Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights Gwadar’s growing importance as a regional trade, logistics and industrial hub outside the Strait of Hormuz.
(more…)Author: Faisal Shahnawaz
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PNSC revenue jumps 29% in July–March FY2025-26 despite profit decline
Economic Survey 2025-26 says higher finance costs and lower other income offset strong revenue and gross profit growth.
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PIA records higher revenue despite smaller fleet and fewer passengers in 2025
Economic Survey 2025-26 shows national carrier increased operating revenue while maintaining an 82% passenger load factor despite lower passenger traffic.
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Abdullah Shafique century puts Pakistan in commanding position on Day 2 of second Test against West Indies
Shafique’s unbeaten 107 and Babar Azam’s 86* leave Pakistan just 78 runs behind the West Indies with eight first-innings wickets in hand.
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Khurram Ijaz urges faster manufacturing growth to absorb rising unemployment
Khurram Ijaz says manufacturing-led industrial growth is essential to create jobs, reduce unemployment and support Pakistan’s long-term economic development.
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Small shopkeeper tax scheme raises concerns over hidden tax amnesty
Tax experts say the optional 1% turnover-based regime could create an uneven playing field by offering extensive compliance relief to eligible retailers.
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FBR notifies date for publishing Active Taxpayers List 2026
New ATL will be issued immediately after the income tax return filing deadline under amended Income Tax Rules, 2002.
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Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series as India hand maiden call-up to Auqib Nabi
Uncapped Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi replaces the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the two-Test World Test Championship series.
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Mari Energies awards gas purchase contract for Spinwam discovery in Waziristan
Universal Gas Distribution to purchase up to 17.5 MMscfd from the Spinwam gas discovery, subject to regulatory approvals.
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West Indies reach 239/5 on Day 1 as bad light halts second Test against Pakistan
Justin Greaves and Roston Chase frustrate Pakistan with an unbeaten partnership after the visitors fought back through disciplined spin bowling.
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