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Govt borrows Rs1.67tr via T-bills | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The government has borrowed Rs1.67 trillion from private banks and other institutions in its latest treasury bill auctions. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised Rs1.67 trillion through auctions for Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) and Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) held on March 26, 2025, with settlement scheduled for April 3, 2025. The PIB auction…
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Europe questions Fed’s dollar support | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article LONDON/MADRID/FRANKFURT: Some European central banking and supervisory officials are questioning whether they can still rely on the US Federal Reserve to provide dollar funding in times of market stress, six people familiar with the matter said, casting some doubt over what has been a bedrock of financial stability. The sources told Reuters they…
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Net metering changes threaten solar industry | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Solar Association (PSA), Waqas Moosa, has warned that proposed changes to net metering regulations will significantly impact the dynamics of the solar industry, particularly the residential and Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) sectors. The proposed regulations aim to extend the payback period for on-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems…
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PM hopes for resolution of Rs400b tax cases | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed confidence that the pending tax cases of Rs400 billion will be resolved, as reflected in a recent Sindh High Court ruling, which has resulted in a relief of Rs23 billion for the government. While discussing the government’s achievements in a recent cabinet meeting, the PM highlighted…
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Govt seeks to diversify lending beyond banks | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the insurance sector as he recognised its potential for stimulating significant private sector investment. During a meeting with a delegation of chief executive officers of Pakistan’s leading insurance companies, the minister said that the government wanted to diversify lending…
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Price hike not caused by exports: PSMA | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) – Punjab Zone has denied that sugar prices have increased due to exports of the sweetener. In a statement, a spokesman for the association said that some misconceptions had been raised in media by linking the sugar price hike with exports without establishing facts. Owing to a…
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Significance of consultancy sector for economy | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: This article is an attempt to share the observations made so far during my new career of business consultancy adopted a few years ago. Right from the start what perturbs me the most is a preponderant tendency of many in the market to try to utilise the services of a consultant free…
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Tax revenue from cigarettes to decrease Rs34b | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: British American Tobacco (BAT) has urged the government to review its heavy taxes on smokeless products, including vapours, and to clamp down on the illicit trade of cigarettes that is expected to dent state revenue by Rs34 billion in this fiscal year. A delegation of BAT and its affiliate Pakistan Tobacco Company…
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SMEDA, PSW join forces to boost digital trade for SMEs | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts for a pivotal panel discussion on “Digital Trade Facilitation for SMEs” in Lahore. The event explored ways to strengthen digital trade capabilities for Pakistan’s SMEs, identifying key challenges and opportunities. The panel featured distinguished speakers and the…
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Call to build warehouses in other countries | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LAHORE: Warehouses Construction Consultants Association Patron-in-Chief Punjab Chapter Muhammad Farhan Munir has stressed the need for establishing warehouses in other countries, which are essential for efficient global trade, supply chain optimisation, regional distribution, cross-border logistics and mitigating risks. Speaking to a delegation of industrialists from south Punjab on Tuesday, he said warehouses were playing…
