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23 July 2025

Business

UK Government Encourages Pakistani Firms to Expand Globally via UK Platform
UK Government Encourages Pakistani Firms to Expand Globally via UK Platform

A top UK government official has encouraged Pakistani companies to leverage the UK as a strategic platform for expanding their...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, World

Corn Market Sees Stability After Recent Decline as Planting and Tariffs Take Focus
Corn Market Sees Stability After Recent Decline as Planting and Tariffs Take Focus

After experiencing a decline, corn prices have found stability as traders shift their attention toward the upcoming U.S. planting forecasts...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

CDNS Lowers Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes
CDNS Lowers Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has announced a reduction in profit rates for several National Savings Schemes (NSS),...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan Explores Establishing National Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets
Pakistan Explores Establishing National Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets

In a major development for Pakistan’s digital economy, the government is deliberating on setting up a National Crypto Council to...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Government Releases Rs1.73 Billion to TDAP for Trade Promotion Initiatives
Government Releases Rs1.73 Billion to TDAP for Trade Promotion Initiatives

In a move to enhance trade and boost exports, the government has released Rs1.73 billion to the Trade Development Authority...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistan and Bangladesh Reestablish Direct Trade Relations After Years
Pakistan and Bangladesh Reestablish Direct Trade Relations After Years

In a significant move towards economic cooperation, Pakistan and Bangladesh have decided to restore direct trade relations after years of...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistan and Azerbaijan to Seal $2 Billion Investment Agreement in April
Pakistan and Azerbaijan to Seal $2 Billion Investment Agreement in April

Pakistan and Azerbaijan are on the verge of finalizing a historic $2 billion investment agreement, which is expected to be...

By Web Desk | February 25, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Calls for Progressive Cryptocurrency Regulations
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Calls for Progressive Cryptocurrency Regulations

In a bold statement advocating for digital financial innovation, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged Pakistan’s financial authorities to embrace...

By Web Desk | February 25, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

IMF and Pakistan Discuss Carbon Levy and $1.5 Billion Climate Finance Deal
IMF and Pakistan Discuss Carbon Levy and $1.5 Billion Climate Finance Deal

In a significant move towards climate action, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated discussions with Pakistan regarding the introduction...

By Web Desk | February 25, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

PSX Falls as Profit-Taking & IMF Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment
PSX Falls as Profit-Taking & IMF Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a downturn as profit-taking and concerns over the IMF program led to heavy selling...

By Web Desk | February 24, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan Engages Banks to Resolve Massive Rs23 Trillion Circular Debt
Pakistan Engages Banks to Resolve Massive Rs23 Trillion Circular Debt

Government Seeks Financial Sector Support to Tackle Energy Crisis In a significant move to address Pakistan’s escalating Rs23 trillion circular...

By Web Desk | February 24, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan’s Debt Crisis Deepens Amid Revenue Shortfalls, Warns IMF
Pakistan’s Debt Crisis Deepens Amid Revenue Shortfalls, Warns IMF

Pakistan’s economic challenges are mounting as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights an increasing debt burden fueled by persistent revenue...

By Web Desk | February 21, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Government Fixes Sugar Price at PKR 130 per Kg for Ramadan Under Subsidy Plan
Government Fixes Sugar Price at PKR 130 per Kg for Ramadan Under Subsidy Plan

As Ramadan approaches, the government has finalized a plan to provide subsidized sugar at a fixed rate of PKR 130...

By Web Desk | February 20, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

PSX Rises for Third Straight Session Amid Growing Trading Activity
PSX Rises for Third Straight Session Amid Growing Trading Activity

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its positive streak for the third consecutive trading day, witnessing a significant increase in...

By Web Desk | February 20, 2025 | Category: Business

PBC Urges FBR to Raise FASTER Refund Limit to 12% for All Exporters
PBC Urges FBR to Raise FASTER Refund Limit to 12% for All Exporters

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revise its FASTER-based sales tax refund...

By Web Desk | February 19, 2025 | Category: Business

PM Shehbaz Expresses Readiness to Collaborate with Trump Administration
PM Shehbaz Expresses Readiness to Collaborate with Trump Administration

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed a strong willingness to work closely with the Trump administration, signaling a commitment...

By Web Desk | February 19, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan Targets $60 Billion in Exports by 2025 Minister of Finance Reveals
Pakistan Targets $60 Billion in Exports by 2025 Minister of Finance Reveals

Pakistan’s government is setting an ambitious goal to increase the nation’s exports to $60 billion over the next 3 to...

By Web Desk | February 18, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Gallup Survey 2025: Positive Signs of Economic Growth and Rising Business Confidence in Pakistan
Gallup Survey 2025: Positive Signs of Economic Growth and Rising Business Confidence in Pakistan

According to the latest Gallup Survey for 2025, Pakistan’s economy is showing positive signs of improvement, sparking a wave of...

By Web Desk | February 18, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

World Bank High-Level Delegation Arrives in Pakistan
World Bank High-Level Delegation Arrives in Pakistan

A high-ranking delegation from the World Bank, comprising executive directors, has arrived in Pakistan to discuss the execution of the...

By Web Desk | February 17, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

FBR Transfers Policymaking Authority to New Tax Office
FBR Transfers Policymaking Authority to New Tax Office

In a significant restructuring move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reassigned its policymaking responsibilities to a newly...

By Web Desk | February 15, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest