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Pakistan to Approach UAE for Rollover of $3 Billion Deposit
Pakistan is set to formally request the rollover of a USD 3 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), official sources said on Tuesday, as the country seeks to ease pressure on its foreign reserves and balance-of-payments position. Prime…
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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…
Rs 750 Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for October 2025
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The National Savings has confirmed that the Draw No. 104 for the Rs 750 Prize Bond will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at…
World Bank Projects 2.6% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY2025-26
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The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% for FY2025-26, citing ongoing catastrophic floods and renewed inflationary pressures as key challenges weighing on…
Punjab Approves Rs20,000 Per Acre Aid for Farmers Hit by Floods
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The Punjab government has approved Rs20,000 per acre aid for farmers to compensate for crop losses, according to an official statement issued on Saturday. The…
