Karachi, April 18, 2024 – In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s financial landscape, bank deposits have soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing the Rs 28 trillion mark for the first time in history.
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Pakistan to Present Budget 2024-25 Aiming Relief to Common Men
Pakistan is gearing up to unveil its federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, with a primary focus on alleviating the burdens faced by the common populace amidst soaring inflation rates.
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PSX Records Three-Fold Profit Growth in Nine Months
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced a remarkable three-fold surge in profit after tax for the nine-month period ending March 31, 2024, underscoring a significant upturn in its financial performance.
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Pakistan Experiences 37% Drop in Car Sales During 9MFY24
Pakistan has encountered a substantial 37 percent decrease in domestic car sales during the initial nine months of the fiscal year 2023-24, according to official data disclosed on Wednesday.
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SBP Slaps Banks with Rs 776 Million Penalty in 1Q of 2024
Karachi, April 17, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has wielded its regulatory authority, imposing a hefty penalty of Rs 776 million on several banks and an exchange company for breaching regulations during the first quarter of 2024, which ended on March 31.
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World Bank Pledges Support for Pakistan’s Digitalization Efforts
The World Bank (WB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s economic stabilization and revenue enhancement through comprehensive reforms and digitalization programs.
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IMF Estimates 2% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY24
Islamabad, April 16, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest report, projecting a two per cent GDP growth rate for Pakistan in the current fiscal year FY24, a significant improvement from the -0.2 per cent recorded in FY23.
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Pakistan Sets $0.50 per kg Customs Value for Soyabean Meal
Karachi, April 16, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at regulating the import of soyabean meal into Pakistan, authorities have announced the establishment of a customs value of $0.50 per kg for the determination of duty and taxes.
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Pakistan Engages in Talks with IMF for New Loan Agreement
Pakistan has commenced discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement aimed at supporting its economic reform program, announced Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Reiterate Cementing Economic Ties
Islamabad, April 16, 2024 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their dedication to bolstering economic relations on Tuesday, as Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
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