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Pakistan govt entities post net loss of PKR 123B in FY25
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Pakistan govt entities post net loss of PKR 123B in FY25

Overall SOEs profit fell 13% to PKR 709.9 billion, compared with PKR 820.7 billion a year earlier

Pakistan drafts electronics manufacturing policy to localize production, cut imports by 2033
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Pakistan drafts electronics manufacturing policy to localize production, cut imports by 2033

Proposed 2026-33 framework targets 50% localization in mobile phones, $700 million in exports

Rising food costs lead to slight uptick in Pakistan’s weekly inflation
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Rising food costs lead to slight uptick in Pakistan’s weekly inflation

On a year-on-year basis, the Sensitive Price Indicator recorded an increase of 3.20%

Pakistan’s remittances climb to $3.6 billion in December
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Pakistan’s remittances climb to $3.6 billion in December

Flows rise year-on-year and support external accounts amid economic recovery

As Pakistan plans sugar price deregulation, experts warn of cartel risks
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As Pakistan plans sugar price deregulation, experts warn of cartel risks

ICMA urges phased liberalization with strict monitoring as controls end

Pakistan moves toward greener maritime sector with new recycling yard
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Pakistan moves toward greener maritime sector with new recycling yard

Government also begins construction of national container ship

OICCI calls for predictable tax regime to spur foreign investment
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OICCI calls for predictable tax regime to spur foreign investment

The organization representing over 200 foreign investors voice concern over prolonged delays in tax refunds

Pakistan secures position as core  Sukuk market globally, says Fitch
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Pakistan secures position as core  Sukuk market globally, says Fitch

The country accounts for 2% of Global Outstanding as Islamic debt issuance hits record high

Auditors cite PKR 21.8 billion loss from grounded PIA aircraft
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Auditors cite PKR 21.8 billion loss from grounded PIA aircraft

Airline chief disputes findings as PAC refers matter for review

​Pakistan central bank raises PKR 979B through T-bills auction
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​Pakistan central bank raises PKR 979B through T-bills auction

The amount was higher than the target of PKR 850 billion

Pakistan eyes super tax cuts, growth push in next federal budget
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Pakistan eyes super tax cuts, growth push in next federal budget

Officials say IMF-linked budget to focus on investment and jobs

Pakistan registers over 21,000 new companies in FY26's first half
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Pakistan registers over 21,000 new companies in FY26's first half

SECP data shows higher paid-up capital and steady foreign investment

Pakistan households eat less despite signs of economic stability
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Pakistan households eat less despite signs of economic stability

New survey shows broad decline in food consumption and rising food insecurity

Pakistan shortlists six companies to test digital banking solutions
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Pakistan shortlists six companies to test digital banking solutions

As per the State Bank, the firms will work on new financial tools for remittances, banking, and merchants onboarding

UBL becomes Pakistan’s largest listed firm with PKR 1.3T market cap
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UBL becomes Pakistan’s largest listed firm with PKR 1.3T market cap

The commercial bank surpassed the Oil & Gas Development Company on Tuesday

Textile exporters in Pakistan flag potential hundreds of millions in RLNG overcharges
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Textile exporters in Pakistan flag potential hundreds of millions in RLNG overcharges

Trade body alleges misallocation of gas losses in OGRA pricing determinations

Pakistan’s central government debt rises to PKR 77.5 trillion in November
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Pakistan’s central government debt rises to PKR 77.5 trillion in November

Domestic borrowing drives year-on-year increase, official data shows