines for two consecutive weeks, according…
Lahore police warn against buying stolen mobile phones online

Lahore police warn against buying stolen mobile phones online

Authorities have issued a stern warning to consumers purchasing second-hand mobile phones online or from unregistered sellers, following alarming statistics…
Punjab approves new PC-I framework to boost transparency in development projects

Punjab approves new PC-I framework to boost transparency in development projects

LAHORE: Acting under IMF conditions, the Punjab government has approved a new framework for the preparation and appraisal of PC-I…
Gold, silver prices edge up across Pakistan following global trend

Gold, silver prices edge up across Pakistan following global trend

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices recorded an increase across Pakistan on Saturday, reflecting a bullish trend in the domestic precious…
Pakistan imported $314m raw sugar, exported $1.6bn in a decade

Pakistan imported $314m raw sugar, exported $1.6bn in a decade

Official documents have revealed detailed figures of Pakistan’s raw sugar imports and exports over the past decade, shedding light on…
S&P Global highlights outstanding performance of country’s banking sector

S&P Global highlights outstanding performance of country’s banking sector

The Pakistani banking sector has demonstrated outstanding performance in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by S&P Global Market…
Centre begins preparations for budget 2026-27

Centre begins preparations for budget 2026-27

The federal government has kicked off preparations for budget 2026-27, requesting proposals from the business community by January 30, 2026.…
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