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Pakistan’s cement sales jump 12.5% in January as exports surge
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Pakistan’s cement sales jump 12.5% in January as exports surge

Cement sales in the first seven months of FY26 reach 30.58 million tons

Pakistan sets over PKR 5 trillion borrowing target via debt auctions
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Pakistan sets over PKR 5 trillion borrowing target via debt auctions

SBP outlines treasury bill and bond issuance plans

UAE grants Pakistan one-month rollover on $2 billion loan
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UAE grants Pakistan one-month rollover on $2 billion loan

$3bn rollover sought to support foreign exchange reserves

Inflation in Pakistan expected to accelerate, rates likely on hold
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Inflation in Pakistan expected to accelerate, rates likely on hold

Intermarket sees CPI breaching SBP target later in FY26

Pakistan’s 28 textile mills make up 21% of country’s total exports
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Pakistan’s 28 textile mills make up 21% of country’s total exports

New data show these companies exported goods worth $6.7 billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens past $22B despite Jan improvement
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens past $22B despite Jan improvement

Imports rise, exports fall in first seven months of FY26

Pakistan inflation clocks in at 5.8% in January
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Pakistan inflation clocks in at 5.8% in January

Official data shows CPI increased from 2.4% in the same month last year

India budget supports gradual fiscal consolidation, ratings firm says
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India budget supports gradual fiscal consolidation, ratings firm says

Deficit targets seen achievable despite lower GST rates

Textile mills in Pakistan urge tax authority to offset super tax with refunds
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Textile mills in Pakistan urge tax authority to offset super tax with refunds

APTMA warns one-time recovery could worsen liquidity crunch, hurt exports

Pakistan regulator sets Feb 6 hearing on solar net-metering changes
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Pakistan regulator sets Feb 6 hearing on solar net-metering changes

Nepra to review draft rules cutting incentives for prosumers

Islamabad airport next on govt’s privatization list, Senate committee told
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Islamabad airport next on govt’s privatization list, Senate committee told

Officials say privatization will take place through open auction, not G2G deal

World Bank chief in Pakistan for talks on development, economic reforms
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World Bank chief in Pakistan for talks on development, economic reforms

Discussions on regional issues, including water management and disputes with India, also expected

Diesel price up by PKR 11, petrol unchanged as Pakistan govt revises prices
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Diesel price up by PKR 11, petrol unchanged as Pakistan govt revises prices

Petrol price has been kept unchanged for the second successive fortnight

Pakistan’s textiles, cement, and engineering sectors 'to gain most’ from relief package
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Pakistan’s textiles, cement, and engineering sectors 'to gain most’ from relief package

Analysts say lower financing, electricity costs will improve margins for energy-intensive industries

How many fewer LNG cargoes has Pakistan imported this fiscal year?
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How many fewer LNG cargoes has Pakistan imported this fiscal year?

The country has cut LNG imports sharply amid weak demand and high prices

Pakistan cuts refinance rate by 300 bps, lowers wheeling charges
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Pakistan cuts refinance rate by 300 bps, lowers wheeling charges

PM Sharif announces measures to ease financing and energy costs

Pakistan eyes industrial power tariff cuts, tax relief in budget
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Pakistan eyes industrial power tariff cuts, tax relief in budget

PM Sharif directs measures to boost growth and exports