Pakistan Business

CCP recovers penalty from PIA for abusing dominant position
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CCP recovers penalty from PIA for abusing dominant position

Long-pending penalty imposed in 2009 retrieved through enforcement action

Chicken prices drop by 11% in Pakistan
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Chicken prices drop by 11% in Pakistan

Food prices show mixed trends, as weekly inflation declines

Pakistan okays Green Sukuk Framework to fund climate, social projects
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Pakistan okays Green Sukuk Framework to fund climate, social projects

Move aims to align financing with SDGs, diversify debt tools

​Government orders gas companies to halt billing of captive power plant levy
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​Government orders gas companies to halt billing of captive power plant levy

Court orders refund to consumers if grid levy fails parliamentary approval

FBR extends workweek to Saturdays in push for tax collection
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FBR extends workweek to Saturdays in push for tax collection

FBR falls PKR 703 billion short of tax target in July-March

Business council urges urgent policy reforms as Pakistan exports become uncompetitive
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Business council urges urgent policy reforms as Pakistan exports become uncompetitive

Rising costs, unstable supply & policy gaps threaten competitiveness as U.S. tariff shifts add pressure

Pakistan to seek fresh bids next week for sale of national airline
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Pakistan to seek fresh bids next week for sale of national airline

The airline became unprofitable in 2011 and had been running on government subsidies

How much do you pay in taxes per liter of fuel?
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How much do you pay in taxes per liter of fuel?

Despite the base cost of fuel being significantly lower, taxes and other charges sharply inflate retail prices

Pakistan defers LNG cargo from Italy's Eni yet again
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Pakistan defers LNG cargo from Italy's Eni yet again

Official says in talks to defer another cargo for June as domestic demand is declining

Bank Alfalah’s earnings rebound, dividend increases
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Bank Alfalah’s earnings rebound, dividend increases

The bank kicked off 2025 with a solid first quarter

Banks seek SBP waivers after signing PKR 1.275 trillion circular debt deal
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Banks seek SBP waivers after signing PKR 1.275 trillion circular debt deal

The deal with 18 banks and CPPA is the largest financing agreement in Pakistan’s history

Pakistan’s foreign reserves decline amid debt repayments
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Pakistan’s foreign reserves decline amid debt repayments

Analysts predict recovery as official inflows and lower debt repayments expected to boost reserves

Banks sign term-sheet of bailout to address Pakistan's circular debt
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Banks sign term-sheet of bailout to address Pakistan's circular debt

PKR 1.275 trillion debt resolution plan includes fresh loans, rollovers, and consumer cost adjustments

Pakistan’s tech exports continue growth streak
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Pakistan’s tech exports continue growth streak

Surging global demand, policy reforms drive 12% yearly growth in IT sector

UK aims to expand trade with Pakistan to £10 billion
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UK aims to expand trade with Pakistan to £10 billion

British high commissioner calls for deeper collaboration in finance, education, engineering, and clean energy

United Bank joins top-5 club at PSX with over PKR 500 billion market cap
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United Bank joins top-5 club at PSX with over PKR 500 billion market cap

Strong financial performance and investor confidence propel UBL

Pakistan government mulls relief for salaried class
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Pakistan government mulls relief for salaried class

Government considers raising tax exemption threshold