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Govt Move Aims to Boost Export Competitiveness as New SRO Brings Cost Relief
The federal government has issued a statutory regulatory order to eliminate the 0.25 percent customs duty previously charged under the Export Development Surcharge, a decision expected to deliver meaningful financial relief to Pakistan’s struggling export sector. The surcharge, originally introduced…
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SBP Launches Online Portal for Investing in Government Securities
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday introduced a new digital portal that provides another online channel for individuals and businesses to invest in…
OICCI Survey 2025: Foreign Investors Show Renewed Confidence in Pakistan’s Economy
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Foreign investors are showing growing optimism in Pakistan’s economic revival. According to the OICCI Perception and Investment Survey 2025, 73% of existing foreign investors now…
Fauji Cement Joins KAPCO in Major 84% Attock Cement Buyout
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Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) and Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) have confirmed a joint acquisition of 84.06% of Attock Cement’s issued and paid-up…
Pakistan Gemstones Policy Moves Forward After Strategic Meeting
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The government has advanced work on the Pakistan gemstones policy as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan met…
Mutual Fund Assets in Pakistan Cross Rs4 Trillion
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Mutual fund assets in Pakistan have exceeded Rs4 trillion, underscoring growing investor confidence despite declining profit rates. According to data from the Mutual Funds Association…
Pakistan Invites Qatar to Explore Investment Opportunities
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework, Radio Pakistan reported…
Govt Plans $13bn ‘Sea-to-Steel’ Corridor to Revive Pakistan Steel Mills
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The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced a $13 billion Sea-to-Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor project at Port Qasim to revive the dormant Pakistan Steel…
UAE Firm Completes Rs4.1 Billion Acquisition of First Women Bank
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UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) has completed the Rs4.1 billion acquisition of First Women Bank, marking a major step in Pakistan’s privatization drive. The deal,…
Pak Firm Partners with Turkiye to Export Cheese to Gulf Countries
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A leading Pakistani firm has entered a joint venture with a Turkish company to export mozzarella cheese to Gulf countries, aiming to capture a share…
Saudi Trade Delegation Explores New Investment Avenues in Pakistan
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A high-level Saudi trade delegation led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud attended the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council Meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday.…
Pakistan and UAE Agree to Boost Rail Modernisation
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Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to enhance cooperation on rail modernisation and regional connectivity, according to the Press Information Department (PID).…
Pakistan Welcomes Chinese Firm for Local Laptop Manufacturing
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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting on Monday with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
Rs200 Prize Bond Draw Result Announced for September 2025
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The National Savings division has announced the results of the Rs200 Prize Bond Draw held in Multan on Monday, September 15, 2025. Thousands of bondholders…
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