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Why did the Pakistani govt increase fuel prices, despite a drop in global oil price?

Recent fuel price hikes have left many scratching their heads as global pressures settle down
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The joint family is here to stay

Solo living, and the attendant loneliness, is on the rise everywhere in the world… except in Pakistan

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Legal battle casts shadow on cement recovery

The industry has kept itself afloat despite consistently falling domestic demand. Could an unfavourable verdict change the shape of the industry forever?

Punjab continues to struggle against plastic

From banning plastic bags to introducing plastic recycling machines, the government is finding out it is harder to get rid of plastic than they might have accounted for

Power sector circular debt has reached its Rubicon

A nervous hush has fallen over policy circles as Pakistan's circular debt resolution approaches its defining moment

Dolmen REIT shines through

The performance of Dolmen REIT is going from strength to strength and the recent year might be its best one yet

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PSX closes slightly lower after strong intraday gains, KSE-100 dips 68.13 points

Profit-taking after early gains causes a slight pullback, with KSE-100 settling at 138,597.36, down by 0.05%

Pakistan’s IT, ITeS, and freelance exports hit record $4.6 billion in FY 2024-25

The milestone marks a 26.4% growth, driven by strategic reforms and government leadership

Foreign currency deposits rise by $52 million to $6.99 billion in June 2025

Deposits increase by 0.75% month-on-month and 5.42% year-on-year, with funds primarily utilised for export and import financing

Pakistan records current account surplus of $328 million in June 2025

The surplus marks a significant turnaround from last year's deficits, driven by rising exports and remittances

Currency market faces dollar shortage despite record remittances and current account surplus: report

Importers, students, and travellers struggling to access dollars as banks charge above State Bank rates

Pakistan faces $23 billion in external debt servicing this year 

External debt includes $12 billion in deposits, with significant repayments due to bondholders and commercial lenders

NAB secures Rs 16 billion plea bargain in Eden Housing scam, begins disbursement of Rs 3.20 billion to victims

Total claims submitted by 11,880 victims against Eden administration amounted to Rs 13 billion; NAB chief launches nationwide crackdown against fraudulent allotments of public land

Tax fraud in Pakistan exceeds Rs700 billion, FBR chief tells NA committee

Rashid Langrial calls for stronger post-audit mechanisms and strict penalties to tackle widespread sales tax fraud

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Painfully Deja Vu

The tradition of the annual budget speech is rapidly becoming meaningless. Every year, the finance minister delivers a barely...

Growth on paper, stagnation on ground

Pakistan’s economic survey reveals more spin than spark

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Unlocking Pakistan’s digital potential: why a smarter approach to 5G is needed

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With mobile broadband usage growing and digital services increasingly woven into...

Pakistan’s tech sector: From outsourcing hub to global innovation partner

The global technology landscape is undergoing a massive shift. As businesses across the world rapidly digitize operations, demand for agile, cost-effective,...

Bitter squeeze on the juice industry

A 20% excise duty meant to boost revenue is crushing the formal juice industry, hurting farmers, empowering unsafe informal players, and shrinking the tax base.

Reminder: Maryam Nawaz’s crusade to turn Punjab into a dictatorship continues

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