Economy

Pakistan cuts fuel prices by up to PKR 10 for two weeks
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Pakistan cuts fuel prices by up to PKR 10 for two weeks

The new prices will take effect from January 1

Pakistan sees PKR 166 trillion in retail payments as digital use expands
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Pakistan sees PKR 166 trillion in retail payments as digital use expands

Digital channels account for 90% of transactions, SBP reports

Pakistan inflation seen easing further in December
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Pakistan inflation seen easing further in December

Falling food and fuel prices offset pressure from housing and energy costs

Pakistan logistics firm acquires 30% shares, management control of PNSC
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Pakistan logistics firm acquires 30% shares, management control of PNSC

Reports of sale have come at a time when the shipping line is eyeing fleet expansion, new investment

Pakistan economy grew 3.7% in first quarter of FY26
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Pakistan economy grew 3.7% in first quarter of FY26

Planning minister cites stronger start than last year, led by industrial rebound

State Bank of Pakistan bought more than $1 billion in September
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State Bank of Pakistan bought more than $1 billion in September

SBP dollar purchases near $10 billion since reporting resumed in June 2024

Pakistan mobile phone output rises 8% in November
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Pakistan mobile phone output rises 8% in November

Local manufacturing shows signs of stabilizing after recent slowdown

Pakistan authorizes PKR 349 billion in development funds in first five months
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Pakistan authorizes PKR 349 billion in development funds in first five months

Spending under PSDP remains slow at just over a quarter of released amount

Pakistan may cut petrol, diesel prices for early January as oil falls
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Pakistan may cut petrol, diesel prices for early January as oil falls

Proposed reduction could ease transport and food costs, analysts say

Inside Hyderabad's JS Hotel REIT Project
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Inside Hyderabad's JS Hotel REIT Project

In this episode of Pakistan Property Playbook, Nukta correspondent Habib Khan speaks with Musab Iqbal, Head of REIT at JS Investments

Pakistan minister stresses timely completion of key power projects
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Pakistan minister stresses timely completion of key power projects

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says cost overruns and delays defer economic benefits of infrastructure projects

As UAE shows interest, what's the true size of listed Fauji group companies?
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As UAE shows interest, what's the true size of listed Fauji group companies?

The Fauji Foundation group is one of the country’s largest business conglomerates

Textile exporters urge Pakistan to declare export emergency
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Textile exporters urge Pakistan to declare export emergency

Industry warns of falling shipments, widening trade deficit and job losses

Pakistan competition watchdog cracks down on cartels across key sectors in 2025
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Pakistan competition watchdog cracks down on cartels across key sectors in 2025

CCP fines firms in sugar, steel, poultry and fertilizer industries, steps up raids and litigation

Inflation in Pakistan seen staying within target range in FY26
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Inflation in Pakistan seen staying within target range in FY26

Analysts forecast average inflation of 6.9% as price pressures normalize

Pakistan returns to global capital market as it seeks more funding sources
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Pakistan returns to global capital market as it seeks more funding sources

Report by Arif Habib Ltd. says country could tap fixed-income markets through US dollar-denominated Eurobonds

Lower food prices bring Pakistan's weekly inflation down by 0.09%
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Lower food prices bring Pakistan's weekly inflation down by 0.09%

Year-on-year, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) went up by 2.83%

What's next after PIA privatization?
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What's next after PIA privatization?

Khurram Schehzad, advisor to the finance minister, says PIA sale is a significant step toward restoring investor confidence

Pakistan refineries seek clarity from ​OGRA​ on diesel upliftment, warn of supply risks
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Pakistan refineries seek clarity from ​OGRA​ on diesel upliftment, warn of supply risks

Industry urges weekly pricing mechanism, flags issues with jet fuel imports and pricing