Dawn Business20h ago
Wheat flour price spiral continues despite govt's decision to import grain
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Dawn Business20h ago
Iranian oil smuggling drops 60pc, claim sources
<p>KARACHI: The influx of smuggled Iranian oil has drastically declined as tankers were hit inside Balochistan, causing heavy losses to those involved in this illegal business, according to sources in the oil sector.</p…
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Dawn Business20h ago
EU enforces world’s toughest AI law
<p>BRUSSELS: From Sunday, the European Union will have the power to enforce landmark artificial intelligence rules and to fine any companies that break the law.</p> <p>The EU has the world’s most comprehensive digital…
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Dawn Business20h ago
Imports from US surge to $3.2bn in FY26
<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports to North America grew 1.32 per cent to $6.503 billion in FY26 from $6.418bn the last year.</p> <p>Imports from the region, however, rose 6.52pc to $3.822bn from $3.588bn.</p>…
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Dawn Business20h ago
Turkiye, Iraq extend oil pipeline agreement by one year
<p><a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2020061">https://www.dawn.com/news/2020061</a></p>
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Dawn Business1d ago
PM Shehbaz calls for Ogra overhaul to curb fuel hoarding
<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities to develop a comprehensive fuel movement monitoring system across the country on the pattern of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) modern…
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Dawn Business1d ago
RLNG prices rocket to highest level in a decade
<p>• LPG rates for August increased to Rs254.32 per kg<br /> • Ogra says five spot cargoes had to be procured after no shipment secured from Qatar<br /> • Regulator finally reveals lower prescribed prices for gas utiliti…
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Dawn Business1d ago
Banks likely to stay dependent on govt borrowing for profits
<p>• Limited private sector lending options may persist<br>• Federal govt borrowing from banks rises to Rs5.9tr in FY26<br>• Private sector receives around Rs1.4tr</p> <p>KARACHI: The country’s banking sector is likely t…
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Dawn Business1d ago
FBR beats July revenue target by Rs40bn
<p>ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Friday that it had collected Rs820 billion in the first month of the fiscal year 2026-27, exceeding the target of Rs780 billion by Rs40 billion, mainly due to high…
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Dawn Business1d ago
Food costs push short-term inflation up 9pc
<p>ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), surged by 9.05 per cent year-on-year for the week ending July 30, mainly due to prices of perishable food products, according to official d…
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Dawn Business1d ago
PSX snaps three-session losing streak
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Dawn Business1d ago
Govt cuts petrol price by 12 paisas, high-speed diesel by 66 paisas for the next three days
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Dawn Business2d ago
Targeted fuel subsidy may return if Gulf tensions persist
<p>• Govt stands firm on petroleum pricing deregulation plan<br>• Petroleum minister defends daily pricing, claims ‘transparent’ mechanism protects consumers from price shocks<br>• Senate panel directs Ogra to submit pro…
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Dawn Business2d ago
PM Shehbaz orders audit of power firms’ billing systems
<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered comprehensive technical audit of billing systems of power distribution companies (Discos) and stressed that power sector reforms remained among the governme…
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Dawn Business2d ago
Govt eyes 6pc export-led growth
<p>ISLAMABAD: The government was pursuing a robust strategy for diversification of exportable products and market portfolios to achieve sustainable economic growth of at least six per cent and avoid a repeat of another ‘…
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Dawn Business2d ago
Exports to Europe fall in FY26 despite GSP+
<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to major western and northern European markets recorded negative growth in FY26, despite the continuation of GSP+ status, compared with the previous year.</p> <p>This has raised serious…
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Dawn Business2d ago
Pakistan pitches textiles amid new US tariffs
<p>NEW YORK: Pakistan is using one of North America’s largest textile sourcing exhibitions to strengthen its position in the US market as exporters confront new American tariffs and rising production costs amid growing r…
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Dawn Business2d ago
State Bank of Pakistan reserves fall
<p>KARACHI: In less than a month, foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell by $1.4 billion to $17bn, announced the central bank on Thursday.</p> <p>The State Bank exceeded the target of $18bn fo…
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Dawn Business2d ago
PSX stays bearish as uncertainty persists
<p>KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday continued its slide for the third straight session, as jittery investors sold their positions amid economic uncertainty stemming from the escalating situation in…
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Dawn Business2d ago
Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.09, HSD by Rs2.42
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Dawn Business3d ago
Renewed Middle East tensions pose downside risks to inflation, external sector: finance ministry
<p>ISLAMABAD: Anticipating the new fiscal year to begin with double-digit inflation, the government on Thursday expressed concern over <a href="https://www.dawn.com/live/iran-israel-war#2019275">renewed geopolitical tens…
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Dawn Business3d ago
Pakistan removed from risk assessor’s list of dangerous waters: maritime affairs minister
<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and its territorial waters have been removed from the Listed Areas of the Lloyd’s Market Association’s <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://lmalloyds.co…
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Dawn Business3d ago
‘Managed’ exchange rate hurts trade and foreign investments, say exporters
<p><a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2019351/managed-exchange-rate-hurts-exports-investments">https://www.dawn.com/news/2019351/managed-exchange-rate-hurts-exports-investments</a></p>
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Dawn Business3d ago
ECC approves urgent 1m-tonne wheat import
<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday decided to import one million tonnes of wheat amid uncontrolled rising prices in the market.</p> <p>The decision was reached at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) o…
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Dawn Business3d ago
Asian Development Bank to fund border trade facility
<p>ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to approve a border connectivity and logistics upgrade facility in the coming weeks to support the modernisation of Pakistan’s border infrastructure and enhance…
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Dawn Business3d ago
Kazakhstan offered port access for cargo transit
<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has offered Kazakhstan its three major seaports for cargo transit, paving the way for joint ventures in coastal free zones to maximise regional maritime links and bilateral shipping cooperation.</p…
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Dawn Business3d ago
PSX extends losses, sheds 1,581 points
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Dawn Business3d ago
Balochistan cabinet clears Gwadar gas terminal
<p>• Orders protection of province’s rights in the project<br>• Also approves major decisions aimed at improving public welfare, strengthening law and order</p> <p>QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet on Wednesday approved th…
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Dawn Business3d ago
Govt hints at new power tariff package as demand falls
<p>• Consumers may face Rs1.20 per unit additional fuel cost in August bills<br>• Nepra questions performance of power sector entities<br>• Regulator criticises excessive, revenue-based loadshedding<br>• Concerns raised…
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Dawn Business3d ago
Govt increases diesel price by Rs2.24, decreases petrol's by 75 paisas
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