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Pakistan’s December Inflation Falls to 4.1%, Yet Concerns Persist
In December 2024, inflation indicators began to show signs of easing, although significant underlying pressures persist. The Consumer Price Index…
Pakistan Seeks US Waiver for Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline
The Pakistani government is set to engage with the new US administration to seek a waiver for sanctions on the…
K-Electric Announces Potential Relief of PKR 4.98 per kWh in November 2024
K-Electric (KE) has submitted a provisional adjustment for the monthly fuel charge (FCA) for November 2024, suggesting a PKR 4.98…
PSX Soars, Ranks Second Globally in 2024 Market Performance
In 2024, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) outperformed all other asset classes, with the KSE-100 Index climbing by 78%. This…
IFC and Local Banks Invest $52.2M in Pakistan’s Tyre Manufacturing
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and local banks have committed $52.2 million to a new greenfield tyre manufacturing project in…
Federal Cabinet Raises Bank Income Tax to 44%, Abolishes 15% Additional Levy
On Friday, the federal cabinet green-lighted an ordinance eliminating the 15% extra tax on banks' profits from government loans. In…
PSO Approves Sale Purchase Agreement with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR
Pakistan State Oil’s (PSO) Board of Management (BoM) has officially approved the execution of a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) with…
PTA Resumes VPN Service Registration with New Licensing Fees
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reopened registration for virtual private network (VPN) service providers, setting class license fees for…
Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Holidays Amid Tight Supply Outlook
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session’s losses. This increase reflects a brighter short-term market outlook, driven…