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12 Pakistani firms sign investment deals to expand into Saudi Arabia

Twelve prominent Pakistani companies from various sectors have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Al Raee Group to launch operations and execute large-scale investments in Saudi Arabia.

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Govt pushes ahead with FBR faceless reform

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting to assess the implementation roadmap and operational preparedness of the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) National Faceless Centre, a flagship initiative under the new Tax Operating Model designed to introduce a centralized, technology-driven and transparent tax administration system.

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Govt boosts corporate debt market

Pakistan is accelerating efforts to develop its corporate debt market and strengthen capital markets as a long-term financing source for the private sector, with a renewed focus on reducing reliance on bank lending and expanding access to market-based financing, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Key Pakistan Market Stats and Economic Indicators

Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics

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Pakistan’s import payments climb to $64.5bn in FY26

Import payments made through banks jumped to $6.15 billion in June 2026, rising 8.99% from $5.64bn in May 2026 and up 22.45% from $5.02bn in the same month last year, State Bank of Pakistan data showed.

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Euromoney names Standard Chartered best mortgage bank

Standard Chartered Pakistan has been recognised by Euromoney as Pakistan's Best Mortgage Bank, highlighting the strength of its mortgage offering and commitment to providing a seamless, client-focused home financing experience.

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Pakistan invites Egyptian investment to build strategic economic partnership

Pakistan and Egypt should move beyond conventional trade and view each other as long-term strategic investment partners, with bilateral relations transformed into a stronger economic partnership based on trade, investment, joint production, technology cooperation and regional value chains, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said.

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PKR’s REER index increases to 106.4 in June

Pakistan's real effective exchange rate (REER) rose to 106.44 in June 2026, up from 106.08 in May 2026, marking a 0.34% month-on-month increase and an 8.58% year-on-year rise from 98.03 in June 2025.

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Weekly SPI increased by 1.40%

Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 1.40% for the week ended July 16, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

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Beddinghouse picks Pakistan for major expansion, circular textile push

A leading Dutch home textile company, The Beddinghouse, is set to establish a permanent corporate presence in Pakistan, investing in skilled human capital and partnering in circular textile innovation.

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