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Pakistan to cut petrol car prices by up to PKR1m under proposed auto policy, offset by new vehicle levies
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Pakistan to cut petrol car prices by up to PKR1m under proposed auto policy, offset by new vehicle levies

Locally manufactured petrol-powered vehicles in Pakistan could see price reductions of up to PKR 1 million through cuts in federal excise and customs duties under a draft auto policy

ABHI Microfinance Bank IPO draws bids for 1.6 times shares offered
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ABHI Microfinance Bank IPO draws bids for 1.6 times shares offered

ABHI Microfinance Bank IPO drew bids for 1.6 times the shares offered from local and foreign investors ahead of public subscription on Nov. 12-13.

First LPG committee meeting sets 20-ton daily cap for auction bidders
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First LPG committee meeting sets 20-ton daily cap for auction bidders

Under the framework approved on November 4, 90% of indigenous LPG will be auctioned and 10% given to state-owned marketers

SECP seeks export records from seven banks in SE Fruits IPO probe
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SECP seeks export records from seven banks in SE Fruits IPO probe

Regulator also asks 30 banks about foreign exchange transactions in accounts held by the company's sponsors and directors

Pakistan launches new auto policy to cut vehicle prices and boost EVs
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Pakistan launches new auto policy to cut vehicle prices and boost EVs

Pakistan’s new auto policy aims to cut vehicle prices and boost EVs, with export rewards, phased duty cuts and lower proposed taxes on electric cars

OGDCL targets 8%–10% production growth in FY27 despite field declines
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OGDCL targets 8%–10% production growth in FY27 despite field declines

Pakistan's largest oil and gas producer plans new drilling and exploration projects as pipeline bottlenecks constrain output from key fields