Business
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89Board of Investment implements 100 reforms to facilitate businesses
Out of 168 proposed reforms, the Board of Investment (BOI) has completed 100 reforms which aim to identify, simplify, modernize the regulatory...
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39IT ministry proposes tax exemption for freelancers for the next 10 years
To enhance ease of doing business and boost exports, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has recommended a 10-year tax exemption...
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179Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attracts $8 billion investment at Expo Dubai
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) signed 44 agreements worth more than $8 billion at the Dubai International Expo 2020 to attract foreign...
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129Oman invites Pakistanis to invest in its core five sectors
Pakistan has been welcomed to invest in core five sectors of Oman, i.e., mining, logistics, tourism, food security and industrial growth. During...
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163Binance joins hands with Pakistan for busting $100 million crypto scam
Binance has made contact with the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) of Pakistan and committed full cooperation in the probe of a mega-scam...
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124Hunarmand Nojawan, Facebook to train 10,000 females in micro-entrepreneurship
Punjab’s Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority, in collaboration with Meta formally known as Facebook had trained 3,000 women and were planning...
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101Banking sector assets rise 21% to Rs 28.8 trillion in 12 months
The total assets of the banking sector rose 20.9 percent to Rs 28.790 trillion till September 2021 against Rs 23.808 trillion in...
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138Pak-China Business Investment Forum launched with 18 Chinese, 19 Pakistani companies
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin addressing a press conference lauded Pakistani authorities over the launch of Pak-China Business Investment Forum (PCBIF)....
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150First Islamabad-Istanbul cargo train reaches Turkey via Tehran in 13 days
The first cargo train between Istanbul and Islamabad via Tehran (ITI) reached Ankara via Lahore, Taftan and Zahedan, completing its journey in...
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201Pakistan launches national pavilion on China’s e-commerce platform JD
Pakistan’s National Pavilion on JD.com, China’s e-commerce platform has been inaugurated, intended to provide a platform to Pakistani and Chinese dealers for...
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221Collateral-free Asaan Finance Scheme by State Bank will be a game changer for SMEs
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Reza Baqir said that the SBP Asaan Finance Scheme (SAAF) will be a game-changer in...
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388Non-textile exports jump 25% to $4.61 billion in five months
Country’s non-textile exports grew 24.59 percent year-on-year to $4.61 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year. The government...
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150Government to aid around five million small businesses under new SME policy
The government revealed the new Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Policy 2021-25, with the aim to promote nearly five million businesses via...
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171IPOs of eight new companies raise record Rs 20 billion in 2021
Almost eight companies went public in 2021, which records the maximum number of offerings within a year since 2015. The afresh registered...
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162Services export rises 24% to $2.122 billion in first four months
Services export has been risen by over 24.25 percent year-on-year to $2.122 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal...
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269Coca-Cola to inaugurate $50 million greenfield plant in February, 2022
Coca-Cola Icecek Pakistan on Monday said the $50 million greenfield project in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be completed by...
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104Import bill of 30 items rise 142% in November
The import bill of 30 items reached Rs 696.346 billion during November as compared to Rs 287.131 billion during the same month, last year,...
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134Pakistan sets up gems and jewellery export promotion authority
The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the “Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Authority”, the draft would be presented before...
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178Exports, imports see record rise in 1QFY22
Imports and exports both touched the highest-ever level in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 (1QFY22) which persuaded the government to...
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267Data shows Pakistan economy entering ‘fast recovery’ period
A chain of statistics issued by authoritative international agencies and the government of Pakistan reveals that currently, Pakistan’s economy is arriving at...
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191Foreign direct investment falls 12% to $662 million during first four months
During the first four months of current fiscal year, foreign Direct Investment (FDI) decreased by 12 percent which stood at $662 million as...
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292State Bank warns banks against currency speculation
The State Bank showed severe concerns over speculation by banks in the currency business, stating they were indulged in the multibillion-rupee game. ...
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154BOI starts E-Kachehry on regular basis for interacting with investors
The Board of Investment (BOI) has initiated to conduct e-kachehry programs regularly for a purpose to resolve investment associated subjects. The interaction program...
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197SBP jacks up interest rate by 150 basis points to control rising inflation
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased its benchmark policy rate by 150 basis points on Friday, in line with market expectations,...
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142Trade deficit with nine regional countries widens to $3.18 billion in first quarter
Exports of Pakistan to nine neighbouring countries rose by 31.56%, however, the imports from these countries also went up by 42.6% in the first...
