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Foreign loan inflows surge by 46pc to $3.03bn in first 5 months of FY26

ISLAMABAD: Inflow of foreign loans and grants to Pakistan increased 14 per cent to $3.032 billion in the first five months (July-November) of the...

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Khaleeq Kiani

PSX extends losses in PIA-driven cautious trade

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed cautious trading on Tuesday, as investors remained alert ahead of the bidding process for the...

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Muhammad Kashif

Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Gold surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum also scaled record highs, as investors piled...

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Reuters

Asif says govt satisfied with PIA sale, sees it having great ‘symbolic value’

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the government was satisfied with the sale of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA),...

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News Desk

Trade deficit with nine states swells to $6.22bn

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade gap with nine neighbouring countries widened by 39.33 per cent to $6.221 billion in the first five months 2025-26...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

PIA to be run by new owners from April subject to approvals, says PM’s adviser

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be run by a new owner from April next year, subject to approvals, and receive fresh capital...

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Reuters

ECC approves bailout package for PIA-IL to meet Roosevelt Hotel tax liabilities

• IT minister says process to improve 3G and 4G services, pave way for 5G launch• Claims 245m Pakistanis ‘making do’ with 274MHz, compared to...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Islamic banking should go beyond name, says SBP deputy governor

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Deputy Governor Saleemullah has said that Islamic banking must not remain limited to nomenclature but should...

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The Newspapers Staff Reporter

Three bids received for privatisation of national carrier PIA

ISLAMABAD: A successful bid of Rs135bn by Arif Habib won the auction for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIAC) after the process...

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Amin Ahmed

Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid

ISLAMABAD: A successful bid of Rs135bn by Arif Habib won the auction for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIAC) after the process...

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Amin Ahmed

International Finance Corporation announces first local currency investment in Pakistan

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – the private sector arm of the World Bank Group – has announced its first local currency investment in...

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News Desk

Gold, silver prices hit record high

KARACHI: The 10-gram and one-tola (24 karat) gold rates hit an all-time high of Rs396,400 and Rs462,362 after surging by Rs5,315 and Rs6,200,...

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Aamir Shafaat Khan

In letter to PM Shehbaz, industry demands revival of business confidence

ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan Business Forum (PBF) on Monday sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s urgent intervention for revival of business confidence...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Banks’ massive Rs1.5tr lending fuels economy

KARACHI: A massive lending of Rs1.5 trillion by banks to the private sector during the current financial year (FY26) has helped fuel growth in...

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Shahid Iqbal

All eyes on PIA as govt looks to offload major liability today

• Minister says unsuccessful bidders won’t have any role in running airline• Insiders say proposal for three-way control of airline ‘turned...

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Amin Ahmed

Food imports surge over 28pc

ISLAMABAD: The country’s food import bill soared to $3.847 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year, marking an increase of...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

High-tech services key to Pakistan’s growth, says economist

• Prof Amir Sufi urges shift from low-tech industry to innovation-driven services• Calls for new lending models for intangible assets• SBP official...

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Muhammad Kashif

Time to focus on potatoes and garlic

Time to focus on potatoes and garlic

Due to the closure of the Afghanistan border over the past two months, potato prices in Pakistan have plunged to rock-bottom levels. In an...

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Khalid Saeed Wattoo

Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver joins rally to hit all-time peak

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, riding on growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand, with...

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Reuters

Traders’ association demands withdrawal of ban on Qingqis in Quetta

• Warns move will leave many jobless, negatively affect city’s economy • Demands issuance of routes number plates, route permits for these vehicles...

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Muhammad Akbar Notezai

Tax-to-GDP ratio to stall over five years, IMF expects

ISLAMABAD: With a 1.4 percentage-point increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio last year, mostly through additional revenue measures worth Rs2.5 trillion,...

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Khaleeq Kiani

New platform launched to digitise agri finance

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), has launched...

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Bakhtawar Mian

After Fauji Fertiliser’s exit, only 3 in race as PIA bid opens tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Pri­vatisation Commission is all set to privatise Pak­istan International Air­lines Corporation Ltd (PIAC) on December 23 (Tuesday),...

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Amin Ahmed

Dollar shortage continues as exchanges run dry

KARACHI: Despite authorities’ best efforts, there is a dire shortage of dollars in the open market, and many currency exchanges are “only selling...

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Muazam Ali Tahir

Kinno exports struggle amid Kabul border dispute, unstable markets

LAHORE: Despite being among the world’s largest producers of citrua, Pakistan is set to export only 400,000-450,000 tonnes of kinno during the...

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Amjad Mahmood

Royalties, franchise fees capped at $250,000

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has capped remittances against royalties, franchise and technical services at $250,000 for new companies....

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Shahid Iqbal

Fake pesticides flood Punjab, Sindh: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The Com­­petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released its Competition Assessment Study on the Pesticide Sector in Pakistan, noting...

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Kalbe Ali

World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan’s economic stability

The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country’s macroeconomic...

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Amin Ahmed

Finance ministry says provincial shares under NFC released fortnightly, no outstanding liabilities exist after KP CM’s accusation of stalled funds

The Ministry of Finance said on Saturday that the federal government released provincial shares under the National Finance Commission (NFC) on a...

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News Desk

Weekly inflation rises 3.7pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased 3.75 per cent year-on-year in the week ending on Dec 18,...

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The Newspapers Staff Reporter

Big industry output surges 8.3pc in October

Big industry output surges 8.3pc in October

ISLAMABAD: The lar­ge-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector posted a year-on-year growth of 8.33 per cent in October, indicating a revival in the...

21.12.2025 2

Dawn Business

Mubarak Zeb Khan

International Finance Corporation to provide technical support to CDA for three water, sewage projects

ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will provide technical support to the Capital Development...

21.12.2025 3

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The Newspapers Staff Reporter

In major policy reversal, govt withdraws ban on double benefits for re-hired retirees

• Govt withdraws ban on drawing pension, salary upon re-employment• Finance ministry cites ‘recruitment difficulties’ in commissions, tribunals...

21.12.2025 2

Dawn Business

Khaleeq Kiani

Brokers suffer losses as Karachi Cotton Exchange building remains shut

KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) failed to issue cotton spot rates for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as the historic Karachi...

21.12.2025 2

Dawn Business

Shahid Iqbal

PSX falters on external sector woes, profit-taking

KARACHI: The Paki­­s­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the final session of the week in the red on Friday, as external sector concerns and...

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Muhammad Kashif