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Rising Bank Charges Spark Customer Concerns
Customers nationwide are expressing concern as banking costs rise due to new government tax measures combined with additional service charges imposed by banks. Under the updated…
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Crypto Market Surges on Fed Cut, Trade Optimism
Bitcoin and Ethereum surged, lifting the global crypto market value to nearly $3.92 trillion amid renewed optimism over improving economic conditions. Bitcoin rose nearly 4 percent…
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Millat Tractors profit drops 17% in 1QFY26
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) reported a 17% year-on-year decline in profit for the first quarter of FY2025–26, posting earnings of Rs514 million or Rs2.57 per share,…
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PSX 100 Index Sheds 1,140 Points
The KSE-100 Index settled at 162,163 points, posting a decline of 1,140 points after a highly volatile trading session. Investor sentiment remained mixed as the index…
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SBP Maintains Policy Rate
Pakistan’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, in line with market expectations, citing a stronger growth outlook and easing concerns over…
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SBP Two Hour Delay Protects Branchless Banking Users
SBP clarified that the recently introduced two-hour cooling period for digital fund transfers aims to strengthen customer due diligence and prevent fraudulent transactions. SBP officials addressed…
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Pakistan, Türkiye eye shipbuilding ventures, ferry link
Islamabad and Ankara explore maritime cooperation including a potential ferry route and shipbuilding joint projects. Pakistan and Türkiye on Thursday discussed a wide-ranging maritime partnership plan…
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KSE-100 falls as banks drag index amid profit-taking
Selling by mutual funds and weak quarterly results push market lower. Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index extended its losing streak on Thursday, declining by [verify]% to close…
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Pakistan Eyes $1 Trillion Economy via Blue Growth
Pakistan aims to transform its maritime sector into a driver of regional trade and economic growth, positioning the country as a hub of connectivity across Asia,…
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Bank Alfalah Profit Falls 52% in 3Q2025
Earnings slump amid higher operating expenses and weaker non-interest income Bank Alfalah Ltd (BAFL) reported a sharp decline in profitability for the third quarter of 2025,…
