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News Update

09

May 2025

May 09, 2025 • 5 min read

Transparency International Pakistan Hosts High-Level Dialogue on Corporate Governance and Disclosure Reforms

Transparency International Pakistan convened a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue on corporate governance and strengt...

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News Update

09

May 2025

May 09, 2025 • 5 min read

Shipping Companies Impose Big Surcharge on Pakistan Route

Foreign shipping lines are imposing up to $800 freight charges on Pakistan-bound and outbound cargo Some top container s...

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News Update

09

May 2025

May 09, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Recovers Hacked X Account of Economic Affairs Ministry

Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Friday that it has successfully regained control of its official X...

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News Update

09

May 2025

May 09, 2025 • 5 min read

PM Shehbaz Vows to Support Poor and Middle Class in FY26 Budget

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a key meeting to review preparations for the federal budget 202...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Records Fiscal Deficit of 2.4% of GDP in 9MFY25

Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed to 2.4% of GDP during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 (9MFY25), compared to...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

SECP Registers Nearly 3,000 New Companies in April 2025

The Securities and Exchanges of Commission of Pakistan reports has reported 2,956 new additions to the corporate sector...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Are ATMs and Banks Really Disrupted in Pakistan Amid Tensions with India?

The National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), in a decisive move backed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

NIC Peshawar and Invest2Innovate Launch KP’s First Angel Investor Network and Syndicate Through Invest Lab

The National Incubation Center (NIC) Peshawar, in collaboration with Invest2Innovate (i2i), has successfully concluded I...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

PSX Suffers Worst Ever Crash as KSE-100 Index Loses 6,500 Points After Border Tensions Escalate

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed its worst ever day in history on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plu...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR, NADRA Declared Critical Information Infrastructures

The federal government has declared the information systems and data of key national entities NADRA, IMMPASS, and the Fe...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Rise by Over $100 Million in One Week

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by over $100 million on a weekly basis, acco...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Rate Falls in Pakistan After Rs. 15,000 Per Tola Increase in 3 Days

The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs. 4,200 on Thursday and was sold at Rs. 352,700 against it...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

SBP Directs Banks to Closely Monitor Dollar Outflow Amid Tensions with India

Pakistan’s central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has directed banks to closely track the movement of US dollar...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Finance Minister Showcases Economic Gains, Investment Prospects at London Event

Finance Minister Highlights Macroeconomic Gains, Investment Opportunities at ‘Pakistan Access Day’ Moot in London Federa...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

PSX Trading Halted: KSE-100 Plummets Nearly 7,000 Points as Indo-Pak Tensions Escalate

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced renewed selling pressure on Thursday as geopolitical tensions between India and...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Emirates Group Achieves Record Profit of $6.2 Billion In 2024-25

The Emirates Group today released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash bala...

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08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

S&P Global Sees No Immediate Impact on Pakistan, India Sovereign Ratings Amid Rising Tensions

S&P Global Ratings has indicated that the recent military escalation between India and Pakistan has heightened regional...

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News Update

08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

IMF Reaffirms Backing for Pakistan Bailout Ahead of Key May 9 Review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Thursday that its Executive Board will hold a meeting about Pakistan’...

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08

May 2025

May 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Rupee Closes in Red Against US Dollar for 5th Straight Day

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in red for the 5th day in a row against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The PKR deprec...

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News Update

07

May 2025

May 07, 2025 • 5 min read

Alaska Batteries Launches Pakistan’s First-Ever Graphite Lead-Acid Battery Series

Alaska Batteries proudly unveils Pakistan’s first Graphite Lead-Acid Battery Series, a game-changing innovation engineer...

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News Update

07

May 2025

May 07, 2025 • 5 min read

Rupee Depreciates 4th Day in a Row Against US Dollar After Indian Attack

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in red 4th day in a row against the US Dollar (USD) today after opening trade at 282 in...

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