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Pakistan central bank says impact of 2025 floods 'manageable'
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Pakistan central bank says impact of 2025 floods 'manageable'

State Bank governor says macroeconomic indicators, external factors are favorable compared to similar tragedies 2011, 2022

Pakistan keeps interest rate at 11% as inflation threat looms
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Pakistan keeps interest rate at 11% as inflation threat looms

Central bank says destruction caused by flood would impact overall economic outlook

Wheat for Chinese cars? Russia turns to barter to skirt sanctions
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Wheat for Chinese cars? Russia turns to barter to skirt sanctions

One deal was with Pakistan, according to Reuters

Pakistan’s fintech transactions soar as digital economy expands in 2025: report
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Pakistan’s fintech transactions soar as digital economy expands in 2025: report

Mobile payments hit 2.14 billion in Q3-FY25, but uneven regulation, rural access gaps, and cybersecurity risks still cloud sector’s outlook

Pakistan urged to create national AI authority, embrace open-banking framework
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Pakistan urged to create national AI authority, embrace open-banking framework

ICMA report says coordinated reforms, pilot projects, and workforce training could unlock USD 3.5 billion AI market by 2031

Floods intensify inflation risks, threaten key crops in Pakistan
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Floods intensify inflation risks, threaten key crops in Pakistan

Analysts warn food shortages could push inflation to 8% as cotton, rice, and wheat face major losses

Fuel prices likely to rise in Pakistan as global oil costs climb
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Fuel prices likely to rise in Pakistan as global oil costs climb

Petrol may rise by PKR 1.67 and diesel by PKR 4.66 per liter from Sept 16, adding pressure on inflation and transport costs

SBP seen taking cautious line on interest rate amid inflation risks, flood impact
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SBP seen taking cautious line on interest rate amid inflation risks, flood impact

Brokerage expects policy rate cut of 150 bps by December as central bank balances recovery with price stability

Pakistan seeks over $2 billion from China for key CPEC projects
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Pakistan seeks over $2 billion from China for key CPEC projects

Funding request for Karakoram Highway, ML-1 railway, and Gwadar’s Eastbay Expressway to be tabled at Sept. 26 JCC meeting in Beijing as Islamabad leans on Chinese support

Pakistan’s Barkat Frisian Agro to invest in two new egg farms
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Pakistan’s Barkat Frisian Agro to invest in two new egg farms

Company announces PKR 690 million plan in stock filing

Pakistan weekly inflation down 0.02% in second week of Sept
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Pakistan weekly inflation down 0.02% in second week of Sept

Reduction in wheat flour, broiler chicken, bananas prices major contributor to lower inflation

Pakistan floods and crops: Facts vs fearmongering
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Pakistan floods and crops: Facts vs fearmongering

Watch the video now for a fact-based, reality-checked analysis of the flood impact

Pakistan auto sales up 62% on back of lower interest rates
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Pakistan auto sales up 62% on back of lower interest rates

The sales of two- and three wheelers also increased in August

Explainer: The impact of Pakistan's decision to lift ban on new gas connections
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Explainer: The impact of Pakistan's decision to lift ban on new gas connections

The government started approving a limited number of connections in 2021 before halting them once again

IMF to review Pakistan's loan program this month
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IMF to review Pakistan's loan program this month

Fund's delegation will hold talks with federal, provincial governments from Sept 25 to Oct 8

Pakistan to launch first Panda Bond in December
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Pakistan to launch first Panda Bond in December

ADB, AIIB to provide financial support for the bond

Consumer debt in Pakistan surges as buying power shrinks
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Consumer debt in Pakistan surges as buying power shrinks

SBP data shows credit card and auto loans increased during FY25

K-Electric head office in Karachi.
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Shanghai Power cancels $1.77B deal for K-Electric stake

Chinese firm says utility company’s shareholders failed to fulfil deal’s precondition

TikTok adds $1bn to Saudi GDP, supports 25,000 jobs in 2024
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TikTok adds $1bn to Saudi GDP, supports 25,000 jobs in 2024

TikTok reported more than one million active creators and 170,000 SMBs on its platform in the Kingdom.

Pakistan urged to reform economy for climate resilience
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Pakistan urged to reform economy for climate resilience

New report warns of $100B climate losses, calls for urgent changes to policy, financing means

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