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June 18, 2025

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Centre releases Rs35.968bn for tribal districts

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has released a major funding package of Rs35.968 billion with approval of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 5.4% growth rate for Bangladesh’s economy in the fiscal year 2025-26, signaling cautious optimism for recovery after a challenging period. This projection follows a reported GDP growth of 3.97% in FY25, the slowest

June 24, 2025

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

Business·Current Affairs

Coal-based power plants are a major driver of intensifying heatwaves, posing a significant threat to the environment, public health, and regional ecosystems. These facilities

Online Submission of Export‑Import Documents Now Mandatory

Business

Starting July 1, 2025, Bangladesh has mandated that all certificates, licenses, and permits (CLPs) for import and export activities must be submitted through the

KSE 100 Rockets Past 133,000 as PSX Posts Strong Gains

July 7, 2025

Business

On July 7, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking performance, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 133,000-point milestone during intra-day trading. The index gained nearly 1,188 points,

India’s Market Regulator to Boost Surveillance on Derivatives Manipulation: SEBI Chief

July 7, 2025

Business

India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is set to enhance its oversight of the derivatives market to curb manipulation, according to Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. On July 7, 2025, SEBI announced plans

How Will Punjab Spend the Rs 795 bn on Climate Resilience?

July 6, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

The Punjab government has allocated Rs795 billion in its 2025-26 budget to advance the Climate Resilient Punjab initiative, representing 64% of the province’s Annual Development Programme (ADP). This significant investment aims to

Pakistan’s Economy Receives $5 bn in Remittances via Exchange Firms

July 6, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Exchange firms in Pakistan have significantly contributed to the nation’s economy, bringing in approximately $5 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2025. In June alone, these firms facilitated around $450 million

Breakthrough in US-Pakistan Trade Relations as Tariff Deal Finalized

July 5, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan and the United States have finalized an agreement on trade and tariffs, securing a deal that protects Pakistan’s export sectors, particularly textiles and agriculture, from a looming 29% tariff. The negotiations,

Pakistan Sees Spike in Car Prices Following New Budget Levies

July 5, 2025

Business

Vehicle prices in Pakistan have risen sharply due to new budgetary measures, including a carbon levy and increased general sales tax (GST). Local assemblers have adjusted prices upward by as much as

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years

July 5, 2025

Business

Microsoft has ended its 25-year presence in Pakistan by closing its office and laying off staff as part of a global restructuring effort. The decision, announced on July 3, 2025, affects a

Can Bangladesh Maintain Its Position in the US Market?

July 5, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh faces a pressing deadline of July 9, 2025, to secure a favorable trade agreement with the United States, as potential tariff hikes threaten its garment exports. The current 16% tariff on

Karachi Master Plan 2047 Set for Completion in Two Years

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial hub, is poised for a significant urban overhaul with the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047, expected to be finalized within two years. The announcement came during the inaugural meeting

PM: Digitalisation Crucial for Building a Transparent Economy

July 4, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for a nationwide digital transaction system to enhance transparency in Pakistan’s economy. Speaking on July 3, 2025, he highlighted that adopting digital payment methods would

Business Leaders Warn of Strike Over Tax Law

July 4, 2025

Business

Business leaders in Pakistan are sounding alarms over controversial provisions in the Sales Tax Act, specifically Sections 37A and 37B, which they describe as overly harsh and harmful to the business climate.

Markets Tumble as Indian Regulator Bars Jane Street; BSE, Brokers Hit

July 4, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline on July 4, 2025, following a decision by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to bar U.S.-based trading firm Jane Street from the

Analysts See RBI Tools as Key to Keeping Overnight Rates Aligned with Policy Corridor

July 4, 2025

Business

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is effectively managing overnight interbank lending rates to stay within its policy corridor through targeted liquidity operations, according to market analysts. On July 4, 2025, the

Dhaka Stock Exchange Lost Points in Morning Trade

July 3, 2025

Business

On July 3, 2025, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a downturn during morning trading, with the DSEX index dropping 19.22 points to settle at 4,846.11 by 11:00 AM. This decline reflects

Exports Rose in FY25 – Bangladesh

July 3, 2025

Business

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports increased by 8.58% in the 2024-25 fiscal year, reaching $48.28 billion, despite global economic challenges and domestic unrest. The garment sector, contributing nearly 84% of total export earnings, led

India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June

July 3, 2025

Business

India’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in ten months in June 2025, driven by strong domestic and international demand. The HSBC India Services PMI, a key indicator of business activity,

Tariff Talks: India Pushes U.S. Trade Pact Amid Trump–Vietnam Deal

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

India and the United States are intensifying efforts to finalize a tariff-reducing trade agreement by July 9, 2025, following the US announcement of a deal with Vietnam that lowered tariffs on Vietnamese

India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US

July 3, 2025

Business

India’s stock market saw gains on July 3, 2025, as the Nifty 50 rose 0.4% to 25,555.20 points and the BSE Sensex climbed 0.41% to 83,752.36 by mid-morning. Investor optimism was fueled

Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan’s anticipated 5G spectrum auction, initially planned for June 2025, faces a delay of at least four months due to unresolved issues surrounding the proposed merger between Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Telecommunication

Low SME Financing Concerns Raised by Pakistan

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the limited access to formal financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during a panel discussion at the International Business Forum in Seville, Spain, on July

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Centre releases Rs35.968bn for tribal districts

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

Online Submission of Export‑Import Documents Now Mandatory

KSE 100 Rockets Past 133,000 as PSX Posts Strong Gains

India’s Market Regulator to Boost Surveillance on Derivatives Manipulation: SEBI Chief

How Will Punjab Spend the Rs 795 bn on Climate Resilience?

Pakistan’s Economy Receives $5 bn in Remittances via Exchange Firms

Breakthrough in US-Pakistan Trade Relations as Tariff Deal Finalized

Pakistan Sees Spike in Car Prices Following New Budget Levies

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years

Can Bangladesh Maintain Its Position in the US Market?

Karachi Master Plan 2047 Set for Completion in Two Years

PM: Digitalisation Crucial for Building a Transparent Economy

Business Leaders Warn of Strike Over Tax Law

Markets Tumble as Indian Regulator Bars Jane Street; BSE, Brokers Hit

Analysts See RBI Tools as Key to Keeping Overnight Rates Aligned with Policy Corridor

Dhaka Stock Exchange Lost Points in Morning Trade

Exports Rose in FY25 – Bangladesh

India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June

Tariff Talks: India Pushes U.S. Trade Pact Amid Trump–Vietnam Deal

India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US

Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction

Low SME Financing Concerns Raised by Pakistan

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