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Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to deepen economic ties
Pakistan and Azerbaijan agreed to bolster cooperation in trade and investment, as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi this week.
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CCP penalizes UDPL, IBL for anti-competitive agreement in Pharmaceutical Sector
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a total penalty of Rs42 million on United Distributors Pakistan Limited (UDPL) and International Brands (Private) Limited (IBL) for entering into and giving effect to a non-compete agreement that violated Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010.
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Pakistan’s short-term FX liabilities reach $31bn
Due to maturing foreign currency loans, securities, and deposits, Pakistan's foreign currency assets are expected to see a net outflow of $31.13 billion, according to the latest liquidity report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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The Silent Transition in Circular Debt: Fiscal Year Closes, Market Awaits Clarity
As Pakistan's fiscal year 2025 came to a close on June 30, a significant financial milestone outlined under the country's reform agenda— circular debt resolution— remains a focal point for policy watchers and capital market participants alike.
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LTO Karachi sets new record with Rs3.26tr collection in FY25
In a remarkable feat, the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has collected a record-breaking Rs 184.7 billion in a single day, pushing its total tax collection for June 2025 to Rs449.05bn, up by 48% growth compared to June 2024.
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NEPRA concludes hearing on Rs4.69 relief under April FCA 2025
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday concluded its hearing on K-Electric’s petition for provisional monthly fuel charge adjustments (FCA) for April 2025, in which the power utility requested a relief of Rs4.69 per unit.
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June CPI likely to ease to 3.34%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is projected to settle at 3.34% YoY in June 2025, marking a substantial slowdown from the 12.57% recorded in the same month last year. However, this also represents an uptick from April’s multi-year low of 0.3%, indicating that the impact of the high base is starting to diminish.
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Pakistan passport climbs to 100th position in global rankings
Pakistan’s passport has made a notable improvement in the global rankings, moving up to the 100th position from its 113th spot in 2021, according to the latest data released by Henley & Partners, an international passport ranking platform.
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Pakistan wins key ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
In a significant legal breakthrough for Pakistan, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague has ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend or sideline the arbitration process under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), despite India’s recent attempts to do so.
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Govt picks over Rs251bn through Sukuk auction via PSX against a target of Rs250bn
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) conducted an auction today for the sale of Government of Pakistan Ijara Sukuk (GIS) bonds, raising Rs251.49bn against the Rs250bn target set for GIS Variable Rental Rate (VRR) and GIS Fixed Rental Rate (FRR) and GIS FRD.
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Govt borrows Rs382bn debt in a week
The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs381.92 billion during the week ended June 13, 2025, which brings its total net borrowing for ongoing fiscal year 2025 to Rs2.92 trillion, according to the central bank's weekly estimates.
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Diesel, petrol prices may rise by Rs27, Rs21 amid regional tensions
Diesel and petrol may rise by Rs27 per litre and Rs21 per litre, respectively, amid regional tensions, as domestic fuel prices are likely to face another round of hikes due to escalating global oil prices driven by the Israel-Iran conflict.
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Govt secures Rs1.275tr at KIBOR -0.9% to resolve circular debt: Khurram Schehzad
The government has successfully secured a Rs1.275 trillion ($4.5 billion) Shariah-compliant financing package at a concessional rate of 3-month KIBOR -0.9%, a rate agreed by the IMF to address Pakistan’s long-standing circular debt crisis, without imposing any new burden on electricity consumers, Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said in his latest post on X.
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PM directs PNSC to expand fleet
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to enhance its shipping fleet by acquiring vessels on lease in a bid to strengthen the country’s maritime capacity and reduce reliance on foreign shipping lines.
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IMF approves import of 5-year-old vehicles from Sept 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the federal government’s proposal to permit the import of five-year-old vehicles starting from September 2025, officials from the Ministry of Commerce informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance during a briefing on Tuesday.
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PM directs use of technology to eliminate fake medicines
In a decisive move to eradicate the heinous market of counterfeit medicines in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to incorporate the latest technology into the country’s pharmaceutical systems.
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Russia eyes investment in Pakistan’s mining sector
In a key development at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025, Russia expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining sector, following high-level talks between Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik and senior Russian officials.
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FM stresses skilled workforce development for agriculture, allied sectors
The need to develop a skilled labor force capable of contributing meaningfully to agriculture, food processing, and allied sectors was emphasized by Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain.
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Govt moves to tax online educators, digital academies
The federal government has greenlit a new taxation framework targeting private online educational platforms and independent digital instructors, as authorities ramp up efforts to formalize high-revenue sectors operating outside the tax net.
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FBR cracks down on seven sugar mills
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched enforcement action against seven sugar mills over alleged tax evasion and non-compliance with the Track and Trace System (TTS), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on a sector long plagued by governance concerns.
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Privatisation Board pushes ahead with power deals
The Privatisation Commission Board, in its 235th meeting held on Wednesday, approved critical steps to advance strategic transactions in Pakistan’s power sector, signalling a renewed push for private sector participation in state-owned energy assets.
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Govt, industry unite to tame sugar prices
In a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, the government reaffirmed its commitment to curb unjustified increases in sugar prices and ensure steady nationwide availability of the commodity.
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Ministry of Finance signs $1bn, 5-year long term financing facility
The Ministry of Finance has signed a $1 billion syndicated term finance facility, partially backed by a policy-based Guarantee under the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “Improved Resource Mobilization & Utilisation Reform” program.
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| KSE100 | 131,949.07 198.95M |
0.97% 1262.41 |
| ALLSHR | 82,069.26 730.83M |
0.94% 764.01 |
| KSE30 | 40,387.76 80.88M |
1.11% 442.31 |
| KMI30 | 191,376.82 77.76M |
0.36% 678.77 |
| KMIALLSHR | 55,193.97 350.11M |
0.22% 119.82 |
| BKTi | 35,828.25 28.42M |
3.64% 1259.85 |
| OGTi | 28,446.34 6.84M |
-1.02% -293.01 |
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| BITCOIN FUTURES | 108,125.00 | 110,525.00 107,865.00 |
-2290.00 -2.07% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 68.51 | 68.89 67.75 |
-0.29 -0.42% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 97.50 | 0.00 0.00 |
0.75 0.78% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 106.00 | 106.00 105.85 |
-2.20 -2.03% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 998.50 | 998.50 998.50 |
0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 66.50 | 67.18 66.04 |
-0.50 -0.75% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 16.37 | 16.40 15.44 |
0.79 5.07% |
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