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Pakistan’s LNG demand stays flat as economic optimism meets energy headwinds
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Pakistan’s LNG demand stays flat as economic optimism meets energy headwinds

Pakistan consumed 914 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of LNG in FY2024-25, the lowest in five years

United Bank posts 103% profit growth in 2025's second quarter
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United Bank posts 103% profit growth in 2025's second quarter

Dividend set at PKR 8 per share; net interest income triples to PKR 91.2 billion

Food prices surge, driving Pakistan’s weekly inflation up 0.95%
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Food prices surge, driving Pakistan’s weekly inflation up 0.95%

Chicken jumps 22.61% while core inflation remains elevated

Mari Energies secures key stakes in 3 oil and gas blocks from Orient Petroleum
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Mari Energies secures key stakes in 3 oil and gas blocks from Orient Petroleum

Farm-out agreements grant Mari operatorship in two highly prospective regions and a 20% stake in Ratana field, enhancing its upstream portfolio

Pakistan’s PSDP utilization hits 96% in FY25 as government pushes jobs, growth
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Pakistan’s PSDP utilization hits 96% in FY25 as government pushes jobs, growth

Strong project execution and cost savings mark a development turnaround amid fiscal discipline

Power sector losses go down in Pakistan amid theft crackdown
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Power sector losses go down in Pakistan amid theft crackdown

Minister credits governance reforms, anti-theft campaign for steep drop in losses, pledges continued accountability across electricity distribution system

Pakistan's car sales hit 3-year high in June ahead of tax hike
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Pakistan's car sales hit 3-year high in June ahead of tax hike

Passenger car sales in Pakistan surged 64% YoY in June 2025, driven by pre-GST buying and economic recovery

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Pakistan stock market reaches another all-time high

The momentum was driven by renewed buying from financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals on expectations of heathy financial results

Pakistan eyes $1 billion valuation for Roosevelt Hotel in NYC amid redevelopment push
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Pakistan eyes $1 billion valuation for Roosevelt Hotel in NYC amid redevelopment push

The hotel is considered one of the nation’s most prized foreign assets

FBR rolls out major tax relief to stabilize sugar prices in Pakistan
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FBR rolls out major tax relief to stabilize sugar prices in Pakistan

Sweeping tax exemptions aim to curb inflation, ease supply pressure, and lower consumer prices before peak demand season

Pakistan raises PKR 1.621 trillion in treasury bills, bonds auction
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Pakistan raises PKR 1.621 trillion in treasury bills, bonds auction

Strong investor demand drives auction success as government plans additional borrowing

Pakistan senators lash out at extra 4% tax on cash sales over PKR 200,000
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Pakistan senators lash out at extra 4% tax on cash sales over PKR 200,000

Senator also voices serious concerns over FBR's powers of arrest

NEPRA approves PKR 4.03 per unit fuel adjustment relief for K-Electric consumers
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NEPRA approves PKR 4.03 per unit fuel adjustment relief for K-Electric consumers

The FCA relief will reflect in July bills; NEPRA withholds PKR 0.8B to shield consumers from future tariff burdens

Pakistan launches investor roadshow in China for first-ever Panda bonds
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Pakistan launches investor roadshow in China for first-ever Panda bonds

The roadshow in Beijing aims to raise $200–$300M through its debut Panda Bond by the end of 2025

Pakistan central bank to launch pilot for digital currency, says governor
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Pakistan central bank to launch pilot for digital currency, says governor

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says the central bank would continue to maintain a tight policy stance to stabilize inflation

Pakistan enacts virtual assets act, launches new regulatory authority
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Pakistan enacts virtual assets act, launches new regulatory authority

The new law sets up PVARA to license, regulate, and supervise all virtual asset service providers in Pakistan

Pakistan's Bazaar Technologies eyes profitability as it acquires Keenu
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Pakistan's Bazaar Technologies eyes profitability as it acquires Keenu

It aims to build a full-stack e-commerce and fintech platform

Pakistan approves Virtual Assets Act to regulate crypto
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Pakistan approves Virtual Assets Act to regulate crypto

New law establishes independent regulatory authority, licensing regime, and Shariah compliance framework for virtual asset services

Pakistan remittances hit historic $38.3 billion in FY25, topping its​ exports
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Pakistan remittances hit historic $38.3 billion in FY25, topping its​ exports

Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for nearly 45% of Pakistan’s record FY25 remittance inflows

Global sukuk issuance to slow in 2025's third quarter after record first half, Fitch predicts
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Global sukuk issuance to slow in 2025's third quarter after record first half, Fitch predicts

Volumes surpass $1 trillion for the first time in FY25's first half, but seasonal trends and geopolitical risks expected to temper Q3 activity

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