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Pakistan’s large industry output increased 2.7 % in Sept
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Pakistan’s large industry output increased 2.7 % in Sept

LSMI index jump is propelled by higher manufacturing in automobile, machinery, and transport sectors

Pakistan’s power generation drops 3.7% in October as grid demand weakens
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Pakistan’s power generation drops 3.7% in October as grid demand weakens

Output falls sharply from September and stays below NEPRA forecasts, with rising distributed solar and seasonal demand shaping the decline

Standard Chartered, IFC launch $400 million trade finance facility for Pakistani exporters
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Standard Chartered, IFC launch $400 million trade finance facility for Pakistani exporters

The new risk-participation agreement doubles a 2022 facility, aiming to boost foreign exchange inflows and expand working capital for major firms

Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops 26% in four months of FY26
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Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops 26% in four months of FY26

Total foreign investment plunges 82% to $209 million as weak inflows and rising outflows underscore lingering investor uncertainty

The economic cost of the stalled Pak-Afghan trade
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The economic cost of the stalled Pak-Afghan trade

Despite several rounds of talks mediated by Turkey and Qatar, no breakthrough has been reached to reopen key border crossings

Pakistan's current account deficit in FY26's 4 months triple that of last year
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Pakistan's current account deficit in FY26's 4 months triple that of last year

Last year, the current account deficit stood at $206 million. This year, it stands at $733 million

Pakistanis are spending big on cars this year. Here's why
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Pakistanis are spending big on cars this year. Here's why

Pakistanis have spent a whopping PKR 350 billion on car purchases in the first three months of this financial year

Pakistan moves to accelerate PIA privatization plan
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Pakistan moves to accelerate PIA privatization plan

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says ministries must fully support efforts to fast-track privatization as Pakistan reviews its reform agenda

Diesel prices go up in Pakistan, petrol kept unchanged
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Diesel prices go up in Pakistan, petrol kept unchanged

The new prices have taken effect from November 16

Pakistan’s total debt increased to PKR 76.6 trillion in Sept
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Pakistan’s total debt increased to PKR 76.6 trillion in Sept

Total central govt liabilities show rare month-on-month decline as the government slows down lending, increases repayment

Pakistan fears loss of honey beekeeping craft with Afghans’ exit
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Pakistan fears loss of honey beekeeping craft with Afghans’ exit

The government’s decision to repatriate Afghan citizens has resulted in a crisis for the honey beekeeping industry

Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures
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Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures

Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over militants sheltering across the border

Why PIA engineers are refusing to sign off on flights
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Why PIA engineers are refusing to sign off on flights

PIA engineers say they won’t sign off on planes they can’t trust

Pakistan’s major cement maker seeks ‘landmark’ acquisition of competitor
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Pakistan’s major cement maker seeks ‘landmark’ acquisition of competitor

The deal, if completed, will make Maple Leaf Cement Factory the second-largest cement producer in the country’s northern region

Pakistan posts PKR 2.1 trillion budget surplus in FY26's first quarter
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Pakistan posts PKR 2.1 trillion budget surplus in FY26's first quarter

Higher non-tax revenues, including central bank profits, drive surplus equal to 1.6% of GDP, though analysts warn sustainability remains uncertain

IMF Executive Board to discuss Pakistan reviews on Dec 8
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IMF Executive Board to discuss Pakistan reviews on Dec 8

Once the reviews are approved, Pakistan will receive $1 billion under the EFF and $200 million under the RSF

Pakistan central bank raises PKR 478B through T-bills auction
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Pakistan central bank raises PKR 478B through T-bills auction

Yields for one-year and three-year tenor bills fall

Pakistan’s pharma firms see highest-ever quarterly profit
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Pakistan’s pharma firms see highest-ever quarterly profit

Topline Securities report says listed companies earned profit after tax of PKR 10.4B in 1QFY26

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
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World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

LNG supply to grow 50% by 2030

Saudi Arabia to host investment summit during bin Salman's Washington visit
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Saudi Arabia to host investment summit during bin Salman's Washington visit

Bin Salman will be in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18

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