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

China's Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison
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China's Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison

Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty to fraud as China's property giant collapsed under USD 300 billion in debt

Fitch says Pakistan's Islamic finance industry will cross $100 billion by 2027
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Fitch says Pakistan's Islamic finance industry will cross $100 billion by 2027

Islamic banks' share of sector financing nearly doubled in just over a year, but sukuk and takaful lag behind

Finance Minister chairs committee on National Private Equity Policy
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Finance Minister chairs committee on National Private Equity Policy

Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs first meeting on Pakistan's National Private Equity Policy to attract long-term investment

Pakistani freelancers earn $175 million in July 2026
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Pakistani freelancers earn $175 million in July 2026

Pakistani freelancers earned $175.44 million in July 2026, up 45.5% year on year, as freelance exports keep climbing.

Hutchison Ports Pakistan announces $76m investment to modernize terminal
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Hutchison Ports Pakistan announces $76m investment to modernize terminal

Hutchison Ports Pakistan unveils a $76m investment to modernise its Karachi terminal, with total spending set to top $690m by 2026

SECP approves public offering of Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT
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SECP approves public offering of Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT

SECP approves the public offering of Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT, the 13th such offering in 2026, ahead of its PSX listing

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