BUSINESS
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s merchandise trade surplus surged by $111.7 billion in November, reaching an impressive $1.08 trillion for the first 11 months…
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What does Europe’s EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
On December 16, the European Union (EU) dropped its plan to ban new combustion-engine cars by 2035, making this the…
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Despite recent stabilisation efforts, Pakistan’s economic outlook remains constrained by a persistent structural weakness: limited and narrowly based exports. For…
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
Inflation in Pakistan has shown notable moderation in the early months of FY26, offering policymakers a degree of relief after…
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has sounded alarm over adulterated pesticides and market distortion in the agriculture sector, which…
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen have expressed grave concern over the ongoing closure and sealing of the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building, located on…
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
For Pakistan’s middle-income households, car ownership has increasingly become unattainable, not merely because of inflation and currency depreciation, but due…
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its upward momentum, rising 1,540 points (0.91%) week-on-week to close…
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Pakistan receives $700m WB financing for tax reforms, budget transparency
After a struggling $470 million loan package aimed at increasing taxes, the World Bank has approved another $700 million loan…
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