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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

IMF presses Pakistan to secure one-year rollover of $2B UAE deposit
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IMF presses Pakistan to secure one-year rollover of $2B UAE deposit

Talks focus on extending short-term facility as reserves and financing plan under review

Pakistan’s Cnergyico approves diesel pipeline deal with Asia Petroleum
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Pakistan’s Cnergyico approves diesel pipeline deal with Asia Petroleum

Company says the pipeline will reduce reliance on road transport, improve supply chain reliability

Pakistan in talks with UAE for $2B deposits rollover: finance minister
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Pakistan in talks with UAE for $2B deposits rollover: finance minister

Muhammad Aurangzeb dispels impression of strife between Pakistan and UAE on rollover

Pakistan’s NBFI assets hit PKR 7T due to mutual funds boom
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Pakistan’s NBFI assets hit PKR 7T due to mutual funds boom

The number of mutual fund investor accounts rises to 845,000 by the end of December, up 8% since June 2025

Pakistan traders ‘concerned’ over proposed law to restrict trade bodies
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Pakistan traders ‘concerned’ over proposed law to restrict trade bodies

FPCCI president says amendments to Trade Organization Rules 2013 have shocked the business community nationwide

Central bank slows dollar purchases as imports rise in Pakistan
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Central bank slows dollar purchases as imports rise in Pakistan

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