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BYD opposes government plan to import used vehicles
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BYD opposes government plan to import used vehicles

Arrival of used cars to strain forex reserves, undercut green goals

Pakistan stocks post marginal recovery, outlook remains positive on rate cut hopes
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Pakistan stocks post marginal recovery, outlook remains positive on rate cut hopes

FY26 budget, inflation data to set near-term direction; KSE-100 targets 165K by year-end

Pakistan, U.S. begin tariff talks amid push to boost trade
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Pakistan, U.S. begin tariff talks amid push to boost trade

Washington seeks lower duties as Pakistan pushes for balanced trade deal

FBR misses May tax collection target by PKR 203 billion
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FBR misses May tax collection target by PKR 203 billion

FBR must collect PKR 2.1 trillion in June to meet the revised annual tax target of PKR 12.33 trillion

Pakistan stocks gain 7.5% in May despite India tensions
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Pakistan stocks gain 7.5% in May despite India tensions

KSE-100 saw record swings, hitting a single-day loss of 6,482 points and a record rebound of 10,123 points

Pakistan stocks rally as investors brace for fiscal year 2026 budget
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Pakistan stocks rally as investors brace for fiscal year 2026 budget

Market closes bullish on investor optimism, with fertilizer, banking, and power sectors leading gains

Lucky Motor raises concerns over proposed reduction in duties on CBU vehicles
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Lucky Motor raises concerns over proposed reduction in duties on CBU vehicles

Allowing commercial imports of used cars could turn Pakistan into a junkyard

Pakistan likely to increase salaries and pensions by 10% in the upcoming budget
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Pakistan likely to increase salaries and pensions by 10% in the upcoming budget

Tax relief for salaried class faces IMF pushback; new levies on imports, real estate expected

Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye major expansion in textile trade
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye major expansion in textile trade

APTMA and Uzbek textile leaders agree to boost bilateral commerce, explore joint ventures, and address key trade bottlenecks

Pakistan officials meet representatives of business houses for PIA sale
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Pakistan officials meet representatives of business houses for PIA sale

During the meetings, the officials showed presentations sharing that several hinderances earlier raised by potential buyers have been removed

China’s Central Bank adjusts policy focus, Likely to cut rates further
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China’s Central Bank adjusts policy focus, Likely to cut rates further

Fitch Ratings expects further easing measures as the PBoC moves away from its ‘prudent’ stance to stimulate the economy.

SBP’s foreign reserves rise to $11.5 billion as deficit shrinks
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SBP’s foreign reserves rise to $11.5 billion as deficit shrinks

Central bank purchased $5.9 billion from the currency market since June 2024

Pakistan's federal budget will be presented on June 10 as scheduled
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Pakistan's federal budget will be presented on June 10 as scheduled

Finance ministry adviser dismisses speculation over possible Eidul Azha-related delay

Pakistan stocks surge amid optimism over fiscal discipline and IMF prospects
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Pakistan stocks surge amid optimism over fiscal discipline and IMF prospects

Investor confidence strengthens as markets rally on signals of tax relief, economic clarity ahead of budget talks

Cryptocurrency remains banned in Pakistan, secretary finance says
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Cryptocurrency remains banned in Pakistan, secretary finance says

Officials warn of money laundering, dollar outflows as crypto council delays regulations

Pakistan to mandate FBR registration for builders and developers
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Pakistan to mandate FBR registration for builders and developers

Regulatory bodies directed to deny approvals unless builders meet AML/CFT requirements

Pakistan begins implementation of country partnership framework with World Bank
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Pakistan begins implementation of country partnership framework with World Bank

Initiative shifts focus from short-term projects to sustainable growth

Will budget 2026 save or squeeze Pakistan’s real estate sector?
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Will budget 2026 save or squeeze Pakistan’s real estate sector?

Experts predict major changes in capital gains tax, withholding tax, and developer incentives

Pakistan announces creation of Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
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Pakistan announces creation of Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

"We will be holding these Bitcoins and we will never ever sell them," says special assistant to the prime minister on blockchain and crypto

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