Business Desk

Business Desk

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

Privatization Commission approves new steps for strategic power sector transactions in Pakistan
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Privatization Commission approves new steps for strategic power sector transactions in Pakistan

Board gives green light to appoint financial advisers for key DISCOs and GENCOs' privatization

Pakistan raises PKR 557 billion via bonds as investor demand cuts yields
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Pakistan raises PKR 557 billion via bonds as investor demand cuts yields

Government exceeds auction target, extends debt maturity in fiscal reforms push

Pakistan utilizes just 54% of development funds in 11 months of FY25
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Pakistan utilizes just 54% of development funds in 11 months of FY25

Next year’s budget prioritizes infrastructure and unfinished projects

Pakistan launches first 15-year zero-coupon bond, raises PKR 1.2 trillion in auction
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Pakistan launches first 15-year zero-coupon bond, raises PKR 1.2 trillion in auction

Finance Ministry says strong investor demand shows rising trust in Pakistan’s economy and long-term reforms

Middle Eastern banks support Pakistan's re-entry into international commercial markets
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Middle Eastern banks support Pakistan's re-entry into international commercial markets

Pakistan secures $1 billion syndicated finance deal with backing from ADB

MG says hybrid SUVs in Pakistan fail cost-effectiveness test
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MG says hybrid SUVs in Pakistan fail cost-effectiveness test

MG executive claims price gap makes hybrids financially unviable for most buyers, promotes PHEVs as better urban solution