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Pakistan keeps fuel rate unchanged despite lower global oil prices
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Pakistan keeps fuel rate unchanged despite lower global oil prices

Analysts were expecting a rate cut of around PKR 6 due to lower crude oil prices

Pakistan approves merger of Toyota and Daimler’s truck subsidiaries
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Pakistan approves merger of Toyota and Daimler’s truck subsidiaries

The merger was announced last year by global automobile giants

Pakistan issues stricter rules for vehicle imports
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Pakistan issues stricter rules for vehicle imports

Revised policy eliminates personal baggage scheme for car imports

Pakistan Customs enforces bank exchange rates on shipping charges after compliance
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Pakistan Customs enforces bank exchange rates on shipping charges after compliance

Major global carriers agree to end inflated dollar billing, easing costs for traders and exporters

Pakistan Customs' latest smuggling catch? A Rolls-Royce from Islamabad
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Pakistan Customs' latest smuggling catch? A Rolls-Royce from Islamabad

FBR says intelligence-led operations near Islamabad uncovered non-duty-paid vehicles, motorcycles and electronics

Pakistan’s drug, medical device exports jump 34% after regulatory reforms
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Pakistan’s drug, medical device exports jump 34% after regulatory reforms

DRAP cites faster approvals, digitalization and transparency as drivers of export growth

Pakistan set for fourth straight fuel price cut as global oil eases
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Pakistan set for fourth straight fuel price cut as global oil eases

Petrol, diesel prices may fall again from Jan. 16, offering relief to consumers and food inflation

Pakistani overseas employment rises 5% in 2025, Middle East dominates
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Pakistani overseas employment rises 5% in 2025, Middle East dominates

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain see increases, while UAE, UK and Europe record declines

Unemployment ranked as single greatest threat to Pakistan’s stability by WEF
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Unemployment ranked as single greatest threat to Pakistan’s stability by WEF

Data suggests Pakistani workforce is caught in "structural deterioration" where stagnating wages and a lack of social mobility are eroding the very fabric of society

World Bank sees Pakistan growth picking up to 3.4% by FY27
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World Bank sees Pakistan growth picking up to 3.4% by FY27

Easing financial conditions and agriculture recovery support outlook, but higher imports and trade shocks loom

Aurangzeb pins hope on remittances, lower interest rate for economic easing
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Aurangzeb pins hope on remittances, lower interest rate for economic easing

Calls debt servicing biggest challenges; cautions against raising import duties

FBR seeks PKR 10 billion to set up digital enforcement stations to curb smuggling
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FBR seeks PKR 10 billion to set up digital enforcement stations to curb smuggling

Tax authority plans tech-driven checkpoints with arrest powers to tackle illegal trade

Pakistan allows re-export of stranded Afghan transit cargo amid border closure
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Pakistan allows re-export of stranded Afghan transit cargo amid border closure

Commerce Ministry directs FBR to ease congestion at Karachi, Gwadar ports and border crossings

Why hybrid cars may get costlier in Pakistan
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Why hybrid cars may get costlier in Pakistan

Documents suggest the IMF wants Pakistan to end sales tax concessions on locally manufactured hybrid vehicles and bikes from July 1

Pakistan targets up to $7B annual boost from mining push as critical minerals race heats up
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Pakistan targets up to $7B annual boost from mining push as critical minerals race heats up

Policy reforms and foreign partnerships aim to unlock vast copper, gold and gemstone reserves

Pakistan’s defense exports seen as potential growth engine through 2030
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Pakistan’s defense exports seen as potential growth engine through 2030

Ktrade says expanding military partnerships and long-term contracts could boost forex inflows, technology investment and geopolitical influence

Pakistan lines up Panda, dollar bond issues to extend maturities and tap global investors
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Pakistan lines up Panda, dollar bond issues to extend maturities and tap global investors

Finance ministry plans RFPs, roadshows as it targets cheaper funding and a more stable debt profile

Cotton prices climb in Pakistan as mills face tight supplies and costly imports
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Cotton prices climb in Pakistan as mills face tight supplies and costly imports

Limited availability of quality local cotton and higher imported yarn prices keep market firm

Pakistan car sales up 35% in December amid variants galore
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Pakistan car sales up 35% in December amid variants galore

Experts say lower interest rates, increased options spurring higher sales

Strong defense, weak economy? Pakistan's challenge compared to India's
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Strong defense, weak economy? Pakistan's challenge compared to India's

This video takes a closer look at how economic growth, exports, foreign exchange reserves, poverty levels, and policy stability shape national resilience