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PSX Shares Hit Record High, Nearing 118,000 Mark

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend as share prices soared to an all-time high, approaching the 118,000-point mark. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 972.93 points,…

Admin March 19, 2025

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India and New Zealand to Begin Free Trade Agreement Talks, Says Modi

India and New Zealand have agreed to initiate detailed negotiations for a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday following discussions with New…

Admin March 17, 2025

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Government Employees Unlikely to Get Pay Raise in Next Budget: Finance Ministry

In a significant setback for public servants, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Monday that the government is not considering any proposals to raise the salaries or pensions of federal…

Admin March 17, 2025

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China, Pakistan Prioritize KKH and ML-1 Completion: Chinese Consul General

Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong stated on Friday that both China and Pakistan remain committed to the timely completion of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway…

Admin March 15, 2025

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PM directs strategy for long-term investments

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that the government is committed to providing full support to the business community to attract investment and boost exports, aiming to achieve…

Admin March 15, 2025

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Pakistan establishes Crypto Council for blockchain and digital asset regulation

The Pakistani government has officially established the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to oversee and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the nation’s financial system, as announced by the Finance…

Admin March 14, 2025

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Moody’s upgrades outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector to positive

Moody’s, a leading global credit rating agency, has upgraded Pakistan’s banking sector outlook from stable to positive, citing stronger financial performance and a recovery in macroeconomic conditions following last year’s…

Admin March 12, 2025

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Pakistan’s exports to the US rise 11.23% in seven months of FY25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports of goods and services to the United States witnessed an 11.23% increase during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2024-25 compared to the same period…

Admin March 12, 2025

Remittances could reach a record B this year.

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Remittances could reach a record $36B this year.

ISLAMABAD: Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb provided a detailed update on Pakistan’s economic progress on Tuesday, emphasizing a surge in remittance inflows, rising investor confidence, and the positive…

Admin March 12, 2025

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Tax Rationalization Essential for Boosting Exports: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association

ISLAMABAD: The value-added textile and apparel industry has called on the government to reduce tax rates to enhance export competitiveness. This request was included in a series of recommendations presented…

Admin March 9, 2025