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Business Desk

The Business Desk tracks economic trends, market movements, and business developments, offering analysis of both local and global financial news.

Pakistan registers over 21,000 new companies in FY26's first half
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Pakistan registers over 21,000 new companies in FY26's first half

SECP data shows higher paid-up capital and steady foreign investment

Pakistan holds natural gas prices steady as 2026 begins
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Pakistan holds natural gas prices steady as 2026 begins

Minister assures lawmakers Pakistan’s PKR 3 trillion gas circular debt will not increase

Pakistan shortlists six companies to test digital banking solutions
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Pakistan shortlists six companies to test digital banking solutions

As per the State Bank, the firms will work on new financial tools for remittances, banking, and merchants onboarding

UBL becomes Pakistan’s largest listed firm with PKR 1.3T market cap
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UBL becomes Pakistan’s largest listed firm with PKR 1.3T market cap

The commercial bank surpassed the Oil & Gas Development Company on Tuesday

Textile exporters in Pakistan flag potential hundreds of millions in RLNG overcharges
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Textile exporters in Pakistan flag potential hundreds of millions in RLNG overcharges

Trade body alleges misallocation of gas losses in OGRA pricing determinations

Vast oil wealth, limited production: Venezuela’s energy paradox
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Vast oil wealth, limited production: Venezuela’s energy paradox

Despite holding 17% of global reserves, output rivals that of small U.S. states