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Foreign investment in Pakistan declines 36.5% in May
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Foreign investment in Pakistan declines 36.5% in May

For the first 11 months of the fiscal year, total FDI fell 7.6% to $1.97 billion, compared with $2.14 billion the previous year

Driving a tempered car? It may just be headed for the scrapyard
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Driving a tempered car? It may just be headed for the scrapyard

Nukta breaks down the Pakistan government's proposed move

Pakistan proposes tax exemptions for 111 institutions, including Fauji Foundation
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Pakistan proposes tax exemptions for 111 institutions, including Fauji Foundation

Pakistan's budget for the upcoming fiscal year has divided many. Now, there's a new contention: income tax exemptions

Pakistan PM curbs FBR arrest powers in tax fraud cases after investor pushback
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Pakistan PM curbs FBR arrest powers in tax fraud cases after investor pushback

Tax fraud suspects must now face a review board before any arrest; CEOs protected under revised Finance Bill 2025

Pakistan’s IT exports dip 1% in May, breaking 19-month growth streak
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Pakistan’s IT exports dip 1% in May, breaking 19-month growth streak

Despite minor monthly decline, May’s exports surpass 12-month average

Senators slam Pakistan government institutions for hoarding billions in profits
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Senators slam Pakistan government institutions for hoarding billions in profits

NADRA among institutions holding funds outside national treasury; lawmakers demand full disclosure and accountability

Pakistan to pass on full global oil price hike to consumers
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Pakistan to pass on full global oil price hike to consumers

Finance minister says government won’t delay tough calls

Key takeaways from Pakistan central bank's monetary policy meeting
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Key takeaways from Pakistan central bank's monetary policy meeting

SBP maintains the status quo at 11% amid fragile recovery, eyes external risks

Can Pakistan handle the oil price surge triggered by the Israel-Iran conflict?
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Can Pakistan handle the oil price surge triggered by the Israel-Iran conflict?

Israel-Iran tensions have sent crude oil prices soaring over 7%

Pakistan's Punjab Assembly passes contested bill critics say hides govt’s self-promotion spending
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Pakistan's Punjab Assembly passes contested bill critics say hides govt’s self-promotion spending

The bill, which regulates public information campaigns, has drawn opposition criticism for allegedly curbing the public’s right to question government ad spending

DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox
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DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox

Selected firms begin testing new financial technologies in the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme

Pakistan keeps interest rate unchanged
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Pakistan keeps interest rate unchanged

SBP expects inflation to increase, but remain in the range during FY26

Pakistan Senate panel recommends eliminating sales tax on stationery
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Pakistan Senate panel recommends eliminating sales tax on stationery

Committee approves proposal to impose sales tax on e-commerce goods

Fauji Fertilizer to submit expression of interest for buying PIA
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Fauji Fertilizer to submit expression of interest for buying PIA

In a bid to tackle its financial crisis, Pakistan is looking to sell a 51-100% stake in its national airline PIA

Pakistan Senate panel rejects FBR’s bid for arrest powers in tax fraud cases
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Pakistan Senate panel rejects FBR’s bid for arrest powers in tax fraud cases

Lawmakers push back on proposal allowing arrests without court approval, call for legal safeguards and judicial oversight

How lower interest rates have affected car loans in Pakistan
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How lower interest rates have affected car loans in Pakistan

In just one year, Pakistan has slashed its benchmark interest rate from a record 22% to 11%

Breaking down the billions Pakistan loses to smuggling each year
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Breaking down the billions Pakistan loses to smuggling each year

It's the same story on a loop

Pakistan proposes reversal of tax relief for certain salaried individuals
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Pakistan proposes reversal of tax relief for certain salaried individuals

FBR outlines revised tax slabs, minor Super Tax cuts, and PKR 701 billion in new revenue measures during Finance Bill review

Pakistan auto sales surge 34% in May on eased roadblocks, cheaper financing
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Pakistan auto sales surge 34% in May on eased roadblocks, cheaper financing

Toyota and Honda lead the recovery; Suzuki stumbles despite two-wheeler surge

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