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Gulf stock markets plunge as geopolitical tensions simmer
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Gulf stock markets plunge as geopolitical tensions simmer

Kuwait authorities halt trading until further notice after missile strikes

Pakistan likely to urge IMF to cut tax target amid PKR 430B revenue shortfall
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Pakistan likely to urge IMF to cut tax target amid PKR 430B revenue shortfall

The Fund has already revised the annual target for FY26 from PKR 14.13 trillion to PKR 13.98 trillion

Inflation seen rising to 7.2% in Feb on Ramadan, base effect
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Inflation seen rising to 7.2% in Feb on Ramadan, base effect

Food and fuel prices drive monthly uptick, rate cut prospects dim ahead of March policy

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by up to PKR 8 for two weeks
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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by up to PKR 8 for two weeks

The new prices have taken effect from March 1

ADB officials discuss insurance reforms with Pakistan’s companies regulator
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ADB officials discuss insurance reforms with Pakistan’s companies regulator

SECP officials briefed the delegation on new insurance law for opening the market, improving ease of doing business

Pakistan Business Council urges tax overhaul in talks with IMF mission
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Pakistan Business Council urges tax overhaul in talks with IMF mission

Group calls for super tax abolition, lower corporate rates and energy reforms to drive export-led growth

Capacity charges hit PKR 1.8 trillion in Pakistan, driving 61% of power costs
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Capacity charges hit PKR 1.8 trillion in Pakistan, driving 61% of power costs

NEPRA flags low plant utilization as key factor behind high electricity tariffs

Pakistan’s top economic body increases loan limit for low-cost housing to PKR 10M
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Pakistan’s top economic body increases loan limit for low-cost housing to PKR 10M

The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has also set a uniform 5% end-user pricing for borrowers

Banks lend PKR 8.8T to SMEs under financing schemes in Pakistan
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Banks lend PKR 8.8T to SMEs under financing schemes in Pakistan

SME development committee mulls revision to definition of small and medium enterprises

Pakistan Senate approves bill to regulate cryptocurrencies
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Pakistan Senate approves bill to regulate cryptocurrencies

The Virtual Assets Bill 2026 establishes a framework for registration and licensing of virtual asset service providers in the country

OICCI urges FBR to release PKR 103 billion in pending tax refunds
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OICCI urges FBR to release PKR 103 billion in pending tax refunds

Foreign investors warn rising backlog is straining liquidity and hurting confidence

Fitch says new 10% US tariff lowers effective rate to 9.4%
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Fitch says new 10% US tariff lowers effective rate to 9.4%

Blanket levy replaces invalidated reciprocal tariffs; China’s rate falls but remains highest among major partners

Biofloc farming in Pakistan: Small investment, big returns
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Biofloc farming in Pakistan: Small investment, big returns

The farmers farm tilapia in just 6 months with minimal investment, supplying big hotels such as Marriott, PC, Lal Qila, and BBQ Tonight

Pakistan regulator approves Attock Cement acquisition by Fauji Cement, Kot Addu Power
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Pakistan regulator approves Attock Cement acquisition by Fauji Cement, Kot Addu Power

In its assessment, Competition Commission said the transaction won’t create cartelization or strengthen a player

Jazz submits $15M fee to participate in March 10 spectrum auction
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Jazz submits $15M fee to participate in March 10 spectrum auction

All three major telecom companies of Pakistan — Jazz, Ufone and Zong — have submitted pre-bid earnest money

Pakistan may hike fuel prices by up to PKR 7 per liter
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Pakistan may hike fuel prices by up to PKR 7 per liter

The government will announce new prices on February 28

Pakistan ISP Supernet Ltd merges into Supernet Technologies following court approval
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Pakistan ISP Supernet Ltd merges into Supernet Technologies following court approval

STL will issue 101.62 million fully paid-up ordinary shares of PKR 10 each to the shareholders of Supernet Ltd

Pakistan seeks $4-5 billion investment to redevelop Roosevelt Hotel
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Pakistan seeks $4-5 billion investment to redevelop Roosevelt Hotel

Government to appoint adviser as it opts for joint venture over outright sale