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Survey on Remittances for Expatriates Kicked Off

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated the Pakistan Remittance Survey 2025 to gain deeper insights into remittance flows. Overseas Pakistanis have been encouraged to take part in the…

Admin January 4, 2025

November services export totals 6 million

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November services export totals $676 million

Services Export Rises 6.51% to $676M in November 2024 In November 2024, Pakistan's services exports increased by 6.51%, reaching $675.69 million, up from $634.39 million in the same month last…

Admin January 4, 2025

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Editorial: Government’s Uraan Pakistan Goals Clash with Its Own Policies

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently introduced Uraan Pakistan, a five-year economic plan designed to build on the country's ongoing economic recovery and drive growth. The plan, rooted in the PML-N's…

Admin January 2, 2025

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Editorial: Government Must Address Opposition Tensions Before Pursuing a Charter of Economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged all relevant parties to come together and build a wider agreement on the pressing economic challenges facing Pakistan to ensure long-term stability and growth.…

Admin December 31, 2024

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UBL Secures $300M Loan for Pakistan

KARACHI: In response to increasing external debt repayment demands, the Pakistani government has secured a $300 million short-term loan from United Bank Ltd (UBL). A press release issued on Monday…

Admin December 31, 2024

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0.92% Quarterly Growth Challenges Government’s Economic Revival Claims

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's economy grew by a modest 0.92% in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, marking a significant decline from 2.3% growth in the same period last…

Admin December 31, 2024

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Bilawal Criticizes Government’s Water Management Approach

LARKANA: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday criticized the federal government’s "unilateral approach" to water resource management, urging for consensus-based policies to prevent controversy. Speaking in Ratodero, Bhutto-Zardari expressed concerns…

Admin December 29, 2024

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Flour Prices See Significant Drop in Karachi

Flour prices in Karachi have dropped significantly for the second time in two weeks, as announced by the Karachi Commissioner. The price of chakki flour has decreased by Rs 10,…

Admin December 27, 2024

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Stocks Rise on Positive Economic Data and Political Stability

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the week strong, rising more than 4,000 points as political tensions eased. The KSE-100 Index climbed 4.03%, up by 4,411.27 points, closing at 113,924.41…

Admin December 23, 2024

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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: Economy, not security, to steer the country forward

LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has emphasized that Pakistan's economic growth is unattainable unless the country becomes a fully functional democracy. Speaking at a session titled “Can Economic…

Admin December 20, 2024