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Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis among top nationalities registering businesses in Dubai
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Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis among top nationalities registering businesses in Dubai

Business leaders and analysts say Dubai’s appeal lies in its investor-friendly environment, tax advantages, and streamlined company registration procedures

Pakistan targets credit card spenders in crackdown on non-filers
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Pakistan targets credit card spenders in crackdown on non-filers

The Federal Board of Revenue has identified over 200,000 individuals making high-value credit card transactions without filing returns

IMF wants tighter rules for car imports by overseas Pakistanis
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IMF wants tighter rules for car imports by overseas Pakistanis

Sources say the government is mulling changes to schemes for vehicle imports

Pakistan new car import policy ‘threat’ in long-term: report
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Pakistan new car import policy ‘threat’ in long-term: report

Analysis by Institute of Cost and Management Accountants policy offers short-term benefits but will hurt local industry

FBR accuses foreign cargo firm of customs fraud in Karachi
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FBR accuses foreign cargo firm of customs fraud in Karachi

Revenue body says cargo handler’s employees colluded with importers to clear electronics goods worth over PKR 300M without paying duties

Pakistan's cotton arrivals surge 49%, easing import dependence
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Pakistan's cotton arrivals surge 49%, easing import dependence

Improved crop recovery in Sindh and Punjab boosts supply as textile mills and exporters step up purchases

Global lenders approached to assess Pakistan flood damage ahead of IMF talks
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Global lenders approached to assess Pakistan flood damage ahead of IMF talks

Letters sent to World Bank, ADB, EU, and UNDP as losses near PKR 700 billion

Pakistan allows exports of donkey hides after a decade
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Pakistan allows exports of donkey hides after a decade

The hides are in high demand in East Asia, particularly China

Pakistan approves PKR10.8B electricity bill relief for flood affected areas
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Pakistan approves PKR10.8B electricity bill relief for flood affected areas

Relief package includes a complete waiver of August electricity bills for domestic consumers in flood-hit areas

IMF praises UAE’s economic resilience, projects 4.8% growth in 2025
UAE

IMF praises UAE’s economic resilience, projects 4.8% growth in 2025

Tourism, real estate and financial services drive non-oil expansion as strong buffers, diversification, and reforms underpin outlook

Pakistan central bank buys USD 7.7B to boost reserves, pay debt
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Pakistan central bank buys USD 7.7B to boost reserves, pay debt

SBP’s forex market intervention lifts reserves to $14.5B as government repays $500M Eurobond, eyes fiscal consolidation under IMF reforms

Explainer: What US govt shutdown means?
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Explainer: What US govt shutdown means?

While a shutdown doesn't stop all administrative functions, it is still set to impact millions of workers and US citizens who rely on government support

Brand behind Head & Shoulders, Pampers exits Pakistan
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Brand behind Head & Shoulders, Pampers exits Pakistan

American company P&G will close its operations, manufacturing, shift to distributor model in country

Pakistan’s Sept inflation beats projections, clocks at 5.6%
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Pakistan’s Sept inflation beats projections, clocks at 5.6%

Analysts expected it to be between 6% to 7% due to damage caused by floods

Pakistan’s dams, barrages ‘obsolete’, can’t stop floods: report
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Pakistan’s dams, barrages ‘obsolete’, can’t stop floods: report

Report by Yale University says country should restore natural river flows

Pakistan hopes to turn US bonhomie into mining investments
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Pakistan hopes to turn US bonhomie into mining investments

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says government planning to host investor conference in Washington later this month

Taxes, flood damage in focus as Pakistan, IMF close talks
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Taxes, flood damage in focus as Pakistan, IMF close talks

Officials estimate agriculture sector’s growth to fall 4%

Pakistan’s OGDCL gets PKR 7.7B as circular debt payment
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Pakistan’s OGDCL gets PKR 7.7B as circular debt payment

Company announces discovery of gas/condensate in Sindh