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ECC Approves K-Electric Surcharge and Grants Worth Billions for Various Ministries

The cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) permitted K-Electric, Karachi's only power distribution company, to levy a surcharge of Rs1.52 per…

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The State Bank of Pakistan Announces Holiday Dates

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared that the central bank will be closed on June 29 and 30…

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Pakistan’s Struggle to Secure LNG from Spot Market Intensifies Energy Crisis

Crisis-ridden Pakistan has reportedly been unsuccessful in acquiring liquified natural gas (LNG) from the spot market in its initial attempt…

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Extended Banking Hours Announced by State Bank of Pakistan for Tax Collection

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared that commercial bank branches, typically operational on Saturdays, will maintain their standard…

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Pak Suzuki Suspends Operations Amid Part Shortages and Auto Financing Decline

Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd has confirmed the closure of its motorcycle and four-wheeler manufacturing plants from June 22 to…

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Pakistani Rupee Gains Momentum Against US Dollar

Pakistan's currency, the rupee, has been making promising strides against the US dollar since Monday, closing the exchange-rate gap with…

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IMF’s Executive Board Schedules Meetings Without Pakistan: Ninth EFF Review Still Pending

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has convened meetings through June 29 without including Pakistan, as the ninth review under the…

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Commercial Importers to Cease Operations Amid Dollar Shortage

Recently, commercial importers in Pakistan have stopped importing all consumable goods and beverages from June 25. The drastic decision responds…

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Pakistan’s ‘Plan B’: Seeking Bilateral Support Amid IMF Stalemate

Considering the prospect of a sustained stalemate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until June 30, 2023, Pakistan, under its…

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