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China, Pakistan deepen digital, industrial partnership

BEIJING – China and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and technological cooperation during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the headquarters of IBI Guolian Gufen, China Economic Net reported on Wednesday.

#China #Friendship

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Business leaders, experts call for introduction of one-page income tax return form

ISLAMABAD – A major proposal to radically simplify Pakistan’s cumbersome tax filing system has been unveiled, with business leaders and policy experts calling for the introduction of a one-page income tax return form aimed at increasing the countr…

#IncomeTax #TaxReform

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Federal govt decides to tighten oversight of SOEs

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to tighten oversight of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) by introducing a comprehensive new framework for the preparation of business plans and Statements of Corporate Intents (SCIs) for the SOEs.

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Pak freelancers earn over $950m in 10 months

KARACHI – Pakistani freelancers have contributed significantly to the country’s economy by earning more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, outperforming freelancers from India, China, the U…

#Freelancers #Economy

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Shahid Imran calls for boosting regional trade to strengthen economy

LAHORE – Convener of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Committee on Food, Shahid Imran on Tuesday stressed the urgent need to narrow the widening trade gap between Pakistan and nine regional countries th…

#ShahidImran #EconomicVision

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Gold price declines by Rs2,400 per tola

ISLAMABAD – The price of gold decreased in the local market on Tuesday, with 24 karat gold per tola falling by Rs2,400 to settle at Rs475,362 compared to Rs477,762 on the previous trading day, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa G…

#GoldPrice #Economy

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Pak Suzuki launches 100,000 mangroves plantation initiative

KARACHI – Reaffirming the commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience, Pak Suzuki Motor Company has launched a major mangrove plantation initiative at Phitti Creek Rattu Kot, Port Qasim, planting 100,000 mangroves saplings.

#PakSuzuki #Mangroves

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Unstable economic policies, high tax rates hindering investment: FPCCI

KARACHI – Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Saquib Fayyaz Magoon has said that Pakistan currently has strong investment opportunities as its improved image amid regional developments is a…

#FPCCI #EconomicPolicies

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JazzWorld advances ESG leadership across its supply chain

KARACHI – Reinforcing its commitment to responsible growth, long-term sustainability, and its Net-Zero 2050 ambition, JazzWorld has recognized leading ecosystem partners for advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence across i…

#JazzWorld #ESG

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Pakistan’s solar surge shields economy from energy crisis prompted by war: Report

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s new capacity is renewable, with 25 percent of total electricity consumed in 2025 estimated to be solar-powered, which has largely shielded Pakistan from the energy crisis prompted by the US-Israeli war with Iran.

#SolarEnergy #Economy