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‘No difficulties’ in Pakistan's external payments, says central bank chief
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‘No difficulties’ in Pakistan's external payments, says central bank chief

Ahmad says three major foreign banks have expressed interest in opening branches in the country

Fitch cuts estimate of US effective tariff rate to 12.7%
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Fitch cuts estimate of US effective tariff rate to 12.7%

Lower tariffs on India, Switzerland drive revision

Pakistan tax chief says Super Tax can be recovered in installments
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Pakistan tax chief says Super Tax can be recovered in installments

FBR seeks to ease business concerns over enforcement

Pakistan borrows PKR 784 billion through T-bills’ auction
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Pakistan borrows PKR 784 billion through T-bills’ auction

The yields for all four tenors rose by 30 to 40 basis points

Pakistan scrambles to halt falling potato prices amid Afghan trade closure
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Pakistan scrambles to halt falling potato prices amid Afghan trade closure

Food security minister says news markets being identified to export potatoes

PKR 5,000 note is not being discontinued in Pakistan
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PKR 5,000 note is not being discontinued in Pakistan

State Bank governor says reports circulating on social media are false; call high-denomination banknotes 'important' for economy

Why skilled Pakistanis are taking low-wage jobs abroad
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Why skilled Pakistanis are taking low-wage jobs abroad

Nukta breaks down the latest Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment data, analyzing the migration trend and cities from where most Pakistanis are going abroad

Pakistan backs HBFC sale, airport outsourcing
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Pakistan backs HBFC sale, airport outsourcing

Privatization push gains cabinet support

Pakistan asks Saudi Arabia to extend $1.2 billion oil credit deal
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Pakistan asks Saudi Arabia to extend $1.2 billion oil credit deal

Two-year repayment period sought as talks continue

Profiting from tragedy: Fire safety equipment prices surge after Gul Plaza tragedy
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Profiting from tragedy: Fire safety equipment prices surge after Gul Plaza tragedy

All over the world, tragedies lead to awareness, but in Pakistan, some turn these events into an opportunity to make money

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