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Pakistan Upgrades Animal Health, Cold-Chain Systems to Boost Halal Meat Exports to Malaysia
Pakistan is stepping up efforts to expand halal meat exports to Malaysia, targeting up to $200 million, by upgrading its animal health testing, grazing systems, and cold-chain infrastructure. The initiative aims to meet Southeast Asia’s stringent halal standards and diversify…
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Raast Records Over 892 Million Transactions as SBP Pushes for Digital Shift
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s digital payment landscape continues to expand rapidly, with Raast, an instant digital payment platform developed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), crossing…
Pakistan IT Exports to US Could Surge Amid Tech Sector Growth and Trade Shifts
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ISLAMABAD: Amid global trade tensions and US tariff shifts, Pakistan’s underutilized digital sector could become a powerful economic lever. With sectors like software development, fintech,…
Auto Financing in Pakistan Sees Notable Uptick, Reaches Rs257bn in March
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Auto financing in Pakistan experienced a steady rebound, climbing to Rs257.36 billion in March 2025, according to the latest data from the State Bank of…
Senate Committees Push for Digital Overhaul of Pakistan-Iran Barter Trade Amid Border Gridlock
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ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal development for Pakistan’s trade and digital economy, the Senate Standing Committees on Commerce and Finance held a rare joint session to…
PSDE Conference Unveils URAAN Framework to Drive Pakistan Toward $1 Trillion Economy
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Islamabad: Pakistan took a significant step toward reimagining its development model as the 38th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development…
Pakistan’s LSM Sector Records 1.90% Growth Decline in 8 Months Amid Industrial Slowdown, PBS Report
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector witnessed a decline of 1.90 percent during the first eight months (July-February) of the fiscal year 2024-25, compared…
Fitch Upgrades Pakistan Credit Rating to ‘B-‘ with Stable Outlook
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ISLAMABAD: Fitch on Tuesday upgraded Pakistan credit rating to ‘B-‘ from ‘CCC+’, reflecting increased confidence in the country’s fiscal consolidation efforts, economic policy credibility, and…
Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Announced, First Prize Winner Claims Rs1.5 Million
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The much-anticipated Rs750 prize bond draw was held on Tuesday in Peshawar, where lucky bondholders secured life-changing cash prizes. According to the official results issued…
Govt Eyes Export-Led Economic Growth with Bank Support for Key Sectors
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has renewed the government’s commitment to driving an export-oriented economic revival, as he chaired a high-level…
Pakistan’s Remittances Hit Historic High in March as SBP Revises Forecasts Amid Economic Recovery
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In a significant economic milestone, Pakistan recorded an all-time high of $4.1 billion in workers’ remittances for March 2025, according to Governor State Bank of…
Pakistan’s Call Center Sector Sees 20% Export Growth, Crosses $200 Million in FY 2024-25
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Pakistan’s call center industry has hit a significant milestone, recording over $200 million in export revenue during the first eight months of the fiscal year…
FBR Registered Businesses Cross 12.5 Million as Tax Base Expansion Gains Momentum
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ISLAMABAD: The number of FBR registered businesses has officially crossed 12.5 million, according to figures presented in the National Assembly, marking a significant milestone in…
Government Executes Rs105 Billion Deal to Swap Ownership in PSPC for Full Control of ZTBL
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has approved a significant Rs105 billion transaction aimed at fulfilling its commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this deal,…
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