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Envoy seeks shift from 'CT to IT' with US
Washington forum showcases 16 Pakistani tech firms in AI, cloud, fintech and health tech
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Govt pushes China for tariff concessions
Exporters raised the Punjab infrastructure cess
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World Bank warns Middle East conflict could strain Pakistan's economy
The IMF headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US, April 8, 2019. — ReutersEnergy products accounted for one-quarter of imports: report.Says GCC countries supplied around 80% of energy imports.Adds El Nino could reduce FY2027…
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IMF sees 1.3% contraction in Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa in 2026
Vehicles move past a warehouse yard with shipping containers near port area in Karachi, July 31, 2025. — ReutersIMF expects output to rebound sharply to 6.6% in 2027.Middle East conflict likely to abate in early 2027: IMF.Urges policymakers to prioritise maintaining price…
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Pakistan receives second Qatar LNG cargo in October, aims to avoid costly spot purchases
The Al Kharaitiyat vessel departs Qatar’s Ras Laffan port en route to Port Qasim, Pakistan. — Reuters/File Gas supplies from latest cargo have begun entering national system.Spot-market LNG prices can reach $30 per MMBtu: ministry sources.Govt trying to avoid expensive...
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LPG cylinders selling at over twice official price amid supply crisis: sources
A man carries an LPG cylinder in this file photo. — ReutersPakistan imports 70% of its LPG.Half of LPG imports come from Iran.Government plans to import LPG itself. ISLAMABAD: Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders are being sold at more than twice the official price across the...
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'Urdu AI model Buraq to keep data at home'
Minister says identity, Raast & WASL exchange must come before AI can scale
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Auto Policy 2026-31 proposes lower tariffs, GST rates on electric, hybrid vehicles
A representational image of cars being brought to the port. — ReutersAuto Development Levy aims to raise Rs232bn over 5 years.Auto policy sets $6bn export target over five years.EVs face proposed GST rates of 1%, 6% and 9%. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave...
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Pakistan, US near trade deal
Commerce secretary says substantial progress made, technical issues remain with USTR
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Power purchase price may rise to Rs27.3 per unit in 2027: CPPA-G
A power transmission tower is seen a day after a countrywide power breakdown in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 24, 2023. — ReutersElectricity tariff rebasing for Discos takes effect on Jan 1, 2027.Power purchase price ranges from Rs25.883 to Rs29.255 per unit.Nepra schedules…
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Development hinges on tech innovation
Minister says EV charging facilities reflect private sector's efforts to promote clean energy
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Rs16bn copter 'purchases by other provinces': Figures tell a different story
A representational image of a helicopter. — Reuters/File LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, on October 2, defended her use of the provincial government’s recently acquired Gulfstream G500 luxury jet during a speech in Lahore. “I cannot...
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