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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.

Minister hails record 34% growth in Pakistan’s pharma exports, backs new export platform
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Minister hails record 34% growth in Pakistan’s pharma exports, backs new export platform

Aurangzeb praised PPMA, noting Pakistan’s pharma sector grows 18% annually with exports far outpacing global trends

Emirates sees fourth straight half-year profit as travel demand soars revenue
UAE

Emirates sees fourth straight half-year profit as travel demand soars revenue

Company’s six-month revenue grows 4% year-on-year to AED 75.4 billion in 2025-26

Pakistan launches framework to allow minors to trade at PSX
Markets

Pakistan launches framework to allow minors to trade at PSX

New guidelines, developed with SECP, allow under-18 investors to open supervised trading accounts through guardians under strict compliance and risk controls

Askari, BOP, and Meezan Bank added to MSCI Pakistan Index in quarterly review
Markets

Askari, BOP, and Meezan Bank added to MSCI Pakistan Index in quarterly review

Global index provider adds three large-cap and 11 small-cap Pakistani firms

Pakistan's central bank launches ‘InvestPak’ digital portal to simplify investment in government securities
Markets

Pakistan's central bank launches ‘InvestPak’ digital portal to simplify investment in government securities

New platform allows individuals and corporates to open accounts, bid in auctions, and trade government securities online through their banks and financial institutions

Pakistan to reassess export tax regime as finance minister pledges stability and reforms
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Pakistan to reassess export tax regime as finance minister pledges stability and reforms

Aurangzeb said next year’s budget will be drafted by the Tax Policy Office, shifting focus from fiscal targets to economic value

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