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Moody’s assigns B3 to Pakistan’s global bond offering

Islamabad: Moody’s Investors Service has given a definitive rating of B3 to Pakistan’s global bond offering, quoting, “the outlook is stable.”   …

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PSM privatisation: Govt to retain Rs.142b in liabilities, all land

The Privatisation Commission (PC) board on earlier yesterday approved the transaction structure for the sale of ailing Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM),…

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Inflation dips to 12-year low of 1.3% last month

 Inflation in Pakistan continued to drop, falling to a low of 1.3% in September ,amidst fears of the risk of deflation.…

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Government raked over coals over LNG purchase at ‘high prices’

Senators belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) earlier today castigated the Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi…

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US to release $375 million under CSF arrangement

Breaking the gridlock over a fresh agreement on the continuation of Coalition Support Fund (CSF) disbursements beyond 2014, the United…

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FBR still Rs63 bn short of tax collection target

The FBR is facing revenue shortfall of Rs63 billion during first quarter (July-Sept) period of the current fiscal year. In…

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Airports overhaul plan: Govt to spend Rs.44b

The government is planning a huge Rs.44 billion overhaul of major airports over the next two years. Its part of…

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Circular debt: PIA, ower companies owe PSO Rs.215 bn

The circular debt of power companies and the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has gone through the roof as the Pakistan State…

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IMF releases $505m trenche to Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of a $504.8 million tranche to Pakistan in spite of  questions…

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