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World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s $20bn, 10-year development programme

World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s $20bn, 10-year development programme

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s 10-year, $20 billion development program, highlighting the importance of effective…
Govt cannot bear 70% power discount, says Awais Leghari

Govt cannot bear 70% power discount, says Awais Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has stated that the government does not have the capacity to provide a…
Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s improving debt outlook

Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s improving debt outlook

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan’s initial but meaningful progress in restoring stability through…
Balochistan to raise special force to protect Reko Diq

Balochistan to raise special force to protect Reko Diq

Pakistan is strengthening security in Balochistan to safeguard its mineral-rich region and borders with Iran and Afghanistan. The provincial government…
PSX drops by 1,195 points after early gains

PSX drops by 1,195 points after early gains

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant dip on opening day of the business week amid cautious trading…
Gold prices increase by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices increase by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Gold extended gains in Pakistan on Monday in line with upward trend in international market. The price of gold…
Oil drops as US, Iran pledge to continue talks

Oil drops as US, Iran pledge to continue talks

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Monday after the U.S. and Iran pledged to continue talks over the Middle Eastern producer’s…
Pakistan emerging as new centre for global investment: report

Pakistan emerging as new centre for global investment: report

Pakistan is emerging as a new centre for global investment due to prudent economic policies and ensuing stability. In an…
US approves $1.3bn financing for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project

US approves $1.3bn financing for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project

The United States has committed $1.3 billion in financing for Pakistan’s flagship Reko Diq copper and gold mining project in…
Govt pockets Rs822.93 billion from petroleum levy in first FY2026 half

Govt pockets Rs822.93 billion from petroleum levy in first FY2026 half

The federal government has pocketed record Rs822.93 billion under the head of petroleum development levy (PDL) during the first half…
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