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158Salary-advance startup Abhi raises funds at $40 million valuation
Abhi, a Karachi-based salary advance startup has outstretched capitals at a $40 million assessment only four months after introducing its business, reported Bloomberg. ...
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225Eight sectors record double-digit growth in exports
Almost eight sectors recorded double-digit growth during the first four months of the current fiscal as compared to these months of the last...
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221Pakistani mango exports to China increase tenfold to 37.4 tonnes in Jan-Sept
Pakistani mango exports to China saw an increase of more than 10 times as Pakistan sent 37.4 tonnes of fresh and dried mangoes...
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336Goods worth $3.76 billion sent to top export destinations US, China, UK in four months
The United States, China, and the United Kingdom (UK) continued to be the top three export destinations of Pakistani merchandise in the...
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207Daraz breaks 11.11 record, serving 14 million e-commerce shoppers
Daraz, the major e-commerce marketplace in South Asia, has revealed an 11.11 breaking record, having more than 14 million e-commerce consumers visiting...
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150Pakistani exports to China to be doubled in next 3-5 years
Pakistan’s exports to China will double over the next three to five years because of the growing attention of local traders and...
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179Export of services rises by 23% to $1.572 billion in Q1
Over 23 percent growth of Pakistan’s export of services has been recorded in the first quarter of the current financial year from...
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200SMEs likely to get Rs 60 billion collateral-free lending from eight banks
State Bank of Pakistan has selected eight banks to get financing at 1 percent for onward lending to SMEs at a maximum end-user rate...
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141Mounting imports push trade deficit up 103% in 4 months
The first four months of the current fiscal year (4MFY22) posted a rise of more than 103 percent in trade deficit all...
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1.4KPakistan October exports set a new record, swell 17.5% to $2.47 billion
There has been an increase in the exports of the country by 17.5 percent during the month of October 2021 to $2.471 billion which was $2.104...
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145Mastercard partners with Bakkt to offer cryptocurrency services and solutions
Mastercard has announced a partnership with Bakkt, a cryptocurrency firm, to ensure that crypto alternatives are available to retailers across its payments...
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194Four NLC trucks completes TIR round trip to Azerbaijan and Turkey
National Logistics Cell (NLC) has completed first ever commercial road movement under TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers or International Road Transports) to Turkey...
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165SECP to investigate glitch in new trading system of PSX
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided launch an inquiry into the suspension of new trading system of the Pakistan...
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202Meet the 15 youngest billionaires under the age of 40 in Forbes 400
In the Forbes 400 list, at least 15 are under the age of 40 and the youngest being 29-year-old Sam Bankman-Fried, who...
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266Searle Pakistan IPO offering expected to make record
Searle Pakistan Limited, Pakistan’s pharmaceutical powerhouse, is preparing for the country’s largest initial public offering (IPO) in its history. Searle Pakistan Limited...
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214Foreign investment inflows in Pakistan soared by 323 percent YoY in Q1
Foreign investment inflows increased to nearly $1 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021-22, owing primarily to government Sukuk...
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202Bitcoin jumps to new high above $67,000 after landmark ETF Listing
Bitcoin climbed to a record high on Wednesday as investors cheered the successful launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund...
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177Export diversification strategy starts showing promising results
A senior government official said on Wednesday that the export diversification programme has just begun to show positive results, but that there is still...
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256High trade breaks four-day losing streak of rupee against dollar
The rupee appreciated slightly against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday and broke a four-day losing streak against the US dollar,...
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874Vegetables exports grow by 82.88%, fruits up 23.49%
Exports of vegetables increased by 82.88 percent and fruits up by 23.49 percent in the first two months of the current fiscal...
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892Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road corridor becomes operational for trade
A welcoming ceremony was held on October 8 by the Turkish Trade Ministry in Istanbul after the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Road Transport Corridor Project successfully carried commercial...
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381Exports to Japan jump by 24.2% to $50.6 million in Q1 despite Covid
Merchandize exports to Japan from Pakistan witnessed an increase of 24.21 percent to reach $50.6 million during the first quarter (Q1) of...
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278Fitch forecasts Pakistani rupee to weaken further in 2022
According to Reuters, Fitch Ratings now anticipates the Pakistani Rupee to depreciate considerably further against the US Dollar in 2022. It lowered...
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196Dollar hits historic high at Rs 172 in the open market
The US Dollar continues to increase its worth against the rupee, mounting to a historic high of Rs 172 in the open...
