Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday that profit and dividend repatriation from Pakistan witnessed a significant surge of 104% during the first eight months (July–February) of the fiscal year 2024-25.
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KSE-100 Index Hits Record High of 117,974 Points
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to an all-time high of 117,974 points on Tuesday, reflecting strong market sentiment and robust investor confidence amid improved economic indicators.
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Pakistan Introduces Scripless Digital Prize Bonds
Islamabad, March 18, 2025 – The Finance Ministry has officially notified the draft rules for the issuance of digital prize bonds in Pakistan, marking a significant shift towards modernizing the national savings framework.
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Gold Rallies in Pakistan; Prices Hit Record Rs 317,350 per Tola
Karachi, March 18, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a new record high on Tuesday, reflecting uncertainty in global markets and a weakening rupee.
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Sugar Prices Expected to Drop as PM Shehbaz Forms Committee
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken decisive action to address the surging sugar prices by forming a high-level committee tasked with negotiating price reductions with sugar mill owners, aiming to provide relief to consumers.
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Finance Ministry Refutes Claims on Aurangzeb’s Salary Statement
The Finance Ministry has strongly denied reports attributing a statement to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb regarding potential changes in government employees’ salaries.
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Aurangzeb Rules Out Salary, Pension Hike in Upcoming Budget
Islamabad – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday categorically stated that the federal government has no plans to increase salaries and pensions of government employees in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus Reaches $691M in 8MFY25
Karachi, March 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account remained in surplus, recording an impressive $691 million during the first eight months (July–February) of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan Tax Blueprint for the Remainder of FY25
Islamabad, March 17, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has revised its tax collection target for the fiscal year 2024-25, adjusting it from PKR 12.97 trillion to PKR 12.35 trillion following negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Solar Net Metering Consumers to Rise Under New Policy: Minister
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari has announced that the number of solar net metering consumers is expected to rise significantly under the government’s new energy policy.
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