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Extortion cases in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa surge nearly 200% since 2021
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Extortion cases in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa surge nearly 200% since 2021

Traders in province are left with three choices: pay extortion, risk their lives, or flee to Punjab or Sindh to survive

Pakistan stocks to remains positive ahead of anticipated rate cut
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Pakistan stocks to remains positive ahead of anticipated rate cut

Funds likely to shift from fixed income to equities amid yield decline

Pakistan, IMF conclude technical talks on loan review
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Pakistan, IMF conclude technical talks on loan review

Policy talks to start on Monday

Crime, scandal and controversy—Everything about the Mustafa Amir case
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Crime, scandal and controversy—Everything about the Mustafa Amir case

Mustafa Amir was kidnapped and allegedly murdered by his friends in Karachi’s DHA on January 6

Pakistan central bank expected to reduce interest rate by 50-100bps
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Pakistan central bank expected to reduce interest rate by 50-100bps

The real interest rate now stands at 10.5%, giving the SBP substantial room for a further rate cut

Empowering women through Pakistani cinema
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Empowering women through Pakistani cinema

From Bol to Dukhtar, Ek Thi Marium, and Verna - Honoring the women who inspire change

Pakistan sets March 31 deadline for illegal foreigners, Afghan cardholders to leave
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Pakistan sets March 31 deadline for illegal foreigners, Afghan cardholders to leave

Illegal foreigners, Afghan cardholders must leave Pakistan by March 31 or face deportation from April 1

From economic boom to fragility: Muneer Kamal reflects on Pakistan’s financial history
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From economic boom to fragility: Muneer Kamal reflects on Pakistan’s financial history

Pakistan’s business community must be nurtured, not harassed, for sustainable economic growth, says Muneer in podcast with Kamran Khan

Can US-Pakistan cooperation on Sharifullah's arrest signal a broader strategic shift?
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Can US-Pakistan cooperation on Sharifullah's arrest signal a broader strategic shift?

Pakistan's role in Sharifullah's arrest hints at renewed US ties, but is it a tactical move or a long-term shift?

Pakistan’s premier assures cut in electricity prices on March 23
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Pakistan’s premier assures cut in electricity prices on March 23

Government formulating a comprehensive strategy to increase exports

Pakistan stocks close positive on oil, cement rally
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Pakistan stocks close positive on oil, cement rally

Circular debt resolution kept beneficiary sectors in spotlight

After a week of uncertainty, Pakistan’s new cabinet finally takes shape
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After a week of uncertainty, Pakistan’s new cabinet finally takes shape

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assigns portfolios to 12 federal ministers and nine ministers of state in major cabinet reshuffle

Pakistan's weekly inflation turns negative after seven years
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Pakistan's weekly inflation turns negative after seven years

Drop in prices of vegetables and fuel observed during the week

Bribery allegations at Pakistan high court spark debate on court politics
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Bribery allegations at Pakistan high court spark debate on court politics

Islamabad High Court judge Babar Sattar writes scathing letter saying staff of newly appointed judges is 'seeking rents for the dispensation of justice'

SSGC board approves reopening of JJVL LPG Plant
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SSGC board approves reopening of JJVL LPG Plant

Shutdown of the plant caused $108 million annual loss to the country

Pakistan seeks IMF nod for PKR 1.3 trillion circular debt plan
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Pakistan seeks IMF nod for PKR 1.3 trillion circular debt plan

Govt strikes deal with banks to borrow at lower interest; IMF review crucial for energy sector reforms

IMF raises alarm over tax evasion in Pakistan’s cigarette sector
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IMF raises alarm over tax evasion in Pakistan’s cigarette sector

The Fund praised FBR’s track & trace system

NEPRA reduces electricity charges for Karachi consumers
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NEPRA reduces electricity charges for Karachi consumers

Tariff aligned to reflect variation in fuel charges

IMF urges Pakistan to ease trade restrictions
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IMF urges Pakistan to ease trade restrictions

Pakistani officials push back against proposal, arguing that reducing tariffs would not be feasible for the country