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259Forbes features Pakistan’s Systems Limited and Highnoon in its ‘Best Under A Billion’ 2021 list
Systems Limited, a Lahore-based information technology company, and another Pakistani company, Highnoon Laboratories have been named to Forbes’ list of Asia’s Best Under A Billion. The...
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196Pakistan single window to help the country become an international trade hub
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) will not only lessen the time, cost and impediments while contributing considerably towards simplicity of doing business, but...
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181Pakistan pursuing preferential trade deals with Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE
Pakistan is looking to establish bilateral trade deals individually with Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates after trade talks within...
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248Pakistan exported 95,991 tonnes of meat worth $333 million in FY21
Pakistan exported 95,991 tonnes (worth $333 million) of meat and meat preparations in FY21 that is an all-time high figure. Managing Director of PK Livestock, Tariq Mehmood Butt...
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683KU graduate and IBA alumnus Sabir Sami appointed KFC Global CEO
Sabir Sami has been appointed as KFC Global Chief Executive Officer by Yum! Brands with effect from January 1, 2022, according to a...
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303Dollars being smuggled to Afghanistan adds pressure on weaker rupee
Dr. Raza Baqir, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has revealed that US dollars are being smuggled into Afghanistan from Pakistan. ...
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188GDP of Pakistan expected to grow by 4.2% in FY22: Fitch
The economy of Pakistan will grow at the rate of 4.2% during the current fiscal year against the government target to get...
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330Corporate sector to opt for digital payments by November: FBR
Companies would be required to make payments on expenditures over Rs 250,000 through digital channel alone starting November 1, according to spokesperson...
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259Current account deficit widens 81 percent to $1.47 billion in August
The Current Account Deficit during the month of August has increased by 81 percent to $1.476 billion as compared to the previous...
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174SBP increases policy rate by 25bps to 7.25 percent after a 15-month gap
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 percent on Monday after 15...
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155Foreign investment falls 20 percent to $203 million in Jul-Aug
A 20 percent drop-down of Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been reported in the first two months (July-August) of the ongoing fiscal...
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268Pakistani startups Sastaticket, Safepay feature on Forbes Asia ‘100 to watch’ list
Another new achievement-Pakistani startups are on the way to make their space in the international platform by fascinating wider international investment and...
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156Output of LSM industries grows by 2.25 percent in July
The fiscal year 2020-21 has been wonderful for the Large Scale Manufacturing- LSM Industries in Pakistan which showed a growth of 14.85...
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128Chinese firms confident in Pakistan after meeting with PM Imran
The Pakistan government is concentrating on the ‘ease of doing business’ policy and extending facilities to investors, stated Prime Minister Imran Khan...
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292Big trade expected between Pakistan Turkey via new land route
A big step for bilateral trade between Pakistan and Turkey as a direct land route via the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) road corridor is...
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830Rupee slumps to an all-time low of 168.9 against the dollar
A decline of 85-paisa in the inter-bank market owing to the pressures caused by external payments, hauled the rupee to a record...
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231Remittances see 10 percent increase in first two months of FY22
Pakistan has received $5.364 billion in remittances during the first two months of the fiscal year 2021-22 (2MFY22), showed an increase of...
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335Nadra launches contactless biometric verification service for banking
Making positive use of technical advancements, and accepting the request of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), National Database and Registration Authority...
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205First-ever EU-Pakistan business forum for SMEs launched
The first-ever European Union (EU)-Pakistan Business Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was launched on Thursday, aimed at boosting trade with countries...
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492Rupee falls to 13-month low of 168.08 against dollar as trade week closes
The rupee ended the day weaker and lost 0.26 percent against US dollar, according to today’s inter-bank closing exchange daily report. The US dollar’s...
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421Morgan Stanley downgrades Pakistan Stock Exchange from emerging to frontier
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has announced to cut down Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) among reduced progressive economies into Frontier Markets...
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250Exports of services up 6.39 percent to $483 million in first month of FY22
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics presented a report on Saturday, illustrating that exports of services have been increased by 6.39 percent to $483...
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152In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
Despite significant domestic distrust and international warnings about consumer concerns, El Salvador became the first government in the world to accept bitcoin...
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163Seed Out receives IsDB Award for impact in Islamic Economics
Another great achievement for Pakistan- Seed Out, a micro-entrepreneurs non-profit crowd funding platform has been conferred with Islamic Development Bank Award for inspirational achievement for the first...
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142Google, Apple forced to open up app store payments in South Korea
South Korea became the first country to force Apple and Google to open up their app store to other payment systems. According...
