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Pakistan aims to complete PIA bidding by next month as government widens stake on offer
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Pakistan aims to complete PIA bidding by next month as government widens stake on offer

Officials target financial close within 90 days of bids and outline plans to advance a joint-venture redevelopment of the Roosevelt Hotel

DGKC, BAHL and MTL earnings drop: What the numbers show
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DGKC, BAHL and MTL earnings drop: What the numbers show

In this episode of Stock Watch, Nukta’s Shuja Qureshi and Shahbaz Ashraf analyze the latest quarterly earnings of D.G. Khan Cement Company, Bank Al Habib, and Millat Tractors Limited

Afghanistan seeks new trade routes as Pakistan ties sour
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Afghanistan seeks new trade routes as Pakistan ties sour

The South Asian neighbors have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute since the Taliban took over Kabul in 2021

Pakistan eyes first Panda bond issue before February 2026
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Pakistan eyes first Panda bond issue before February 2026

Finance minister says reforms could address disproportionate burden on manufacturers, salaried class

ADB approves $330M in loans to strengthen Pakistan’s power transmission network
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ADB approves $330M in loans to strengthen Pakistan’s power transmission network

The project will improve country’s grid, reduce imported fuel reliance, and enhance clean power transmission capacity

Pakistan pledges major anti-corruption drive in IMF report
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Pakistan pledges major anti-corruption drive in IMF report

Government outlines 6- to 18-month overhaul of procurement, regulation and fiscal governance to secure IMF support

IMF warns corruption, weak oversight curb Pakistan’s growth
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IMF warns corruption, weak oversight curb Pakistan’s growth

Report says governance and anti-corruption reforms could lift country’s GDP by up to 6.5%

Pakistan’s large industry output increased 2.7 % in Sept
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Pakistan’s large industry output increased 2.7 % in Sept

LSMI index jump is propelled by higher manufacturing in automobile, machinery, and transport sectors

Pakistan’s power generation drops 3.7% in October as grid demand weakens
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Pakistan’s power generation drops 3.7% in October as grid demand weakens

Output falls sharply from September and stays below NEPRA forecasts, with rising distributed solar and seasonal demand shaping the decline

17 of Pakistan’s 20 most vulnerable districts located in Balochistan, report finds
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17 of Pakistan’s 20 most vulnerable districts located in Balochistan, report finds

Nationwide assessment shows severe gaps in housing, health, education and livelihoods, while Punjab dominates list of least-vulnerable areas

Standard Chartered, IFC launch $400 million trade finance facility for Pakistani exporters
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Standard Chartered, IFC launch $400 million trade finance facility for Pakistani exporters

The new risk-participation agreement doubles a 2022 facility, aiming to boost foreign exchange inflows and expand working capital for major firms

Everything you need to know about Fauji Fertilizer becoming Shariah compliant
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Everything you need to know about Fauji Fertilizer becoming Shariah compliant

Nukta producer Abdul Moiz Malik explains what it means and how Sharia compliance would impact the company’s future valuation

What’s behind the pharma sector’s record profit?
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What’s behind the pharma sector’s record profit?

Nukta talks to Asad Ali, senior analyst at Topline Securities, to understand how it happened and what led to the turnaround of the sector’s fortunes

Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops 26% in four months of FY26
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Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops 26% in four months of FY26

Total foreign investment plunges 82% to $209 million as weak inflows and rising outflows underscore lingering investor uncertainty

Pakistan's current account deficit in FY26's 4 months triple that of last year
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Pakistan's current account deficit in FY26's 4 months triple that of last year

Last year, the current account deficit stood at $206 million. This year, it stands at $733 million

Pakistanis are spending big on cars this year. Here's why
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Pakistanis are spending big on cars this year. Here's why

Pakistanis have spent a whopping PKR 350 billion on car purchases in the first three months of this financial year

Pakistan moves to accelerate PIA privatization plan
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Pakistan moves to accelerate PIA privatization plan

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says ministries must fully support efforts to fast-track privatization as Pakistan reviews its reform agenda

Diesel prices go up in Pakistan, petrol kept unchanged
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Diesel prices go up in Pakistan, petrol kept unchanged

The new prices have taken effect from November 16

Pakistan’s total debt increased to PKR 76.6 trillion in Sept
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Pakistan’s total debt increased to PKR 76.6 trillion in Sept

Total central govt liabilities show rare month-on-month decline as the government slows down lending, increases repayment

Pakistan fears loss of honey beekeeping craft with Afghans’ exit
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Pakistan fears loss of honey beekeeping craft with Afghans’ exit

The government’s decision to repatriate Afghan citizens has resulted in a crisis for the honey beekeeping industry