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Foreign investment plunges to $1.409bn

Foreign investment plunges to $1.409bn

China remains top investor despite overall decline in inflows.

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Shahid Iqbal

ECC allows NLC to take over Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

ECC allows NLC to take over Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

The national carrier handles around 12pc of Pakistan’s sea-route cargo requirements, resulting in foreign exchange outflows on freight payments.

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Dawn Business

Khaleeq Kiani

Pakistan can buy Russian oil after US offers 30-day relief to energy-vulnerable countries

Pakistan can buy Russian oil after US offers 30-day relief to energy-vulnerable countries

The US has introduced a 30-day general licence issued by the US Department of the Treasury to ease immediate supply pressures in global crude markets.

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Anwar Iqbal

Provinces asked to raise Rs400bn more to meet IMF goals

Provinces asked to raise Rs400bn more to meet IMF goals

Speaking to provincial ministers, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb praises fiscal discipline, seeks stronger tax collection in property, services...

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Khaleeq Kiani

Watchdog clears CDC investment

Watchdog clears CDC investment

The company had submitted a pre-merger application seeking approval for the subscription of additional ordinary shares in Naymat Collateral Management...

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Dawn Business

Kalbe Ali

Iran conflict reshapes energy markets as US gas demand surges

Iran conflict reshapes energy markets as US gas demand surges

Distillate inventories recently fell to their lowest levels since 2005, highlighting the strain on refined fuel markets.

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Dawn Business

Anwar Iqbal

Digital payments expanded to cattle markets

Digital payments expanded to cattle markets

22 participating banks will establish dedicated camps and kiosks in assigned cattle markets.

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Shahid Iqbal

IMF sets Rs17.1tr federal revenue target for 2026-27

IMF sets Rs17.1tr federal revenue target for 2026-27

Proposes Rs430bn new budgetary measures; suggests 18pc hike in petroleum levy target; asks provinces to mobilise extra Rs430bn.

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Dawn Business

Khaleeq Kiani

Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs5

Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs5

According to the notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices will take effect from May 16.

16.05.2026 10

Dawn Business

Khaleeq Kiani

Leather exporters flag high costs

Leather exporters flag high costs

Seek lower duties, simpler compliance in budget proposals.

15.05.2026 10

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The newspaper's staff reporter

Cotton prices surge as season starts early

Cotton prices surge as season starts early

Four ginning factories in Khanewal and one in Burewala have started cotton ginning after partial cotton picking began in Sindh’s coastal areas.

15.05.2026 10

Dawn Business

Amjad Mahmood

PM forms task force to devise policy on waste-to-energy projects

PM forms task force to devise policy on waste-to-energy projects

Task force will examine international best practices related to waste-to-energy generation and identify legal, regulatory, financial and operational...

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Syed Irfan Raza

Pakistan Business Forum seeks return of agriculture, industry to federal control under proposed 28th Amendment

Pakistan Business Forum seeks return of agriculture, industry to federal control under proposed 28th Amendment

PBF calls for economic safeguards to ensure long-term economic stability and policy continuity.

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Khaleeq Kiani