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IMF shares first MEFP draft with Pakistan ahead of staff-level agreement talks
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US, September 4, 2018.— ReutersIMF flags Rs1,675bn power-sector circular debt breach.Fund seeks higher…
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G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after US pressure
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks following a video conference with G7 leaders from the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on October 2, 2026.
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Gold price per tola gains Rs2,000 in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs440,636 after a gain of Rs2,000 during the day.
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UAE stocks fall as US-Iran deadlock weighs
United Arab Emirates stock markets closed lower on Friday as a stalemate in US-Iran negotiations dampened risk appetite and unsettled energy markets.
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Sri Lankan shares close lower
Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Friday, and slipped for the week. The CSE All Share index settled down 0.33% at 20,812.64, and fell 1.07% over the week.
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Trump pushes South Korea on Alaska LNG deal: Why Seoul is hesitant
South Korea is adopting a conservative approach to the long-planned Alaska liquefied natural gas project despite Donald Trump…
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Copper crawls higher on softer dollar, but investors wary about demand
LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar and supply issues, but gains were modest due to worries about high oil prices hitting demand.
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World Bank proposes export-finance products for Pakistan’s EXIM Bank
The World Bank has proposed developing export-finance products for the Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (EXIM Bank) to support incremental trade flows, as the government and global lender reviewed…
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Australian shares rebound from three-month low, remain on track for weekly loss
Australian shares rose on Friday, recovering from a more than three-month low hit in the previous session as banks, energy stocks and easing bond yields lifted the benchmark, although it remained on…
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Australia, New Zealand dollars at multi-month lows as yields buffers shrink
SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were pinned around multi-month lows on Friday as the greenback extended its bull run through major chart levels, while bonds found some relief from a…
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Japan's Nikkei retreats from 6-week high as investors lock in gains
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei 225 retreated from a 6-week high on Friday as investors locked in gains and turned cautious over the outlook for interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
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Asian shares fall after wild swings in bonds, FX before US jobs data
SYDNEY: Asian shares fell on Friday as investors grappled with wild swings in bond and currency markets ahead of key US jobs data, while a widening military buildup in the Gulf kept oil prices…
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AI boom could trigger severe market shocks, Bank of England warnsÂ
AI boom could trigger severe market shocks, Bank of England warns Bank of England warns that artificial intelligence could trigger financial market shocks and the UK needs to be prepared for…
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Finance czar says foreign firms showing interest in Pakistan after economic stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is addressing the media at Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi on October 1, 2026.
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US inflation rises less than expected: What to know
US inflation increased more slowly than expected in August which could lead financial markets to further diminish the likelihood of another rate…
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Govt approves limited sugar exports despite industry demand for 'larger quota'
Workers prepare sugar bags at a warehouse in Islamabad. — AFP/FileDPM Dar directs ministries to expedite export formalities.Pakistan holds over 2.6 million tonnes of sugar stocks.PSMA chief says…
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Shehbaz becomes first Pakistani PM to open trading at London Stock Exchange
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the market open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, which also featured the unveiling ceremony for Pakistan's $3 billion dual-tranche bonds listing on…
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Canada's economy records zero growth in July as key sectors decline
Canada’s economy records zero growth in July as key sectors declineCanada’s economy recorded essentially no growth in July, losing momentum at the beginning of the third quarter, Statistics Canada…
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FinMin Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission for EFF, RSF reviews
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview in Islamabad on July 19, 2024.
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