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Pakistan to Re-Enter Global Debt Markets with New Eurobond Issuance
Pakistan is preparing to return to the international debt markets next year through a new Eurobond issuance, ending a nearly five-year break. The move, confirmed by the Finance Ministry’s adviser, aligns with the government’s strategy to diversify external financing as…
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Gold Price in Pakistan Surges Past Rs440,000
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The gold price in Pakistan has surged past Rs440,000 per tola, marking a record high as international rates for the precious metal cross the historic…
NEPRA Approves Minor Hike in October Electricity Bills
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a slight rise of Rs0.0796 per unit in electricity bills for October, impacting consumers of all…
UBL Reports 79% Profit Surge During First 9 Months in 2025
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United Bank Limited (UBL) has delivered a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, supported by higher interest income and improved…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Result Announced for October 15 2025
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The National Savings has officially announced the results of the Rs 750 Prize Bond Draw No. 104, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Muzaffarabad.…
Pakistan, Vietnam Set Stage for Preferential Trade Agreement
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Pakistan and Vietnam have officially launched negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations.…
Private Sector Borrowing Halts in Q1 FY26
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The first quarter of FY26 ended without any new private sector borrowing in Pakistan, highlighting the fragile state of the economy and the growing uncertainty…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Continue Persistent Upward Climb
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Gold and silver prices in Pakistan continue their persistent upward climb, reflecting a powerful global rally in precious metals markets. The surge has captured the…
Govt Pushes SME Formalisation Initiative to Boost Small Businesses
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The Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has reviewed progress on the SME formalisation initiative during its latest meeting held on…
Govt Moves Forward with First Women Bank Limited Privatisation
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The federal government has taken another key step in the First Women Bank Limited privatisation process as the Privatisation Commission (PC) Board recommended a reference…
Pakistan’s Real Economy Could Be Close to $1 Trillion: Finance Minister
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Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s real economy could be close to $1 trillion, nearly double the officially documented figure of $411…
Govt to Engage Global Experts for Faster SOE Privatisation
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Privatisation Commission to engage internationally recognised experts to accelerate the privatisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). He stressed that…
Pakistan to Privatise 82% Stake in First Women Bank
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The government of Pakistan is set to privatise its 82.64% stake in First Women Bank Limited (FWBL), transferring majority ownership to UAE-based International Holding Company…
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