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Pakistan’s Finance Minister Signals Potential Rate Cut by State Bank
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed optimism about a potential reduction in the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) key policy rate…
Nepra Announces Rs3.76 per Unit Electricity Rate Hike for Quarterly Adjustment
The National Electrical Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a Rs3.76 per unit increase in electricity rates for a quarterly…
Pakistan Selects Six Companies to Bid for PIA Privatization
Pakistan has selected six companies qualified to bid for the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the privatisation minister announced…
Pakistan’s Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2% in May 2024
The latest economic shifts in Pakistan, as the Federal Bureau of Statistics reported in May 2024, indicate an inflation rate…
No Pension Tax in Pakistan’s 2024-25 Budget After IMF Talks
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb successfully negotiated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to exclude pensions from taxation in the…
Pakistan’s Inflation Drops to Lowest Level in 30 Months at 11.8% in May
Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Monday that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 11.8% in…
Saudi Aramco Takes 40% Stake in Pakistan’s GO Retail to Expand Global Footprint
In a strategic expansion of its global retail operations, Saudi Aramco, the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals company, has…
Saudi Arabia to Offer $13.1 Billion in Aramco Shares as Part of Economic Diversification
Saudi Arabia and its financial partners will begin soliciting orders for up to $13.1 billion in shares of its oil…
Pakistan Juice Industry Suffers 40% Decline in Sales Amid 20% FED and Climate Challenges
The government's 20% Federal Excise Duty (FED) on beverages, including packaged juices, has failed, leading to no benefits due to…