Karachi, March 11, 2025 – Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable 51% surge in car sales during the first eight months (July – February) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, indicating strong consumer demand and an improving economic environment.
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Aurangzeb Projects Record $36 Billion Remittances for FY25
Islamabad, March 11, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday projected that Pakistan’s workers’ remittances are expected to reach a historic high of $36 billion in the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25.
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Pakistan to Launch Paperless Prize Bonds to Curb Black Money
Islamabad, March 9, 2025 – Pakistan is gearing up to introduce paperless prize bonds as part of a comprehensive strategy to curb black money circulation and strengthen the documentation of the economy.
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US Issues Fresh Advisory for Travel to Pakistan
The United States has issued a fresh advisory for its citizens regarding travel to Pakistan, urging them to reconsider their plans due to concerns over terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.
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Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Turns Negative for First Time in 7 Years
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – In a significant economic development, Pakistan’s weekly inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), has turned negative for the first time in nearly seven years.
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 6.33% in 8MFY25
Islamabad, March 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit has expanded by 6.33% during the first eight months (July – February) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Declines to 1.5% in February 2025
Islamabad, March 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), recorded a decline to 1.5% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in February 2025, compared to 2.4% in the previous month and a significantly higher 23.1% in February 2024. This decline in headline inflation suggests a notable easing in price pressures, reflecting improved economic stability.
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PSX Expects Pakistan’s Economic Growth to Continue
Karachi, February 27, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has expressed optimism that Pakistan’s economic growth is likely to persist in the coming months, driven by macroeconomic stabilization measures and strategic policy shifts.
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan Sign MOU for Joint Oil Trading Company
Karachi, February 24, 2025 – Pakistan and Azerbaijan have strengthened their energy sector collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday for the establishment of a joint oil trading company.
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PTCL Discloses Key Investment Information to Stock Market
Karachi, February 21, 2025 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially disclosed significant material information to traders at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), underscoring its commitment to technological advancement and infrastructure development.
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