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Pakistan seeks loan extension from China to ease economic strain

The significance of this extension lies in the secure deposit of $4bn in loans, effectively alleviating Pakistan's external payments burden.

Interest rate uncertainty prevails as SBP’s MPC prepares for crucial meeting

Speculation rife over potential rate cut as SBP's policy committee gears up for meeting in January

ECC set to discuss GB wheat supply after 30-day protest against price hike

ISLAMABAD: The persistent protests against the wheat price surge in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), reaching its 30th day, have triggered a proactive response...

CCP endorses PAS Code to combat deceptive marketing practices

PAS code represents a self-regulatory mechanism designed to to ensure adherence to the Competition Law

PML-N leads in economic performance over past 30 years, Bloomberg analysis shows

The Bloomberg report provides a crucial insight into the economic performances under different political leaderships

Govt prioritises small businesses to offset trade deficit

This new focus on small businesses by the govt is a critical step towards achieving a balanced trade scenario

Finance Minister hails World Bank’s increased financial support for Pakistan

Enhanced WB aid to empower Pakistan's vulnerable populations and microfinance

Accountability court freezes Malik Riaz’s assets

The Commercial Banks were directed to freeze their accounts and not allow transactions or withdrawals till further orders.

Shipping agents defend charges after KPT Chairman’s critique

Uniform charges cannot be implemented due to concerns about cartelisation: PSAA

Business community demands reduction in interest rate

SBP and GoP urged to make sure that industries flourish

SBP enforces new measures to control US dollar transactions

Pakistan tightens currency controls, biometric verification required for large dollar transactions

As military tensions rise between Pakistan, Iran, both official and unofficial trade remains unaffected

Trading has continued across the border and so has smuggling. But could that change in the days to come? 

Petroleum Division rescues Sui Southern MD from dismissal 

Questions abound about Shamshad Akhtar’s role as Chairperson SSGC after Petroleum Division clips SSGC Boards’ wings to stop removal of MD 

Financial crisis looms over KP as federal dues reach Rs515bn

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing a severe financial crisis, with the federal government's outstanding dues, including electricity net benefits and other...

SECP proposes amendments to NBFC Rules 2003 for public input

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a draft proposing amendments to the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment &...