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Iran-US understanding suggests gradual economic normalization
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Iran-US understanding suggests gradual economic normalization

Kamran Khan said Iran-US talks point to an expanded post-conflict economic plan covering reconstruction, investment and asset unfreezing

Minor girl killed in Chakwal died of multiple gunshot wounds, postmortem finds
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Minor girl killed in Chakwal died of multiple gunshot wounds, postmortem finds

Hania Ahmed's postmortem confirms 11 injury marks and hypovolemic shock as cause of death. A CCD officer has been arrested and a JIT formed to probe the Chakwal incident

Pakistan to launch AI-driven faceless tax audit system, FBR tells lawmakers
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Pakistan to launch AI-driven faceless tax audit system, FBR tells lawmakers

FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial says AI will flag suspicious transactions as Pakistan moves to a faceless tax audit system

Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, says Ishaq Dar
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Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals via Karachi, including rescued fishermen and intercepted crew, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed

Pakistan posts $459 million current account surplus in May
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Pakistan posts $459 million current account surplus in May

Monthly surplus widens from a year earlier, but cumulative FY26 surplus shrinks sharply amid rising import demand

Pakistan spends only half of development budget in 11 months of FY26
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Pakistan spends only half of development budget in 11 months of FY26

Government spends PKR 529.8 billion by May, with infrastructure, health and IT sectors among weaker performers

Pakistan shifts focus from stability to growth, but challenges remain
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Pakistan shifts focus from stability to growth, but challenges remain

Kamran Khan says stronger economic indicators must now translate into exports, jobs and investment

Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran peace deal
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Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran peace deal

Pakistan emerges as a key mediator in the US-Iran peace deal, with officials and analysts citing major diplomatic and economic gains for Islamabad.

Qatar commends Pakistan's 'pivotal role' as principal mediator in US-Iran peace deal
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Qatar commends Pakistan's 'pivotal role' as principal mediator in US-Iran peace deal

Qatar praised Pakistan as the principal mediator of the US-Iran peace deal and confirmed it will join the MOU signing in Geneva on Friday

UK praises Pakistan's role in US-Iran deal, announces £8M to curb illegal migration
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UK praises Pakistan's role in US-Iran deal, announces £8M to curb illegal migration

UK minister Hamish Falconer praised Pakistan's role in the US-Iran deal and announced £8M in new funding to tackle illegal migration during his Islamabad visit

Fitch sees Pakistan’s FY27 budget aligned with IMF goals
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Fitch sees Pakistan’s FY27 budget aligned with IMF goals

Ratings agency says fiscal discipline remains intact, but weak tax collection, rising interest costs and reliance on provincial surpluses pose challenges

Select Technologies announces PKR 2.489 billion IPO to expand technology manufacturing
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Select Technologies announces PKR 2.489 billion IPO to expand technology manufacturing

Select Technologies Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Link Communication Limited, has announced plans to raise PKR 2.489 billion through its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the floor price, marking a key step in its growth strategy to expand local manufacturing of smart devices and consumer appliances in Pakistan.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) have approved the issuance, circulation and publication of the IPO prospectus for Select Technologies. The company will offer 88,888,889 ordinary shares, representing 10% of its post-IPO paid-up capital, through the book-building method.

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SECP aims to boost investors to 2.5 million, expand digital finance access
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SECP aims to boost investors to 2.5 million, expand digital finance access

Regulator outlines reforms to strengthen capital markets, simplify investing and modernize Pakistan’s financial system

Pakistan, UK discuss economic reforms and regional stability in finance talks
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Pakistan, UK discuss economic reforms and regional stability in finance talks

Aurangzeb, Falconer discuss Pakistan-UK economic reforms, regional stability and bilateral cooperation in Islamabad meeting

Pakistan's manufacturing sector grows 6.44% in 10 months of FY26
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Pakistan's manufacturing sector grows 6.44% in 10 months of FY26

LSM expands across key industries including automobiles, textiles, cement and petroleum, though April output shows monthly slowdown

Pakistan can still achieve 4% growth despite Middle East tensions
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Pakistan can still achieve 4% growth despite Middle East tensions

Budget incentives, record remittances and strong sectoral growth can help meet the target despite regional and agricultural risks, SBP governor says

Pakistan set to cut fuel prices by up to PKR 35 per litre as global oil benchmarks tumble
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Pakistan set to cut fuel prices by up to PKR 35 per litre as global oil benchmarks tumble

Lower international petrol and diesel prices could provide inflation relief, with retail rates expected to be revised later this week

US-Iran deal signals major geopolitical shift, reshapes Middle East outlook
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US-Iran deal signals major geopolitical shift, reshapes Middle East outlook

Kamran Khan said the development reflects the remarkable speed and scale of diplomatic efforts that drove the breakthrough

State Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%
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State Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%

Central bank cites stable inflation and recovery, while external risks and global uncertainty keep outlook cautious

Imran Khan undergoes fifth eye procedure at Islamabad's PIMS hospital
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Imran Khan undergoes fifth eye procedure at Islamabad's PIMS hospital

Jailed former PM Imran Khan received his fifth anti-VEGF intravitreal injection at PIMS in Islamabad, with doctors reporting clinical improvement

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