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167Trade gap widens by 133 percent to $4.05 billion in August
During the month of August, the trade gap widened 133 percent to $4.05 billion against $1.740 billion during the same month, last year. This...
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152National Savings outflows exceed inflows first time in 16 years
The net savings in National Savings remained negative during the fiscal year 2020-21, which has happened for the first time after 2004-05....
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242New investment options opened up for overseas Pakistanis through RDA
The country’s central bank has given overseas Pakistanis a variety of new investment choices in Pakistan, including public and unlisted enterprises, mutual...
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163Cargo handling at two major seaports posts double-digit growth in FY21
Cargo handling activities at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Qasim Authority (PQA) recorded a growth of 25 percent and 13.72 percent in FY21...
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135Tarin unveils three-year economic plan for 14 key sectors
With the commitment not to exit the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and instead take it to face-to-face talks in Washington in October, Finance...
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297Overseas Pakistanis can now redeem cash-rewards for sending remittances
The government is going to allow the remitters to redeem in-cash rewards for the points earned for sending remittances to Pakistan through...
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204New SBP instructions for selling third-party products
SBP has issued a comprehensively revised set of instructions on the sale of third-party products, the instructions will be applicable from 1st November. ...
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189Govt aims to take exports to record high by 2023
Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said that that the government would take exports to...
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181Pakistan up 59 points in OICCI’s Business Confidence Index
Pakistan has shown a significant improvement in the overall business confidence in recent months, revealed Business Confidence Index (BCI). BCI survey has...
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210PayPal launches its cryptocurrency service in the UK
Starting this week, the US online payments giant PayPal said that British users will be able to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency. ...
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176Italy explores investment opportunities in Pakistan
There were vast opportunities for mutual trade and investment between Pakistan and Italy from which businessmen and traders of both the countries...
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308Bitcoin nears $50,000 as crypto market remain bullish
The crypto market remained bullish for the second straight day on Saturday, with the Bitcoin nearing $50,000 as it continues to rebound after months...
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234T-bills bounce back as foreign investment reach $15.98 million
The inflow of foreign investment in T-bills during the second month of the current fiscal year reached $15.98 million against the outflow...
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199Roshan Digital Account inflow hits $2 billion
Roshan Digital Account (RDA) which was introduced last September became a wonderful source of getting foreign exchange as the deposits in this...
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365SME Asaan Finance introduced for SMEs to get loans without collateral
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a financing scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) called SME Asaan Finance, enabling...
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210LSM sector grew by 14.85 percent in FY21
The overall increase has been seen in the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector by 14.85 percent during 2020-21 (FY21) against the previous...
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197Mutual fund assets soar 64.3% to cross Rs 1 trillion mark in FY21
The assets managed by the mutual fund 20-odd companies, has crossed one-trillion-rupee for the first time by the last day of the outgoing fiscal year. The...
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287Pakistan received record $2.71 billion remittances in July
Pakistan has received the third largest workers’ remittances amounting to $2.71 billion in July, the first month of current fiscal year. The...
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196Dollar hits 10-month high against rupee, crossing Rs 164 mark
On Thursday, the US dollar surpassed the Rs 164 barrier for the first time in ten months after SBP let the rupee...
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523How McDonald’s cryptic ‘Podina Le Aun’ message became a marketing misfire
Almost all Pakistanis received a cryptic message from McDonald’s, asking a simple question, “podina ly aun??” and people were unable to make any sense...
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244Pakistani exports to United Kingdom up 33 percent
The fiscal year 2020-21 witnessed a big increase in the exports to the United Kingdom by 33% to 2.025 billion as compared...
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392Footwear production plunges 35% in FY21 amid Covid restrictions
The formal footwear production has plunged in 2020-21 amid covid-induced lockdowns and restricted timings of markets. According to the report released by the Pakistan Bureau...
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152Pakistan to terminate 23 bilateral investment treaties
Pakistan has decided to terminate 23 bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with different countries in order to avoid international arbitration with foreign firms...
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257Pakistan trade deficit widened to a record $3.058 billion in July
The present government has been claiming to squeeze the trade deficit but things are now alarming as according to the data, issued...
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128Pakistan’s exports to Italy record 49 percent growth
Pakistan’s exports to Italy has recorded a 49 percent growth on a year-on-year basis to $786 million in the outgoing fiscal year...
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204Pakistan Investment Bonds fail to attract any foreign inflows during July
The first month of the 2021-22 financial year has passed without any foreign inflow in the Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs). According to the report...
