Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed the restoration of a simpler and predictable Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.
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Rupee seen stable on IMF inflows and remittances support
The Pakistani rupee is expected to remain stable in the near term, supported by anticipated inflows from the International Monetary Fund under two separate loan programs and healthy workers’ remittances ahead of Eidul Azha.
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Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami to 4-2 win over Toronto in MLS
Lionel Messi delivered another brilliant performance as Inter Miami CF secured an impressive 4-2 away victory over Toronto FC in their Major League Soccer clash on Saturday.
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Azan Awais Shines on Test Debut as Pakistan Fight Back in Dhaka
Azan Awais produced a composed and impressive performance on his Test debut as Pakistan national cricket team strengthened its position against Bangladesh national cricket team on Day 2 of the Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
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Messi Hopes Neymar Returns for FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi has expressed hope that longtime friend and former teammate Neymar will recover in time for next month’s FIFA World Cup, insisting the Brazil forward still belongs among football’s elite players.
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Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit at Italian Open as Prizmic Stuns Champion
Djokovic started strongly and appeared in control early in the match, but Prizmic staged an impressive comeback to secure a memorable 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory and deny the Serbian a place in the last 32.
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KSE-100 Surges Over 8,000 Points on Gulf Peace Optimism
The benchmark KSE-100 Index posted a massive weekly gain of more than 8,000 points during the week ended May 8, 2026, driven by improving investor sentiment amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
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Bitcoin Falls Near $80,000 Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Bitcoin declined to around $80,000 on Saturday as renewed military strikes in the Gulf region increased uncertainty across global financial and cryptocurrency markets.
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Sabalenka, Paolini Advance as Tsitsipas Crashes Out in Rome
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Jasmine Paolini advanced to the third round of the Italian Open on Thursday, while Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italian favorite Matteo Berrettini suffered disappointing early exits in the men’s singles draw.
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KSE-100 drops 1,778 points amid fears of re-escalation in geopolitical tensions
The benchmark KSE-100 Index on Friday closed sharply lower as investors remained cautious amid fears of re-escalation in geopolitical tensions ahead of the weekend.
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