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Yields rise, but where’s the stress?
With the monetary policy decision due in two weeks or so, secondary market yields in the money market are inching up, with 10-year bonds pricing close to 13 percent while the policy rate is at 11.5…
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Tarar visits Shifa Hospital to inquire after KP’s MPA’s health
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday visited Shifa International Hospital to inquire after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Member of the Provincial Assembly…
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Petroleum sector: FPCCI discusses key challenges
KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has hosted an important meeting of its Central Standing Committee on Petroleum Products…
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Pharma listed cos: FY26 profits surge 28pc to Rs42.2bn YoY
KARACHI: Profitability of Pakistan’s listed pharmaceutical sector increased 28 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs42.2 billion in FY26, mainly supported by price-led growth and lower finance costs…
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Arsalan informs CAIP forum: Sindh to benefit from climate resilience, urban uplift investments
MANILA: Sukkur Mayor and Spokesperson Sindh Government Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh has highlighted major climate resilience, urban development and municipal investment initiatives for Sindh…
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Al-Qadir Trust case: Lawyers move FCC seeking early fixation of Bushra’s plea
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyers on Tuesday approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) seeking early fixation of Bushra Bibi’s appeal in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case.
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‘External trade once again flashing warning signal’
KARACHI: Pakistan’s external trade is once again flashing a warning signal, as export growth loses momentum while imports continue to rise sharply.
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Govt, JI to finalise talks schedule on petrol levy
LAHORE: Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has contacted Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch and conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message regarding talks on the…
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Industrial, economic cooperation discussed with Uzbekistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Tuesday discussed ways to enhance industrial and economic cooperation and improve trade and investment ties in line with the February 2026 agreement.
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MSP for wheat: Provincial consensus vital for fair returns for farmers: Tanveer
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that the announcement of an appropriate Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat, with the…
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TDAP opens ‘International Exhibition of Handmade Carpets’
LAHORE: Declaring that “every single dollar is extremely valuable for Pakistan,” Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Chief Executive Faiz Ahmed Chadhar inaugurated the 42nd International…
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‘Poland is keen to strengthen economic cooperation with Pakistan’
ISLAMABAD: Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister, Member of the Council of Ministers and Coordinator of Special Services of the Republic of Poland, appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting…
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Auto manufacturers urge govt to suspend EDB’s used vehicle import 'relaxation'
The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) on Tuesday urged the government to suspend implementation of the Engineering Development Board’s (EDB) revised framework for commercial…
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FBR Suggests New Way for Late Filers to Join ATL Without Fine
With just a week left before the final deadline, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new way
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London stocks gain on softer oil, easing gilt yields; Defence shares fall
The UK’s FTSE 100 advanced on Tuesday as a retreat in bond yields and softer oil prices calmed investors following last week’s bond-market volatility, while losses in defence stocks capped gains.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pulled in $18 Million last Year, IPO filing shows
Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei pulled in total compensation of $18 million last year, according to the artificial intelligence startup’s newly unveiled initial public offering prospectus.The…
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Most Gulf markets slip as geopolitical risks weigh
Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors balanced geopolitical risks tied to US-Iran talks and ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions against easing oil supply concerns and…
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Indian jeweller Titan reports 25% growth in quarterly consumer business sales
India’s Titan on Tuesday reported a 25% rise in sales in its consumer business in the second quarter, driven by demand for jewellery, watches and eyewear.
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IT gains boost Sri Lankan shares
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Tuesday, helped by gains led by IT stocks The CSE All Share index settled up 0.29% at 20,650.23 Serendib Hotels PLC and Ambeon Holdings PLC were the top percentage…
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