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183FPCCI holds training session for using Amazon platform
According to a statement released on Wednesday, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized an education campaign to...
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148Pakistan, Bahrain sign MoU to promote bilateral businesses
Pakistan and Bahrain have signed MoU to promote bilateral businesses, will focus on sectors like healthcare and education, tourism, logistics, manufacturing, financial...
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315Pakistan records 9% rise in regional exports of fiscal year 2021
Pakistan’s exports regional countries saw a growth of 9.14 percent while imports grew by nearly 36 percent in FY21 from a year ago. ...
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211Pakistan could overtake India in trade with China in eight years
Even though Pakistan’s trade volume with China was barely one-fifth of India’s in 2020, a Pakistan ambassador predicted that Pakistan might surpass...
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203China has not banned rice imports from Pakistan, clarifies Commerce Ministry
China has not imposed any restrictions on rice shipments from Pakistan, according to the Ministry of Commerce. In a statement, the ministry...
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164IMF acknowledges growth in Pakistan’s economic activity
IMF has acknowledged the country’s stronger economic activity and believed the global economy to expand by 6 percent this year. On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund...
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618Pakistani fintech Dastgyr raises $3.5 million in seed round
Pakistani fintech Dastgyr has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by SOSV, takes the total capital secured so far to $4 million, including the angel...
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242Pakistan ranks top 10 nations in business environment
According to a new report by global think tanks, Pakistan has now become one of the 10 top economies with the most...
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210Export of textiles soars to $15.4 billion in FY21
The export of textiles greatly increase during the fiscal year 2020-21 to the extent of 22.94%, revealed by the Pakistan Bureau of...
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436Pakistani rupee weakens against US dollar in interbank market, closes at 162.32
According to data, the Pakistani rupee lost another 0.52% to close at 162.32 against the US Dollar in the interbank market on Friday,...
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144Credit to private sector spikes 12 percent to Rs 6.82 trillion
Credit to private sector by the banking system jumped 12 percent to a total of Rs 6.82 trillion in the previous fiscal...
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185Indonesia-Pakistan B2B online portal launched
In order to facilitate increased trade between both the countries, Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT), Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia...
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223LSMI output grows 37 percent in May, 14.56 percent in 11 months
The output of Large-Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) increased by 14.57 percent in July-May 2020-21 compared to 11MFY20. According to the Pakistan Bureau...
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249Bank deposits surge to all-time high in FY21
Around Rs 16.2 trillion were the bank deposits on June 30, 2020, whereas, the deposits reached the height of Rs 19.8 trillion on the...
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345Despite challenges, Pakistan sees cryptocurrency boom
Pakistan has seen a boom in trading and mining cryptocurrency, with interest booming in 1000s of views of related videos on social...
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258Pakistan included in Asian Growth Cubs ETF listed on NYSE
Dawn Global has launched the Asian Growth Cubs Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 17th June...
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200Investment by Islamic banking industry rises by 23 percent
The Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) invested 23 percent more than the deposit growth during Jan-March 2021 (3QFY21), according to report issued by the State...
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388First Amazon Center in South Punjab to be inaugurated after Eid
According to a top-level government official, Pakistan Post is set to inaugurate Pakistan’s first Amazon Fulfillment and Facilitation Center (AFFC) in South...
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131Singapore investors urged to set up industries in CPEC SEZs
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa called upon investors from Singapore to tap into the opportunities being developed at the...
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210Islamabad, Kabul sign to extend APTTA for 6 months
Islamabad and Kabul signed the protocol for a six-month extension of the Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement 2010 (APTTA). In a video link ceremony, held on Thursday,...
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211Banks see 43 percent jump in calendar year 2020 profits despite Covid
The profits of Pakistani banks have surged by 42.92 percent in the calendar year 2020, according to the stats released by State Bank of...
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158Nigeria urges Pakistan to establish more banking channels for bilateral trade
Nigeria has has called for the establishment of more banking channels to facilitate bilateral trade between Pakistan and Nigeria. On Monday, the...
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186Pakistan raises another $1 billion through Eurobond issued in March
Pakistan recently borrowed an additional $1 billion through a three-phase Eurobond issuance that raised $2.5 billion in March 2021. The bonds were...
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166Is the digital Euro on its way?
According to Saxo Markets, a stocks and shares ISA financial firm, the European Central Bank (ECB) is considering proposals for a digital...
