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KIBOR falls as ceasefire hopes ease war premium
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KIBOR falls as ceasefire hopes ease war premium

Rates drop across tenors while PSX rallies on improving regional outlook

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock
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Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

Expert says solar adoption in Pakistan cushions the power sector amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis

Pakistan approves 67.5 MAF water allocation for Kharif season
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Pakistan approves 67.5 MAF water allocation for Kharif season

IRSA advisory body convenes in Islamabad to set provincial withdrawals for the April–September cropping season

Pakistan makes $1.3 billion Eurobond repayment on schedule
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Pakistan makes $1.3 billion Eurobond repayment on schedule

Officials say repayment reinforces Pakistan's improved fiscal management

Pakistan PM rules out mini-budget, blocks fresh tax measures
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Pakistan PM rules out mini-budget, blocks fresh tax measures

Govt to revisit IMF targets as Middle East tensions reshape fiscal outlook

Pakistan fertilizer sales spike as farmers rush to buy early
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Pakistan fertilizer sales spike as farmers rush to buy early

Rising global prices and fuel costs trigger pre-season surge

Pakistan assures UAE debt repayments amid financing push
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Pakistan assures UAE debt repayments amid financing push

Govt plans Panda bonds and commercial borrowing under IMF program

Pakistan central bank simplifies processes for IT export sector
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Pakistan central bank simplifies processes for IT export sector

Reforms eliminate repetitive documentation, speed up transactions

IMF pushes back on tariff fix, flags domestic policy as key driver
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IMF pushes back on tariff fix, flags domestic policy as key driver

Report calls for joint action to tackle widening global imbalances

CCP calls for grid overhaul, quality crackdown to unlock solar competition
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CCP calls for grid overhaul, quality crackdown to unlock solar competition

Regulator proposes smart metering rollout, domestic manufacturing incentives, and national solar registry

Pakistan has crude oil, diesel stocks for up to 25 days: officials
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Pakistan has crude oil, diesel stocks for up to 25 days: officials

Finance minister says more cargoes will arrive within the next few days

Pakistan trader seeks concessions as Iran war soars business costs
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Pakistan trader seeks concessions as Iran war soars business costs

Motiwala demands swift tax refunds, gas tariff tariff rationalization to support local industries

Why is fuel most expensive for Pakistanis?
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Why is fuel most expensive for Pakistanis?

Pakistan’s fuel prices outpace India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka when converted to rupees

Pakistan weighs funding options to shore up foreign reserves as payments loom
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Pakistan weighs funding options to shore up foreign reserves as payments loom

Islamabad seeks Saudi support, eyes $5 billion alternative financing amid external pressure

Pakistan approves its first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product
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Pakistan approves its first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product

Move will enable Islamic financial institutions to expand financing to small businesses, farmers

Pakistan cuts petrol by PKR 80 a day after record price hike
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Pakistan cuts petrol by PKR 80 a day after record price hike

PM says cabinet will donate six months’ salary to national exchequer

Pakistan hikes LPG prices by PKR 79 per kg
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Pakistan hikes LPG prices by PKR 79 per kg

The price hike has failed to curb shortages in the market

Pakistan's weekly inflation surges to 9.12%, highest since November 2024
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Pakistan's weekly inflation surges to 9.12%, highest since November 2024

The surge comes on the back of higher LPG, diesel, gas, and petrol prices

Barrick slows Reko Diq development amid rising security risks
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Barrick slows Reko Diq development amid rising security risks

Company extends review to mid-2027 as security concerns threaten costs and timeline

Pakistan fuel prices hit all-time high as govt announces PKR 184 per liter hike
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Pakistan fuel prices hit all-time high as govt announces PKR 184 per liter hike

Federal ministers say the government was compelled to increase the prices and US-Israel war on Iran drags on