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Pakistan central bank slows dollar purchases as imports rise
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Pakistan central bank slows dollar purchases as imports rise

State Bank of Pakistan buys $3.1 billion in five months, projects reserves above $18 billion by June

IMF team arrives for key review as Pakistan eyes $1.2 billion
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IMF team arrives for key review as Pakistan eyes $1.2 billion

Revenue shortfall looms over talks that could unlock next EFF and climate resilience tranches

Ufone, Zong deposit $15 million each ahead of Pakistan's 5G auction
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Ufone, Zong deposit $15 million each ahead of Pakistan's 5G auction

Telecom giants secure bidding spots as Pakistan targets over $634 million from spectrum sale

79 foreign firms enter Pakistan in three years as 19 exit
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79 foreign firms enter Pakistan in three years as 19 exit

SECP reports PKR 40.7 billion in new investment

Pakistan prepares for IMF review amid PKR 330 billion tax shortfall
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Pakistan prepares for IMF review amid PKR 330 billion tax shortfall

No mini-budget yet as talks could unlock $1.2 billion in fresh funding

Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs
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Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs

Trump says he may also impose license fees on trading partners

Fitch says Bangladesh election eases uncertainty but reform risks remain
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Fitch says Bangladesh election eases uncertainty but reform risks remain

Ratings agency cites supermajority win, IMF alignment, but flags governance and external liquidity constraints

GIDC Amendment clears key hurdle, PKR 400 billion recovery in sight
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GIDC Amendment clears key hurdle, PKR 400 billion recovery in sight

Cabinet panel approval signals potential end to decade-long gas cess dispute

Pakistan targets $2.5 billion in mobile, IT equipment exports under new policy
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Pakistan targets $2.5 billion in mobile, IT equipment exports under new policy

$221 million self-financed fund and export quotas aim to scale shipments to 21.6 million units by 2033

How would a US-Iran war affect Pakistan economically?
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How would a US-Iran war affect Pakistan economically?

Analysts warn of inflation, currency pressure and equity losses if Brent surges toward $90

Pakistan govt says external debt stands at $138B, public share is $92B
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Pakistan govt says external debt stands at $138B, public share is $92B

Finance Division says most borrowing is concessional, average cost near 4% despite rising interest payments

Banks top Pakistan’s tax chart, but heavy reliance raises fiscal risks
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Banks top Pakistan’s tax chart, but heavy reliance raises fiscal risks

Sector pays 9.6% of total revenue as high tax burden sparks concerns over investment and stability

Pakistan sets 50% localization target under new electronics policy
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Pakistan sets 50% localization target under new electronics policy

Plan aims for $2.5 billion in exports, 75,000 skilled jobs and deeper supply-chain integration by 2033

Pakistan launches new electronics policy after assembly model falls short
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Pakistan launches new electronics policy after assembly model falls short

Seven-year plan targets manufacturing and exports as past regime failed on localization

Solar makers race to cut silver use after 130% price surge
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Solar makers race to cut silver use after 130% price surge

Shift to copper could unlock billions in savings as metal costs squeeze panel margins

Pakistan’s securities regulator expands digitization of unlisted firms’ shares
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Pakistan’s securities regulator expands digitization of unlisted firms’ shares

SECP says move will reduce risks associated with paper certificates, including loss, theft, forgery and damage

Pakistan’s poverty climbs after years of progress, minister warns
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Pakistan’s poverty climbs after years of progress, minister warns

New report highlights seven-year setback and calls for district-level data

Auto financing in Pakistan jumps 36% as car sales hit 3.5-year high
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Auto financing in Pakistan jumps 36% as car sales hit 3.5-year high

Vehicle loans rise to PKR 328 billion while January sales surge 74% month-on-month