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IT exports hit all-time high of $354 million in July
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IT exports hit all-time high of $354 million in July

Experts credit increasing client base, relaxation in retention limit for foreign currency accounts, for export growth

Pakistan sees $244 million profit repatriation in July, power sector dominates outflows
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Pakistan sees $244 million profit repatriation in July, power sector dominates outflows

Coal-based energy projects lead foreign returns as pharmaceuticals, mining also post strong gains

World Bank approves $47.9M grant to boost education access in Punjab
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World Bank approves $47.9M grant to boost education access in Punjab

Funding to expand early childhood education, Re-enroll out-of-school children, and strengthen resilience to climate and emergencies

Pakistan’s financial inclusion drive picks up pace
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Pakistan’s financial inclusion drive picks up pace

Digital payments and women’s banking access surge, but challenges of trust and awareness remain

Pakistan Stock Exchange hits 150,000—peak or more to come?
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Pakistan Stock Exchange hits 150,000—peak or more to come?

This week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange shattered a major psychological barrier

Pakistan counts 7.2M businesses in first Economic Census
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Pakistan counts 7.2M businesses in first Economic Census

Punjab leads across sectors, Sindh tops in services

How Sindh managed to collect more taxes than Punjab
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How Sindh managed to collect more taxes than Punjab

Data shows Sindh govt collected PKR 507.07 billion in provincial taxes compared to Punjab’s collection of PKR 375.07 billion

PTA refutes audit claims of Jazz overbilling, says all tariff hikes were approved
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PTA refutes audit claims of Jazz overbilling, says all tariff hikes were approved

Regulator insists no unauthorized charges occurred, rejects allegations of negligence in Jazz pricing case

Explainer: What is the NFC Award the Pakistan govt is considering changing?
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Explainer: What is the NFC Award the Pakistan govt is considering changing?

Nukta dives into the proposed changes to the Award and why they're generating controversy

Pakistan weighs changes to NFC Award under IMF pressure
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Pakistan weighs changes to NFC Award under IMF pressure

Govt considers revising provincial revenue share, shifting to performance-based formula to ease deficit and debt burden

Pakistan’s first locally built EV in PKR 4 million
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Pakistan’s first locally built EV in PKR 4 million

Nukta’s Habib Khan sits down with Dewan Motors COO Waseem ul Haque Ansari to find out everything about the car

ADB backs Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan with landmark financing
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ADB backs Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan with landmark financing

Project set to become world’s fifth-largest copper mine and biggest FDI in country’s history

Timing is everything: How debt scheduling can save Pakistan’s rupee
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Timing is everything: How debt scheduling can save Pakistan’s rupee

Spacing out repayments helps steady reserves, calm markets, and cut refinancing risks

Pakistan to raise $1 billion through Panda bonds in China by 2028
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Pakistan to raise $1 billion through Panda bonds in China by 2028

Yuan-denominated issuance to launch with $250 million tranche

Investing in real estate just got more exciting with Dolmen's new REIT project
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Investing in real estate just got more exciting with Dolmen's new REIT project

Dolmen City REIT has generated an impressive annualized return of 22% since its inception in 2015

Pakistan raises PKR 171 billion in Sukuk auction, short of target
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Pakistan raises PKR 171 billion in Sukuk auction, short of target

Rental rates edge higher as investors seek yield in shariah-compliant instruments

Pakistan raises RLNG prices for August on higher terminal charges
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Pakistan raises RLNG prices for August on higher terminal charges

Asian spot LNG prices declined this week amid soft demand

PIA Holding cuts annual loss to PKR 15B, still weighed by debt and liabilities
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PIA Holding cuts annual loss to PKR 15B, still weighed by debt and liabilities

Jet fuel relief and lower finance costs narrow deficit from PKR 87 billion

Audits unmask PKR 123.59 billion sales tax fraud in 19 field offices of Pakistan's FBR
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Audits unmask PKR 123.59 billion sales tax fraud in 19 field offices of Pakistan's FBR

The fraud perpetrated through fake and flying invoices issued by suspended and blacklisted taxpayers was detected during an audit of the FBR’s operations for FY23 and FY24

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