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Pakistan borrows PKR 753 billion through T-bills' auction
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Pakistan borrows PKR 753 billion through T-bills' auction

Yields showed mixed movement as government borrows PKR3b more than target

Pakistan cement dispatches reach 3.75 million tons due to export gains
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Pakistan cement dispatches reach 3.75 million tons due to export gains

Local cement dispatches during March totaled 3.1 million tons, down 0.2% year on year

Pakistan's tax system blocking foreign investment, says OICCI
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Pakistan's tax system blocking foreign investment, says OICCI

More than PKR 100 billion in tax refunds owed to OICCI member companies are currently stuck, secretary general claims

Digital economy could contribute up to 7% to GDP by 2030, new report says
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Digital economy could contribute up to 7% to GDP by 2030, new report says

OICCI report warns infrastructure constraints, other bottlenecks hampering digital growth

Supernet Technologies issues 107M new shares after subsidiary merger
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Supernet Technologies issues 107M new shares after subsidiary merger

Supernet Ltd has been merged with Supernet Technologies to consolidate operations under a single listed entity

FBR gives taxpayers final chance to fix incorrect declarations
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FBR gives taxpayers final chance to fix incorrect declarations

New rules allow invoice corrections within 72 hours under digital system

FBR misses March tax target by PKR 187 billion
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FBR misses March tax target by PKR 187 billion

Cumulative shortfall widens to PKR 610 billion in FY26

Pakistan raises LPG prices by 35% for April
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Pakistan raises LPG prices by 35% for April

Global surge pushes domestic cylinder cost up by nearly PKR 1,000

North American corporates face indirect risks from Iran conflict, Fitch says
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North American corporates face indirect risks from Iran conflict, Fitch says

Higher oil prices and weaker demand seen hitting airlines, autos and consumer sectors

IMF warns low-income countries face rising risks amid global uncertainty
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IMF warns low-income countries face rising risks amid global uncertainty

Board highlights debt pressures, declining aid and need for stronger fiscal reforms

Pakistan govt, provinces to develop joint targeted fuel subsidy plan
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Pakistan govt, provinces to develop joint targeted fuel subsidy plan

Official discuss possible subsidy including using government databases, and cash transfers

76% of Pakistani CEOs expect economy to improve in next 12 months: PwC survey
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76% of Pakistani CEOs expect economy to improve in next 12 months: PwC survey

Around 74% of Pakistani companies report limited or no AI application across business functions

Jazz presents $1 billion investment plan to boost Pakistan’s digital infrastructure
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Jazz presents $1 billion investment plan to boost Pakistan’s digital infrastructure

Telecom executives signal confidence in economy, expand spectrum and network capacity

Pakistan may face PKR 200 billion tax shortfall in March
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Pakistan may face PKR 200 billion tax shortfall in March

Slowing economy, refunds and regional tensions weigh on revenues

Pakistan inflation set to return to double digits from April
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Pakistan inflation set to return to double digits from April

Rising oil prices and subsidy strain drive worsening outlook

Economic shocks, energy supply disruption; IMF warns of fiscal risks due to Middle East conflict
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Economic shocks, energy supply disruption; IMF warns of fiscal risks due to Middle East conflict

Fund says countries with limited reserves face heightened risks as rising import costs widen trade deficits

No lockdown in Pakistan after political leaders fail to reach consensus
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No lockdown in Pakistan after political leaders fail to reach consensus

Govt also shelves plans for fuel rationing app, subsidy for motorcyclists

Lucky Motor, China’s GAC Group sign deal for EV rollout in Pakistan
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Lucky Motor, China’s GAC Group sign deal for EV rollout in Pakistan

The partnership includes vehicle distribution, advanced battery manufacturing, and establishment of battery-swapping stations

Electricity rates expected to go up by PKR 1.6 in Pakistan
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Electricity rates expected to go up by PKR 1.6 in Pakistan

Higher tariff will apply to consumers nationwide

Pakistan is giving PKR 125B subsidy on fuel. How long can it go?
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Pakistan is giving PKR 125B subsidy on fuel. How long can it go?

After increasing petrol and diesel prices by PKR 55 on March 6, the government has not increased the prices for three weeks despite higher global rates