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Pakistan’s national oil company cuts foreign debt by $400 million
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Pakistan’s national oil company cuts foreign debt by $400 million

In its annual general meeting, the company said a trading subsidiary will be formed to improve procurement

Pakistan likely to keep interest rate unchanged: analysts
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Pakistan likely to keep interest rate unchanged: analysts

The Central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Monday amid signs of rising inflation

Pakistan equities fall 0.3% over weak corporate earnings
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Pakistan equities fall 0.3% over weak corporate earnings

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes week with a decline of 502 points

Pakistan’s LNG consumption falls 10% in FY26's first quarter
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Pakistan’s LNG consumption falls 10% in FY26's first quarter

Lower power sector usage, import deferrals, and reduced manufacturing activity drive five-year low in LNG consumption, data shows

Pakistan to impose flood levy on luxury goods to fund reconstruction
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Pakistan to impose flood levy on luxury goods to fund reconstruction

The proposed Flood Levy aims to raise funds for flood recovery through taxes on luxury imports and cigarettes

Pakistan allows gems, jewelry trade with strict oversight
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Pakistan allows gems, jewelry trade with strict oversight

Top economic body recommends lifting restrictions imposed earlier this year

Pakistan seeks China’s support for joining BRICS-backed bank
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Pakistan seeks China’s support for joining BRICS-backed bank

The New Development Bank finances infrastructure and development projects in emerging economies

Pakistan’s weekly inflation up 0.2% in third week of October
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation up 0.2% in third week of October

Index went up mainly due to increase in prices of onions, eggs, sugar, and firewood

Airlink to launch Pakistan’s first Apple iPhone mono-store in December
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Airlink to launch Pakistan’s first Apple iPhone mono-store in December

Smartphone maker reports record sales and rising profits, projects PKR 140 billion revenue for FY26 amid expansion and solar power investment

The billion dollar question: Why do SBP and PBS figures differ and what's worrisome about it?
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The billion dollar question: Why do SBP and PBS figures differ and what's worrisome about it?

Pakistan central bank expects the FY26 current account to stay contained within the 0%-1% of GDP range

Pakistan secures $1.82 billion in foreign assistance in FY26's first quarter
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Pakistan secures $1.82 billion in foreign assistance in FY26's first quarter

Data shows bulk of inflows came from multilateral loans and Naya Pakistan Certificates, while grants totaled just $40.9 million

What all you can trade through the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange
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What all you can trade through the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange

From trading in gold through just PKR 450 to investments in NASDAQ and Dow Jones, Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) is reshaping commodity trading

Ten days on, no signs of Pakistan-Afghanistan trade resumption
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Ten days on, no signs of Pakistan-Afghanistan trade resumption

Around 500 transit trade cargo are also waiting to cross the border at Torkham and Chaman

Qatar to invest $3 billion in Pakistan’s trade, energy, transport sectors
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Qatar to invest $3 billion in Pakistan’s trade, energy, transport sectors

Two countries sign protocol outlining commitments to expand bilateral collaboration in different sectors

Oil rises 5% on fresh US sanctions against Russia
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Oil rises 5% on fresh US sanctions against Russia

The sanctions mean refineries in China and India will need to seek alternative suppliers

The agreement paves way for Saudi participation in the future strategic direction of K-Electric
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Making sense of NEPRA's K-Electric decision

According to a research note by AKD Securities, the revised tariff determination marks a material departure from previous benchmarks

Power generation costs fall 15% as Pakistan’s output holds steady in September
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Power generation costs fall 15% as Pakistan’s output holds steady in September

Hydel and nuclear sources gain share in the energy mix, while analyst warns inefficiencies could limit consumer relief

Pakistan's tax authority tightens rules on changing details for industrial power, gas connections
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Pakistan's tax authority tightens rules on changing details for industrial power, gas connections

New regulations bar utility providers from altering NTNs or STRNs without prior approval from Inland Revenue to curb tax evasion and misuse

IMF eases Pakistan’s tax target by PKR 150 billion
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IMF eases Pakistan’s tax target by PKR 150 billion

Adjustment follows flood-related economic losses

Global gold prices see worst two-day dip since 2013
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Global gold prices see worst two-day dip since 2013

The precious metal has lost around 6% of its value since Tuesday