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Bank of Japan upgrades economic view for 2 of 9 regions
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan on Thursday raised its economic assessment for two of the country’s nine regions and said robust AI-related demand was underpinning output.
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Indian rupee risks more losses after post-RBI policy slide, higher oil adds to woes
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s drop after a Reserve Bank of India rate hike and stance change on Wednesday that some economists said was hawkish has left the currency vulnerable to further losses, with…
Business RecorderGold prices recover from two-month low as dollar rally stalls
Gold prices edged higher on Thursday as the dollar eased from an 18-month peak, helping bullion recover from a two-month low, while traders weighed the prospect of another US Federal Reserve rate…
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IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on EFF, RSF reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the…
Business Recorder FBR imposes new conditions on units seeking tax credit
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday imposed new conditions and restrictions on units intended to claim tax credit for integration with the Board’s systems, according to a…
Business RecorderPower sector: Govt has moved to overhaul regulatory regime: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to overhaul the power sector regulatory regime amid growing solarisation, falling grid demand and mounting legacy capacity obligations, with Finance Minister…
Business RecorderCotton output boost: Govt must take steps on a war footing: KCA
KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) has urged for immediate measures to boost cotton production aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on costly cotton imports.
Business RecorderPakistan’s pharmaceutical exports hit three-year low of USD319m in FY26
KARACHI: Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has reported that the country’s medicine exports hit a three-year low of USD319.01 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026…
Business RecorderRetailers must not be allowed to evade taxes
EDITORIAL: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR’s) decision to begin nationwide mapping of markets and individual shops is a logical next step after the poor response to the government’s Asaan Tax…
Business RecorderScientists in Vienna and Beijing create world's first nuclear clocks
Scientific teams working separately in Vienna and Beijing have developed the world’s first two operating nuclear clocks in what they are calling an important advance in timekeeping that promises…
Business RecorderEnergy stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower
Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by energy stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled 0.64% lower at 20,517.55 points.
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FBR to Monitor 5 Major Industries With Cameras
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has authorized four vendors to install and operate electronic production monitoring equipment at manufacturing
ProPakistaniNew 5-Year Auto Policy Nears Final Approval
Pakistan’s new auto policy is nearing completion, with the government planning changes to vehicle imports, localization, tariffs, electric vehicles and
ProPakistaniPPL is Moving Entire Business With 500+ Staff to Islamabad
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is relocating more than 500 employees from Karachi to a new head office in Islamabad. This
ProPakistaniPensioners to Get New Investment Option
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a Passive Equity Sub-Fund under the Voluntary Pension Scheme (VPS),
ProPakistaniPakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $96mn in Arabian Sea operations
Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million in two separate counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.
Business RecorderIndia-bound sunflower oil cargoes face cancellation, delays as war disrupts Russian shipments
MUMBAI: A shipment of Russian sunflower oil bound for India was cancelled and other cargoes have been delayed after attacks on Black Sea ports disrupted exports from India’s top supplier, an…
Business RecorderGove to Punish Car Makers for Missing Export Targets Under New 5-Year Policy
The federal government plans to punish automobile manufacturers and Tier-1 auto parts companies for missing mandatory export targets under the
ProPakistaniCopper slips on firmer dollar, supported by supply worries
LONDON: Copper prices edged lower on Wednesday, undermined by a stronger dollar, but losses were modest due to firm demand and concerns about possible mine disruptions.
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