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Pakistan Sees Spike in Car Prices Following New Budget Levies
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Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years
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India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June
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India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US
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Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction
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Rice Prices Rise in Bangladesh Despite Strong Harvest and Imports
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PSX Breaks Through 130,000 Barrier
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 130,000-point mark on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, driven by robust investor confidence and positive economic indicators.
Indian Rupee Dips Alongside Asian Peers; Tariff Deadline Looms
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Pakistan and the United Kingdom are preparing for a significant trade dialogue aimed at reducing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to boost bilateral commerce. The upcoming UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue, a ministerial platform, will focus
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the fiscal year 2025-26 with a strong performance, as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 128,000-point mark during early trading on Tuesday. This milestone reflects robust
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A Pakistani delegation arrived in Washington on Monday to conclude a significant trade agreement with the United States, aiming to strengthen economic ties and address challenges posed by high U.S. import tariffs.
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Trade activities at Akhaura Land Port in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, have restarted after a brief halt caused by a National Board of Revenue (NBR) shutdown. The port, a key hub for commerce with
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