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Pakistani firms fall short of transparency in HR, governance, anti-corruption reporting

World Bank warns Middle East conflict could strain Pakistan's economy

IMF sees 1.3% contraction in Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa in 2026

Pakistan receives second Qatar LNG cargo in October, aims to avoid costly spot purchases

LPG cylinders selling at over twice official price amid supply crisis: sources

Auto Policy 2026-31 proposes lower tariffs, GST rates on electric, hybrid vehicles

Power purchase price may rise to Rs27.3 per unit in 2027: CPPA-G

Rs16bn copter 'purchases by other provinces': Figures tell a different story

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook, says finance czar

Pakistan to chair World Bank, IMF boards in 2027 for first time since 1953

FBR further extends income tax return filing deadline to October 31

Load managment 'helps avert' potential Rs6 per unit hike: Power Division

Car sales jump 43% in first quarter of FY27 despite uncertainty over auto policy

Pakistan gets first LNG shipment of October amid gas supply concerns

IMF raises Pakistan's inflation forecast to 9.9% in FY27

'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock

Crude oil prices hit near two-week high as Saudi attacks threaten supply recovery

Pakistan eyeing over $1bn from privatisation of 5-6 entities, says finance czar

PIA set to add two Dreamliners to aircraft fleet in November

Pakistan eyes Airbus planes, Rolls-Royce engines for privatised PIA

Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs1.11 per unit under August FCA

Pakistan, Bahrain aim to double bilateral trade in three years

Pakistan to receive Qatari LNG cargo within 3-5 days

Hamza Shehbaz, Chinese ambassador discuss trade, investment and CPEC

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Pakistan, paving way for up to $1.21bn

IEA to accelerate oil reserve release, says 100m barrels still to come

Pakistan's local smartphone manufacturing declines amid import surge

Pakistan showcases AI and technology products in Abu Dhabi

PM directs proactive steps for winter gas load management, uninterrupted imports

Pakistan, IMF expected to reach staff-level agreement this week

SBP to begin electronic cheque clearing pilot from Oct 15

PM approves duty-free livestock imports for specialised farms to boost exports

Mideast crude oil exports rise above pre-war levels despite mounting attacks in Hormuz

IMF shares first MEFP draft with Pakistan ahead of staff-level agreement talks

G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after US pressure

Tax paid with returns declines despite 45% rise in number of filers

PM stresses efforts for export-led growth as macroeconomic stability achieved

Explainer: Why are world bond markets selling off again?

Finance czar says foreign firms showing interest in Pakistan after economic stability

FBR detects Rs9.4bn tax fraud through forged wealth statements

FBR extends deadline for filing income tax

Govt mulls allowing private firms to directly import LNG amid Mideast tensions: report

Crude oil imports jump 62% in August amid supply concerns

Govt approves limited sugar exports despite industry demand for 'larger quota'

FBR says 'no extension' in tax filing deadline, warns taxpayers of hefty penalties

Shehbaz becomes first Pakistani PM to open trading at London Stock Exchange

FinMin Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission for EFF, RSF reviews

China, US agree tariff cuts on $60bn of goods including agriculture, household items

FinMin Aurangzeb's US Exim talks covered financing for Boeing aircraft, says adviser

Viral tea seller-turned-entrepreneur Arshad Khan's Café Chaiwala expands in UK

Civil-military leadership making joint efforts to strengthen economy: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan refineries sign long-awaited $6bn modernisation agreements

IMF chief hails Pakistan's reform efforts as PM Shehbaz vows to stay the course

Govt orders technical audit of all DISCOs to tackle power theft, losses

ADB maintains Pakistan's GDP forecast at 3.7%, warns of expensive energy risks

High Commissioner urges overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan's modern tax-free zones

At UNGA session, crypto czar urges fairer financial future for Global South

Govt secures another Qatari LNG cargo after talks 'involving Iranian officials'

Iesco privatisation receives strong investor interest as 10 EOIs submitted

‘Absolutely': US could strike Iran this weekend, says envoy

Govt slashes diesel price by Rs1.91 per litre, keeps petrol unchanged

Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way

Sanaullah warns of 'collateral damage' if residents don't clear way for KP operations

Army to continue anti-terror campaign vigorously, hit India-backed terrorists 'hard': CDF Munir

Mawra Hocane, Ameer Gilani welcome baby boy Azmar

Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply

AI use in judicial rulings can lead to erroneous judgments: legal wizard

Encounters of the deadly kind

Harry Brook's 202 sets new record for highest ODI score in Pakistan