Business Desk

Business Desk

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

Pakistan signs IFC advisory deal to roll out nationwide smart metering
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Pakistan signs IFC advisory deal to roll out nationwide smart metering

Government targets 10 million connections to curb theft, improve billing and efficiency

Pakistan launches first telecom green sukuk to fund solar, battery systems
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Pakistan launches first telecom green sukuk to fund solar, battery systems

PKR 3 billion deal backed by InfraZamin aims to cut diesel use, emissions in tower network

Central bank chief briefs global investors on Pakistan's economic outlook amid Gulf crisis
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Central bank chief briefs global investors on Pakistan's economic outlook amid Gulf crisis

Jameel Ahmad told senior executives at JPMorgan, Barclays, and Fitch that Pakistan's macroeconomic buffers are stronger today than during previous external shocks.

Pakistan's junior finance minister consults traders ahead of upcoming budget
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Pakistan's junior finance minister consults traders ahead of upcoming budget

Bilal Azhar Kayani assures Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry representatives their proposals would be accommodated inthe upcoming federal budget

Pakistan to decide on petrol price cut next week, finance official says
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Pakistan to decide on petrol price cut next week, finance official says

Finance official says petrol price decision due next week, citing global oil trends and economic progress

Saudi finance minister warns Middle East conflict threatens global stability
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Saudi finance minister warns Middle East conflict threatens global stability

Saudi minister calls Middle East conflict a major global shock, warning of early infrastructure and transport disruptions