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Poland may need rate hike in November, central banker says
WARSAW: Polish central banker Ludwik Kotecki said if inflation projections do not show CPI returning close to 2.5% by the end of 2027 or start of 2028, then a 25-basis-point rate hike would be…
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SECP registers 5,241 new companies in September
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5,241 new companies in September 2026, bringing the country’s total to 317,002.
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Japan's Nikkei falls as AI doubts, bond stress weigh
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell sharply on Friday as doubts about the red-hot AI sector emerged and stress in global bond markets weighed on sentiment.
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Australian shares climb as banks, gold stocks shine
Australian shares climbed on Friday as gains in banks and gold stocks outweighed losses in miners, while risk appetite improved after US President Donald Trump pledged to halt attacks on Iran ahead…
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Meezan Bank approves Rs49bn in financing under govt’s GHTA Scheme
Meezan Bank has approved 6,880 housing finance cases worth approximately Rs49 billion under the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program – Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA) Scheme, with 1,000 families receiving…
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Indian rupee strengthens on firm central bank intervention, oil retreat
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee strengthened modestly on Friday, aided by firm central bank intervention early in the trading session and lower oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he would not…
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Govt calls for wider export credit protection, financing access for small exporters
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for wider access to export credit insurance and financing to help Pakistani exporters enter new markets, manage payment risks and expand their…
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BYD in talks to bring ultra-fast charging technology to Pakistan
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is in talks with its local partner, Mega Motor Company (MMC), to introduce its next-generation ultra-fast charging technology in Pakistan, as the company looks to…
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Prices of Imported Tyres and Bike Parts Set to Rise
The government has raised additional customs duties on imported tyres and motorcycle parts manufactured locally to protect domestic manufacturers, while
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Indian shares likely to rebound after selloff, but oil surge may cap gains
Indian shares are poised for a higher open on Friday , with benchmark indexes likely to stage a technical rebound after a sharp selloff pushed them into oversold territory and to multi-year lows in…
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Oil & gasUpdatedOil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concerns
Oil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to…
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LCCI chief appreciates Rs2trn SME financing target
LAHORE: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ali Hussam Asghar, has appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal government for setting a target to…
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Share transfers: Foreign investors seeking clarity on FBR exemption certificates
ISLAMABAD: Foreign investors have strongly emphasised the need for a streamlined and time-bound exemption certificate process for foreign investors seeking registration of foreign-held shares…
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FBR stops processing advance ruling applications
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stopped publishing the details of advance rulings issued to the foreign investors since 2018 with growing concerns among non-resident investors over…
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Finance clarifies nature of Rs10.1trn SOE debt
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and Revenue on Thursday clarified that the Rs10.1 trillion debt figure reported by the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) represents…
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Efforts will be fast-tracked to finalise Pakistan-GCC FTA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain on Thursday agreed to fast-track efforts to finalise the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy…
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Interview with Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division
Liu Xueliang is Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd., and General Manager of BYD’s Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division.
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