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Financial inclusion surges, gaps persist | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: Financial inclusion in Pakistan has quadrupled in a decade, rising from just 8% in 2013 to 35% in 2024, according to the latest Karandaaz Financial Inclusion Survey (K-FIS). This growth is largely attributed to mobile money usage, which now reaches 30% of adults, up from under 1% ten years ago. Karandaaz Pakistan…
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Pakistan Business & Economic News Update – June 18, 2025
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Stay informed with today’s major headlines across international politics, economic developments, and sector-specific updates that could impact markets and investments in Pakistan. 🌍 International News Trump Demands Iran’s Unconditional Surrender In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Iran’s unconditional surrender amid ongoing geopolitical hostilities.…
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Pakistan Business & Economic News Update – June 17, 2025
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Stay informed with today’s top Pakistan business, economic, and geopolitical news, including monetary policy, fiscal decisions, taxation updates, and global events affecting local markets. Here’s a detailed overview of the latest developments: 🌍 Geopolitical Tensions: Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict and Global Oil Price Shock The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict continues to weigh heavily on global stability. Former…
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Trump, Starmer say US-UK trade deal finalised
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[ad_1] US President Donald Trump holds a signed Trade Agreement with Britain during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 16, 2025.— Reuters KANANASKIS US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday they had finalized a trade deal reached between…
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Google wins years-long Mexico antitrust case | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s antitrust watchdog said on Friday it had closed a case against Google, clearing the tech giant from any potential fines, after a multi-year investigation determined it did not engage in monopolistic practices in the country. The investigation by Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (Cofece), which began in 2020, focused on…
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PSX tumbles as Israeli strikes on Iran rattle investors
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[ad_1] A broker talks on phone as he looks at an index board showing the latest share prices at the PSX in Karachi on February 10, 2023. — AFP Investor optimism gave way to geopolitical alarm on Friday as the stock market retreated, shaken by reports of Israeli airstrikes on key Iranian military and nuclear…
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Pakistan Business & Economic News Update – June 12, 2025
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FBR Imposes New Taxes on Vehicles, Expands Tax Net The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has introduced fresh levies on both locally-manufactured and imported vehicles to boost government revenue amid rising fiscal pressures. This latest measure is part of a broader tax policy to meet the country’s growing expenditure needs and narrow the…
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Anti-digital, pro-realty sector budget | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday unveiled a Rs17.6 trillion budget, which attempted to limit fiscal expansion but taxation measures were clearly self-contradictory that on one hand would promote cash economy and fossil fuels but discourage these too on the other. The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also introduced new taxes…
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Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 to be unveiled today
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[ad_1] — Geo.tv illustration The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25, a pre-budget document offering detailed insights into the country’s socio-economic performance over the outgoing fiscal year, will be officially launched today. The survey will be presented by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to a statement issued by the finance ministry. The…
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Uzbekistan Trade Centre to help strengthen ties | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: The Uzbekistan Trade Centre in Lahore will play a vital role in strengthening Pakistan-Uzbekistan economic ties. The trade centre, jointly inaugurated by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Abuzar Shad and Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Deputy Chairman Takhtaev Akobirjon Khakimovich, is a landmark step towards enhancing bilateral…
