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Progress on Iran-U.S. ceasefire to set PSX direction next week
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Progress on Iran-U.S. ceasefire to set PSX direction next week

The KSE-100 gained 8,122 points during the week ending May 9, settling at 171,116 points

Pakistan hikes fuel prices by up to PKR 15 for one week
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Pakistan hikes fuel prices by up to PKR 15 for one week

The new prices will come into effect on May 9.

IMF board approves $1.32 billion funding for Pakistan
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IMF board approves $1.32 billion funding for Pakistan

Pakistan has now received approximately $4.8 billion since the loan program began in September 2024

Forex traders urge Pakistan govt to recognize remittances as export earnings
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Forex traders urge Pakistan govt to recognize remittances as export earnings

ECAP met Senate finance committee members to push for regulatory reforms before the upcoming budget

Pakistan’s EV revolution has a new face — women
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Pakistan’s EV revolution has a new face — women

Watch how a CEO's vision is transforming Pakistan's electric bikes manufacturing ecosystem by training women and putting them on the assembly lines along with men

Pakistan rejects lowest LNG bids amid hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening
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Pakistan rejects lowest LNG bids amid hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening

Seven spot cargo offers received as Middle East tensions disrupt supply and push prices above USD 16.9 per mmbtu

Millat Tractors affiliate explores electric bike production in Pakistan
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Millat Tractors affiliate explores electric bike production in Pakistan

The company says the matter is still at a preliminary stage.

Pakistan’s top court strikes down deemed income tax on property
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Pakistan’s top court strikes down deemed income tax on property

Property owners are now entitled to refunds after the court declares Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance unconstitutional

Pakistan expands Treasury Single Account system for better cash control
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Pakistan expands Treasury Single Account system for better cash control

More government bodies added as reforms centralise idle funds and move payments toward digital systems

IMF seeks end to power subsidy under 200 units in Pakistan
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IMF seeks end to power subsidy under 200 units in Pakistan

Government to phase out broad electricity subsidies by 2027, shift toward targeted relief for low-income households linked to national registry system

Pakistan likely to secure USD 1.2 billion IMF tranche after May 8 board meeting
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Pakistan likely to secure USD 1.2 billion IMF tranche after May 8 board meeting

USD 210 million expected under IMF’s climate-linked RSF following second review completion

SBP report flags Pakistan banks' growing reliance on govt securities
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SBP report flags Pakistan banks' growing reliance on govt securities

Banking sector grew 15.1% in 2025, capital adequacy improved to 20.8%

PSX sees record new account openings in April with 24,150 investors
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PSX sees record new account openings in April with 24,150 investors

Gen Z and first-time investors are fueling a surge in Pakistan's stock market participation

Pakistan minister calls Gen Z participation in capital markets 'national priority'
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Pakistan minister calls Gen Z participation in capital markets 'national priority'

Minister says capital and stock markets play a critical role in driving economic growth and achieving self-reliance

Pakistan finance minister discusses savings reforms with mutual funds' body
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Pakistan finance minister discusses savings reforms with mutual funds' body

MUFAP calls for institutional support to facilitate savings as long-term financial goals

Pakistan approves plan to reform tax dispute resolution mechanism
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Pakistan approves plan to reform tax dispute resolution mechanism

The new system will be centralized, with officers’ performance ratings linked to case outcomes

Finance Minister Aurangzeb reviews insurance sector budget 2026-27 proposals
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb reviews insurance sector budget 2026-27 proposals

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met the Insurance Association of Pakistan to discuss tax reforms and savings incentives ahead of Federal Budget 2026-27

Pakistan auto policy 2026: Govt consults industry on parts protection and budget proposals
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Pakistan auto policy 2026: Govt consults industry on parts protection and budget proposals

Pakistan's new auto policy is taking shape as officials consult PAAPAM and PAMA on local parts protection and budget duties ahead of the July 2026 launch