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256Pakistan hopes to achieve mango export target of 150,000 tonnes
More than 50,000 tonnes of mangoes have been exported during the first five weeks (May 25 to June 30) of the season as Pakistan hopes to...
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234$1.6 billion sent by expats from 171 countries through Roshan Digital Accounts
Overseas Pakistanis have deposited approximately $1.6 billion through Roshan digital accounts (RDAs) from 171 countries in less than one year. The State...
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218Karachi Railways generates record Rs 18.76 billion from freight service in FY21
Pakistan railways came with outstanding performance in the area of freight with Karachi division generating record freight revenue of Rs 18.76 billion in...
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268Pakistan Post opens first Amazon facilitation centre
Pakistan Post has established Amazon Facilitation Centre to facilitate garments manufacturers and exporters on behalf of the government after becoming Amazon’s official...
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418SECP becomes first govt agency to offer WhatsApp support service
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a WhatsApp channel for business care to quickly respond to public inquiries...
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272PIBs attract net inflow of $256 million in 12 months
Foreign investment in Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) attracted a cumulative net inflow of $256 million during the outgoing financial year. During the...
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200SNGPL to suspend gas supply to select sectors in Punjab, KP
The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has suspended the gas supply to CNG, cement, and non-export industry of Punjab and Khyber...
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396Exports to regional countries rise 6 percent in 11 months
Exports of Pakistan to nine regional countries witnessed a growth of 6.23 percent in 11 months of the outgoing fiscal year. According...
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248Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, banned by UK regulator
In what is seen as the latest sign of a growing crackdown on the crypto market around the world, largest cryptocurrency exchange...
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278Customs duty collection from 13 major sectors rise by 26.58%
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) raised nearly 70 percent of the total customs duty collection from 13 major sectors. An amount of...
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159SBP unveils policy for inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a comprehensive policy to enhance the financial inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). President...
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305Textile and clothing exports jump to $13.7 billion in eleven months
Pakistan’s exports of textile and clothing rebounded during July 2020 to May 2021 mainly due to value-added sectors and posted a robust growth of 19% as...
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340Niger to establish SEZs for Pakistan
Niger is going to establish special economic zones (SEZs) for Pakistan as it eyes to attract investment in the infrastructural sector in Africa. On...
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506Pakistani entrepreneur Mariam Adil makes it to Forbes Next 1000 list
Mariam Nusrat Adil, a Pakistani entrepreneur who is using the power of video games to inspire social change has made it to Forbes Next 1000 list, which...
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299Online marketplaces in Pakistan criticize 17 percent tax on transactions
In a recent Finance Bill, the government sought to classify online marketplaces (OMs) as “Tier 1 Retailers,” subjecting all transactions performed through...
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287BoI avoids investing funds for profit, suffers Rs 212 million loss
The Board of Investment (BoI) did not invest its funds for profit considering it Riba and suffered a loss of Rs 212.2 million. On...
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444Banks allowed to collect up to Rs 200 fee on inter bank funds transfer
According to the State Bank of Pakistan’s recent instructions about changes to the pricing mechanism of inter bank funds transfer online, a...
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331BoI launches PRMI, SEZMIS & IRMS online platforms to accelerate business environment
The Board of Investment (BoI) has launched three platforms, will provide local and foreign investors ease in online registration. On Monday, BoI launched 3 platforms...
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443Pakistani company Saffran Group gets 3.2m order from Japanese corporation
Japanese company Bears Inc has placed a $3.2 million order with Pakistani Saffran Group company for creation of an information technology platform...
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295Large-scale manufacturing expands by 68pc in April, 13pc in 10 months of FY 2021
Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) in Pakistan has seen a growth of 68.07 percent in April whereas, the sector’s output grew 12.84 percent in...
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326Exports increase by 14 percent in Jul-May 2021
The exports from Pakistan has witnessed an increase of 13.97 percent during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (11MFY21). ...
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131Private sector borrowing from banks jumps by 70 percent
The private sector’s borrowing from banks jumped by 70 percent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, reflects higher...
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284Pakistan plans to impose additional tax on cigarette industry
Health ministry of Pakistan wants to increase 30 percent of the tax rates for the cigarette industry, federal government considering the proposal. ...
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243State Bank to introduce collateral-free loan scheme for cottage industry
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is going to launch a clean loan scheme for the cottage industry for up to Rs 10 million financing. “Government deserves...
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252Pakistan’s various sectors ready to receive CPEC benefits
Pakistan’s various sectors are ready to receive maximum benefits from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project which is considered a game-changer for Pakistan. According to experts...
