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Shahzad Raza

Shahzad Raza

Pakistan's political elite make massive profits as they 'fuel sugar price surge'
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Pakistan's political elite make massive profits as they 'fuel sugar price surge'

16 groups control market, led by ruling politicians' mills

Pakistan-Afghanistan trade declines despite rise in sugar, malt extract exports
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Pakistan-Afghanistan trade declines despite rise in sugar, malt extract exports

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan declined by 30% in February to $73 million compared to $104 million in February 2024

IMF allows Pakistan to borrow PKR 1.25 trillion from banks to tackle circular debt
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IMF allows Pakistan to borrow PKR 1.25 trillion from banks to tackle circular debt

Loans not to be counted in public debt stock; surcharge on power bills to continue

US-China tariff war unlocks opportunity for Pakistan's footwear industry
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US-China tariff war unlocks opportunity for Pakistan's footwear industry

Washington's trade dispute with Beijing opens doors for local manufacturers in the American market

IMF pressures Pakistan to cut rooftop solar incentives, raise grid tariffs
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IMF pressures Pakistan to cut rooftop solar incentives, raise grid tariffs

The lender has proposed an exchange rate of one grid unit for every five to six units of solar power fed into the system

Pakistan exporters urge caution on Export Facilitation Scheme changes
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Pakistan exporters urge caution on Export Facilitation Scheme changes

Prime minister's committee to review amendments