Economy
Nepra to review industrial tariff as consumers face Rs25bn fuel cost
Power regulator calls for review amid rising charges triggered by costly imported fuel and lower hydropower output.
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Economy
Government borrowing plan outlines Rs6.86 trillion in new debt
Pakistan's public debt increased by 76% over four years, reaching Rs86.7 trillion by June 2026.
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Economy
FPCCI criticises FBR actions and high power tariffs
Business leaders urge the government to match regional electricity costs and end coercive measures.
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Economy
Pakistan unveils IMF-linked plan for local currency bond market development
Public trading of govt securities on stock exchange announced as IMF mission reviews programme for $1.2bn disbursement.
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Economy
Trade bodies seek extension of tax return deadline after heavy filing
Dawn reports professional groups want more time, citing form delays and technical issues, despite a high filing volume.
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Economy
SECP proposes higher loan limits and SME classification changes
Regulator seeks public feedback on draft rules to increase microfinance caps and expand SME definitions.
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Economy
IGI Holdings completes Rs15.25bn acquisition of Akzo Nobel Pakistan
An IGI Holdings subsidiary has bought a 98.31% stake in the paints and coatings manufacturer.
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Economy
Pakistan assembled 18.66 million mobile phones in first eight months of 2026
Official data shows a major shift from imports to local assembly for the domestic mobile phone market.
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Economy
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio to undergo shin surgery
The Spanish club says the 23-year-old will have an operation on a stress fracture.
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Economy
Sri Lankan equities stabilise after earlier fall
Sri Lanka's benchmark share index closed nearly flat as the central bank kept its key interest rate steady.
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Economy
India's central bank forward dollar liabilities hit record $200 billion
The RBI's net forward dollar book swelled to a record high in August, according to Business Recorder.
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Economy
PM Shehbaz invites global banks to invest in Pakistan during London visit
The prime minister met with executives from major financial firms to discuss opportunities in capital markets and banking.
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Economy
Pakistan cuts petrol and diesel prices for upcoming fortnight
The government has reduced petrol by Rs1.49 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs2.73 per litre.
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Economy
Saudi Arabia resumes Yanbu oil loadings after pipeline restart
Loadings at the Red Sea port resumed after a drone attack halted operations earlier in September, Dawn reports.
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Economy
FBR integrates blockchain platform for verifying trade documents
Pakistan's customs authority joins a Hong Kong-led system to validate electronic trade certificates.
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Economy
PSX benchmark index falls below 170,000-point level
The KSE-100 index declined amid investor concerns over rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
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Economy
Power consumers to face Rs25bn extra fuel cost in October bills
Regulator Nepra will review an industrial tariff package as costly LNG and coal imports raised costs.
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Economy
Public debt rises 76 percent to Rs86.7 trillion over four years
Pakistan's finance ministry reports a sharp increase in public debt and outlines a borrowing plan for the coming fiscal year.
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