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256SECP registered 1,597 new businesses in May, a growth of 107 percent
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have registered 1,597 new businesses, more than doubled in May compared to the last...
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373Cement sales up 41 percent in May despite increase in price
The local sales of cement jumped 41 percent in spite of the long Eidul Fitr holidays and price increase by manufacturers in...
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306E-earn program for 10,000 freelancers inaugurated in Punjab
Yasir Humayun, the Punjab Higher Education Minister and head of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has launched the e-Earn scheme, which...
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531Japanese firm Bold Investment to invest in Pakistan’s tech sector
A Japanese firm, Bold Investment, has established its investment arm in Pakistan with aims to rise growth and potential in technology space...
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492US largest supermarket company Kroger Co. adds Pakistani products
The third largest retail store chain in the US, the Kroger Co. has added Pakistani food products to its outlets, announced Abdul Razak Dawood. ...
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552Pakistan Post becomes Amazon official delivery partner
Just weeks after Amazon opened up its platform to Pakistani sellers, Pakistan Post Office has been formally authorized as the delivery partner...
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359‘Economic growth to catch pace in coming years, GDP to reach 6% by 2023’
As the government is preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the economic growth rate of Pakistan would catch pace next...
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24028 percent growth in bank advances via credit cards during April 2021
Bank advances via credit cards have swelled by 28 percent to Rs 53 billion in April from Rs 42 billion in the same...
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261Current account posts $773 million surplus in July-April
The current account of the country continued to surplus with $773 million during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year...
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265PM Imran set aside Rs 100 billion for startup loans to end unemployment
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced Rs 100 billion fund for startup loans and 170,000 skilled education scholarships so that the challenge...
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213Rise in bank deposits outpaces advances growth in first 10 months of FY21
The banks used to invest their largest part of liquidity in the government papers which are risk-free and give high yields. After...
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264Mango export target set at 150,000MT for current season
All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) has set the target of mango export at 150,000 metric tons...
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228Foreign direct investment falls by 32.5 percent in July-April FY21
Foreign direct investment has fallen by 32 percent during the 10 months of the current fiscal year from July to April of...
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404Pakistan’s exports to Australia have increased by 30pc, says Australian envoy
In a webinar meeting, Australian High Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Shaw announced the increase of Pakistan’s exports to Australia by 30 percent. On...
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343Roshan Digital Accounts mark upward trend after PM’s visit to KSA
Roshan Digital Accounts has witnessed a noteworthy upward trend following Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...
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294Pakistan’s National incubation center, ‘IGNITE’ recognized by the UN
Pakistan’s National Incubation Center, ‘Ignite’ has been recognized by the International Telecommunication Union, an agency or digital tech run under the United...
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415Loan infection ratio of banking sector rises to 9.3 percent
The banking sector’s infection ratio rose from 8 percent in December 2018 to 9.3 percent at the end of March this year, according to...
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374Four SEZs to create 1.47 million jobs, boost industrial growth
The four Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are expected to create as many as 1.47 million jobs besides playing a vital role in boosting local industry. The...
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286Cotton imports are up 46% as domestic output falls dramatically
During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan imported cotton worth $1.838 billion. This is up 46% from the...
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490Rupee upsurge against dollar continues, hits a new 23-month high
For the eighth consecutive working day, rupee has maintained its uptrend, hitting a 23-month high of Rs 152.27 against the US dollar...
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183Roshan Digital accounts to be converted into digital banking
Roshan Digital accounts will ultimately be converted into digital banking, SAPM Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari announced on Monday. On Monday, Corporate Pakistan...
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267Freelancers earn over Rs 4 billion from abroad since January 2020
Pakistani freelancers have received more than 4 billion rupees since January 2020 using a tech-based solution amid the coronavirus pandemic. While businesses...
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209Pakistani fintech CreditBook secures $1.5 million in seed funding
CreditBook, a Karachi-based fintech startup, has received $1.5 million in seed funding from Pakistan’s BitRate VC and Dubai’s VentureSouq. Better Tomorrow Ventures, Ration Ventures, Toy...
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484Pakistan gets officially listed on Amazon seller list
US e-commerce giant Amazon has added Pakistan to its approved seller list, a moment of celebration for Pakistani small businesses. Prime Minister...
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326Industrial sector to cut 15-20 percent jobs after Eid
Industrialists are going to slash 15-20% jobs after Eidul Fitr in the wake of slowdown in industrial production amid difficult condition of...
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540Pakistan to register Khewra salt with international trade bodies
Local rock salt of Khewra is going to be registered with international trade bodies, taking Pakistan to the lead in the global...
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268ADB puts Pakistan growth rate at 2 percent this year
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted Pakistan GDP growth by two percent during 2021, subject to successful vaccine rollout and implementation...
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364SECP to introduce concept of special purpose acquisition company
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is going to introduce the concept of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in...
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233Roshan digital account scheme attract historic $1 billion
Inflows of foreign exchange through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) crossed the $1 billion mark, making space for the architects of the...
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321China agrees to open Khunjerab border for trade
After a number of requests of Pakistan to China, the Chinese government now has agreed to open the Khunjerab border, keeping in...
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296Cryptocurrencies Crash After Hitting All-Time Highs
On Sunday, Bitcoin, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency, dropped as much as 15% to $51,541, losing much of the previous week’s gains. The...
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303Traders in Karachi flout Sindh govt’s market closure policy
All commercial areas in the city will remain open today, according to All Karachi Tajir Ittehad Chairman Atiq Mir, who was reacting...
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230Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit five-year high
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit a five-year high of $23.2 billion last week with the State Bank of Pakistan crediting the rise...
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302Large scale industrial output expands 7.45 percent in eight months of current fiscal year
Large Scale Manufacturing increased by 4.85 percent in the month of February making it to an increase of 7.45 percent for July-February...
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210Alibaba shares jump 6 percent after $2.8 billion anti-monopoly fine
Alibaba stock jumped 6% after the e-commerce behemoth told investors that a record $2.78 billion antitrust fine levied by China would have...
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348Bitcoin crosses $62,000 ahead of Coinbase IPO
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has hit a record high, crossed $62,000 ahead of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase IPO on Wall Street. On Tuesday, Cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record...
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338SBP considering issuing digital currency to boost financial inclusion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will possibly issue digital currency to boost financial inclusion and reduce money laundering in the economy. According to...
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304Pakistan records remittances over $2b for 10th consecutive month
Pakistan has recorded an increase of 26% in remittances of above $2 billion for the 10th consecutive month in March, revealed SBP. ...
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291China invites Pakistani firms to attend online Canton Fair
On Saturday, the Counsellor Embassy of China Xie Gouxiang invited Pakistani companies to attend the Canton Fair and explore prospects for the export of their products around the world. ...
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311World Bank puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc
Pakistan had been showing a weak economic recovery with the resumption of economic activity and was expected to achieve a growth rate of 1.3%, ...
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186KP govt to introduce Alternative Delivery Channels to facilitate tax payers
KPK government, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and 1-Link have signed a tripartite agreement for the collection of government taxes through Alternative...
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830MTJ – Maulana Tariq Jameel launches own clothing brand
The religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel has launched his own clothing brand, the inauguration ceremony was held in Karachi. On Saturday, MTJ clothing brand was launched in the...
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401Pakistan all set to enter China’s $15bn meat market
Pakistan is going to venture into the $12 to $15 billion China’s meat market, announced the Food Minister. The Food Minister announced that...
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347Pakistan’s exports reach decade-high of $2.3b in March
Pakistan’s exports have reached a decade-high of $2.3 billion in March 2021, monthly figures showing growth year-on-year and over the previous month. The...
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344FBR collection hits Rs475bn in March
Federal Board of Revenues successfully collected Rs.475 billion against a target of Rs.439 billion during the month of March, this year. This is the...
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349Pakistani fintech SadaPay raises $7.2m in seed round
Fintech SadaPay launched its digital wallet and numberless debit card under the supervision of the regulator. It employs a ‘neobank’ business model, using the Electronic Money...
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264Hammad Azhar announces launch of Pakistan’s ‘first ever’ three-tranche capital market transaction
Pakistan’s “first ever” three-tranche capital market transaction is going to be launched. The launch happened the same day Hammad Azhar was entrusted with the finance ministry...
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321Due to Covid, production activities of local leather industry are limited to 50%
Generally, the industrial and trading sectors of Pakistan have been badly affected due to Covid-19 but the same proved to be a blessing in disguise...
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338Rupee gains another 42 paisa as the US dollar falls to pre-Covid level in interbank
On Monday, the rupee gained an additional 42 paisa against the US dollar as the greenback was quoted at below the pre coronavirus pandemic...
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387Govt plans to launch Eurobond to generate up to $1 bn
The government has planned to launch Eurobond in the international capital market probably within the next few days in order to generate $750 million...
