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Pakistan’s inflation slows to 3.2% in June
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Pakistan’s inflation slows to 3.2% in June

Urban CPI falls to 3%, rural inflation rises to 3.6%

Pakistan expands remittance plan, hikes rebate, includes exchange firms
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Pakistan expands remittance plan, hikes rebate, includes exchange firms

From July 1, 2025, SBP will raise the rebate-eligible remittance minimum from $100 to $200, with a flat 20 SAR rebate per transfer

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Pakistan collects record PKR 11.7 trillion in taxes in FY25

June emerged as a standout month, with FBR reporting PKR 1,509 billion in revenue

Pakistan misses FY25 tax collection target despite multiple revisions
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Pakistan misses FY25 tax collection target despite multiple revisions

The FBR faces the daunting task of collecting PKR 620 billion in a single day to meet the final projection

Pakistan extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese galvalume steel imports till 2027
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Pakistan extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese galvalume steel imports till 2027

Move aims to curb duty circumvention, support domestic flat steel producers amid rising import volumes

Pakistan inflation likely to range between 3-4% in June
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Pakistan inflation likely to range between 3-4% in June

Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook cites improved investor confidence, stronger LSM outlook, and robust agriculture inputs as signs of economic stabilization

Pakistan hikes gas prices to curb soaring circular debt
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Pakistan hikes gas prices to curb soaring circular debt

ECC approves 7% to 16.6% tariff increase; fixed charges up 50% as circular debt nears PKR 2,900 billion

Pakistan's inflation projected at 4.4% in FY26 amid stable rupee
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Pakistan's inflation projected at 4.4% in FY26 amid stable rupee

Subdued global commodities, currency stability, and policy discipline set stage for further monetary easing as inflation undershoots central bank target

Inside Karachi’s property crisis: Slums, costs & stalled projects
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Inside Karachi’s property crisis: Slums, costs & stalled projects

Nukta correspondent Habib Khan speaks with Ahmed Ovais Thanvi, CEO of King’s Builder, about stalled projects and on-ground realities

China manufacturing shrinks in June despite trade war respite
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China manufacturing shrinks in June despite trade war respite

Despite improving demand, China’s factory activity stayed in contraction for a third straight month

China rolls over $3.4 billion of commercial loans to Pakistan, says source
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China rolls over $3.4 billion of commercial loans to Pakistan, says source

Loans, especially from China, help Pakistan meet IMF’s $14bn reserves target by June 30 fiscal year-end

With global oil prices falling, Pakistan needs to make the right choice
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With global oil prices falling, Pakistan needs to make the right choice

A two-phase fuel pricing strategy could ease inflation without derailing revenue goals

Fitch raises global growth forecast amid easing US-China trade tensions
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Fitch raises global growth forecast amid easing US-China trade tensions

World GDP revised up to 2.2% for 2025, though trade war effects and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on outlook

Why do only 8% pay tax in Pakistan?
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Why do only 8% pay tax in Pakistan?

Out of 137 million bank accounts in Pakistan, only 5.9 million people file taxes

Pakistan empowers tax authority to freeze bank accounts of sales tax evaders
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Pakistan empowers tax authority to freeze bank accounts of sales tax evaders

Starting July 1, unregistered businesses face phased account suspensions as Pakistan targets informal economy and strengthens tax enforcement

Pakistan’s power paradox: costs expected to soar to PKR 3.3 trillion despite flat generation
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Pakistan’s power paradox: costs expected to soar to PKR 3.3 trillion despite flat generation

Stagnant electricity output, ballooning capacity payments, and rising per-unit costs put pressure on tariffs and the economy

From 1 warehouse to 60+ businesses: How Saima Mehboob is empowering women in Peshawar
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From 1 warehouse to 60+ businesses: How Saima Mehboob is empowering women in Peshawar

Saima is the CEO of Smart Karobar Business Training Center in Peshawar

Digital payments in Pakistan surge as ecommerce payments jump 40% in Q3 FY25
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Digital payments in Pakistan surge as ecommerce payments jump 40% in Q3 FY25

Mobile apps, e-wallets, and Raast drive record growth in transaction volumes and values, with e-commerce payments up 40%

Electricity likely to get 4.2% cheaper in Pakistan in FY26
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Electricity likely to get 4.2% cheaper in Pakistan in FY26

The electric power regulator has approved a PKR 1.5 per unit reduction in the base electricity tariff

World Bank approves $194 million for education and water security projects in Balochistan
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World Bank approves $194 million for education and water security projects in Balochistan

Funding to improve early education for 250,000 children and enhance water access and climate resilience for 500,000 people across the province

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