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IMF mission to review Pakistan’s economic program as floods strain finances
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IMF mission to review Pakistan’s economic program as floods strain finances

Mission will assess FY26 budget, emergency provisions and flood relief needs under Extended Fund Facility

SBP seen taking cautious line on interest rate amid inflation risks, flood impact
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SBP seen taking cautious line on interest rate amid inflation risks, flood impact

Brokerage expects policy rate cut of 150 bps by December as central bank balances recovery with price stability

Pakistan invites global crypto exchanges to enter regulated market
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Pakistan invites global crypto exchanges to enter regulated market

PVARA calls for Expressions of Interest after passing first Virtual Assets Ordinance in July

Pakistan seeks over $2 billion from China for key CPEC projects
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Pakistan seeks over $2 billion from China for key CPEC projects

Funding request for Karakoram Highway, ML-1 railway, and Gwadar’s Eastbay Expressway to be tabled at Sept. 26 JCC meeting in Beijing as Islamabad leans on Chinese support

PSX rally faces pressure from costly leverage
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PSX rally faces pressure from costly leverage

Escalating geopolitical tensions and delays in finalizing the power sector’s circular debt resolution plan dampened investor sentiment

Pakistan’s global bonds reach 4-year high as investor confidence returns
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Pakistan’s global bonds reach 4-year high as investor confidence returns

Eurobond yields fall below 8% after credit rating upgrades, IMF support, and stronger economic indicators

Pakistan’s Barkat Frisian Agro to invest in two new egg farms
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Pakistan’s Barkat Frisian Agro to invest in two new egg farms

Company announces PKR 690 million plan in stock filing

Pakistan brokerage firm FNEL sets up new real estate subsidiary
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Pakistan brokerage firm FNEL sets up new real estate subsidiary

New entity to invest in public, private development projects, company said in stock filing

Pakistan weekly inflation down 0.02% in second week of Sept
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Pakistan weekly inflation down 0.02% in second week of Sept

Reduction in wheat flour, broiler chicken, bananas prices major contributor to lower inflation

Landmark Image REIT IPO oversubscribed 2.1x, raises PKR 921M
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Landmark Image REIT IPO oversubscribed 2.1x, raises PKR 921M

Mutual funds, banks, brokers, and pension funds among 178 successful investors

Pakistan floods and crops: Facts vs fearmongering
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Pakistan floods and crops: Facts vs fearmongering

Watch the video now for a fact-based, reality-checked analysis of the flood impact

Pakistan auto sales up 62% on back of lower interest rates
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Pakistan auto sales up 62% on back of lower interest rates

The sales of two- and three wheelers also increased in August

Explainer: The impact of Pakistan's decision to lift ban on new gas connections
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Explainer: The impact of Pakistan's decision to lift ban on new gas connections

The government started approving a limited number of connections in 2021 before halting them once again

IMF to review Pakistan's loan program this month
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IMF to review Pakistan's loan program this month

Fund's delegation will hold talks with federal, provincial governments from Sept 25 to Oct 8

Earnings review of KOHC, ILP, NATF, and ASL
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Earnings review of KOHC, ILP, NATF, and ASL

Kohat Cement Company reported an earnings growth of 30% year-on-year, whereas Interloop saw a sharp decline of 66% in its profitability during the same period

Pakistan to launch first Panda Bond in December
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Pakistan to launch first Panda Bond in December

ADB, AIIB to provide financial support for the bond

Consumer debt in Pakistan surges as buying power shrinks
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Consumer debt in Pakistan surges as buying power shrinks

SBP data shows credit card and auto loans increased during FY25

K-Electric head office in Karachi.
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Shanghai Power cancels $1.77B deal for K-Electric stake

Chinese firm says utility company’s shareholders failed to fulfil deal’s precondition

Pakistan urged to reform economy for climate resilience
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Pakistan urged to reform economy for climate resilience

New report warns of $100B climate losses, calls for urgent changes to policy, financing means

Tariff cuts to boost local auto market, reduce prices: PIDE
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Tariff cuts to boost local auto market, reduce prices: PIDE

New report says govt’s policy will force established manufacturers to improve quality, increase competition

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