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Nearly 60% of online learners face cyber incidents, 25% of victims lose money: Kaspersky
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Nearly 60% of online learners face cyber incidents, 25% of victims lose money: Kaspersky

Suspicious links, fake education platforms and online scams were among the most common threats identified in the cybersecurity firm's survey

Global poverty reduction stalls as 811 million remain extremely poor: World Bank
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Global poverty reduction stalls as 811 million remain extremely poor: World Bank

New report warns that weak job creation, conflict and climate risks threaten poverty reduction, with millions still struggling to achieve economic security

World Bank forecasts 23% rise in global commodity prices in 2026
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World Bank forecasts 23% rise in global commodity prices in 2026

Energy prices are expected to jump 32%, while food commodity prices could climb 18% over two years amid conflict and supply disruptions

Pakistan's listed banks post PKR 505 billion profit, down 1% in nine months
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Pakistan's listed banks post PKR 505 billion profit, down 1% in nine months

Higher non-interest income and lower taxes help cushion earnings as operating costs rise and banks adjust their balance sheets

KSE-100 falls 2.1% in October as oil prices, regional tensions weigh
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KSE-100 falls 2.1% in October as oil prices, regional tensions weigh

Pakistan's benchmark index sheds 3,560 points for a second straight monthly decline as foreign investors pull out USD 48.8 million

Pakistan October inflation forecasts differ over food, fuel costs
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Pakistan October inflation forecasts differ over food, fuel costs

Finance Ministry expects inflation of 9.5–10.5%, while Topline Securities forecasts 9–9.5%, with food and transport costs driving price pressures

PSO, Attock Petroleum profits jump 144% to PKR 32.2bn
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PSO, Attock Petroleum profits jump 144% to PKR 32.2bn

Higher fuel prices, stronger sales and estimated inventory gains of PKR 43 billion lifted earnings in the July-September quarter, AHL says

ICMA weighs inflation risks against business costs after SBP rate hike
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ICMA weighs inflation risks against business costs after SBP rate hike

Review compares the 12% policy rate with holding at 11.5% or cutting to 10.5%, highlighting the impact on investment and industrial recovery

Pakistan's private sector credit rises 16.6% to PKR 11.28 Tn
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Pakistan's private sector credit rises 16.6% to PKR 11.28 Tn

Finance Ministry's FY27 first-quarter scorecard shows stronger exports, remittances and investment, while manufacturing grows 1.85% in July–August

Stable rupee eroding Pakistan's export competitiveness, World Bank warns
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Stable rupee eroding Pakistan's export competitiveness, World Bank warns

Rupee has appreciated nearly 20% in real terms since FY24 despite trading in a narrow range against the US dollar, report finds

Pakistan's crude oil import bill surges 46.4% as Middle East conflict drives up costs
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Pakistan's crude oil import bill surges 46.4% as Middle East conflict drives up costs

World Bank says falling LNG import volumes cushioned rising oil costs, but expensive fertilizers and higher borrowing rates added pressure on the economy

Pakistan's GDP growth to reach 3.8% in FY27 amid Middle East conflict: World Bank
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Pakistan's GDP growth to reach 3.8% in FY27 amid Middle East conflict: World Bank

Inflation is projected to rise to 8.2% as elevated energy prices and weather-related risks weigh on Pakistan's economic recovery

World Bank says reforms could triple Pakistan's per capita income by 2050
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World Bank says reforms could triple Pakistan's per capita income by 2050

Ambitious changes to taxation, trade and investment policies could lift annual economic growth to as much as 6.9%, report says

Pakistan economy grows 3.65% in FY26, fastest pace in four years
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Pakistan economy grows 3.65% in FY26, fastest pace in four years

Growth slowed to 2% in the final quarter as industrial activity contracted, while agriculture and services remained supportive, Topline Research says

Pakistan's FDI rises 20% to USD 720 million in first quarter
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Pakistan's FDI rises 20% to USD 720 million in first quarter

Financial businesses and power lead quarterly inflows as Canada and China emerge as major investment sources; IT exports reach USD 435 million in September

Pakistan's top 20 listed textile firms post 11% profit growth in FY26
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Pakistan's top 20 listed textile firms post 11% profit growth in FY26

Combined profit reached PKR 51.9 billion as financing costs fell 19.2% and the effective tax rate declined to 33.2%, Topline Securities says

IMF urges faster fiscal action as debt and borrowing costs rise
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IMF urges faster fiscal action as debt and borrowing costs rise

Fund warns delaying adjustment will increase interest burdens, deepen fiscal vulnerabilities and leave governments with fewer policy options

IMF sees global growth slow to 3.1% in 2026 amid downside risks
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IMF sees global growth slow to 3.1% in 2026 amid downside risks

Inflation is projected to rise to 4.7% before easing in 2027, while energy importers outside the technology value chain face the toughest conditions

IMF sees global growth slowing to 3.1% in 2026, inflation at 4.7%
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IMF sees global growth slowing to 3.1% in 2026, inflation at 4.7%

October outlook sees growth recovering to 3.4% in 2027, while energy importers with limited exposure to the technology boom face the toughest conditions

Shariah-compliant securities reach 65.2% of PSX market cap
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Shariah-compliant securities reach 65.2% of PSX market cap

Pakistan raised PKR 3.14 trillion through sovereign sukuk in FY26 as Islamic mutual funds outnumbered conventional funds for the first time, SECP says