Monitoring Report

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Local mobile phone manufacturing saw steady growth, with smartphones leading the charge, while commercial imports continued to decline amid ongoing economic recovery

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A rise in interest rates and SBP’s push for financial inclusion have driven Pakistan's banking sector deposits to a record high, but a looming deadline for banks to increase lending may lead to further challenges

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The government sets October 30 as the final date for PIA's privatization, aiming to resolve delays and attract serious investors to overhaul the national carrier

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New tax measure raises fears of increased costs for agriculture, challenging already struggling farmers.

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Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, criticized the move, stating export decisions are beyond the provincial government’s mandate

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Federal government moves to close a legal loophole that has allowed banks to avoid paying billions in taxes, aiming to boost private sector lending and tighten fiscal controls

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With its expansion plans, Lahore-based co-working platform completes registration in Saudi Arabia