Monitoring Report

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Tax bar urges uniform procedures, cost reduction, and removal of licensing requirements

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Hospitals face critical supply crisis; Drap and customs await government directives on expired exemption on December 31, 2024

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Power plant faces operational crisis as water supply declines; Balochistan government urged to ensure provision from Pat Feeder Canal

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Power Division secretary outlines restructuring of NTDC, creation of independent market operator to improve efficiency

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Intelligence report suggests 37 Customs officers and 41 smugglers identified in connection to the smuggling of cigarettes, tyres, and textiles from Quetta to Punjab and Islamabad; FBR chief orders inquiry led by Member Customs

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Public debt rises by 10% year-on-year, with domestic debt showing a significant increase of 17.1%.

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International Finance Corporation to collaborate on projects in green energy, data centers, and agricultural supply chain improvements to boost Pakistan's economic growth.

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Overseas Pakistanis defy political calls as remittance inflows surge to record highs

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HBL MfB to share 50% risk on $80m microfinance loans with IFC; Standard Chartered doubles trade finance facility to $400mn

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Irregular payments, misappropriations, and cost escalations raise accountability concerns

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Business community demands urgent action as security forces launch probe

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Government outlines measures to address infrastructure, security, and economic barriers