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Devastating Floods Claim at Least 101 Lives in Pakistan's Punjab
Blast Leaves Five Soldiers Dead in Pakistan
Pakistan Sees 90 Percent Drop in Foreign Climbers
Pakistan’s Peaks See Strong Drop in Foreign Climbers
Pakistan's Punjab Floods Claim Over 100 Lives
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Banks in Bangladesh back away from CSR, spending hits 10-year low

Banks in Bangladesh back away from CSR, spending hits 10-year low

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by banks in Bangladesh has plummeted to its lowest level in a decade, dropping to Tk 1.51 billion in the first half of 2025, less than half of the previous six months’ outlay, according to the latest...

Owner:  Syed Manzur Elahi
Pakistan’s federal debt hits record Rs78 trillion in july

Pakistan’s federal debt hits record Rs78 trillion in july

Published on: September 18, 2025 3:50 PM Pakistan’s federal government debt has surged to an unprecedented Rs78,238 billion, with an additional Rs350 billion increase recorded in July 2025 alone. This significant rise marks a new high for the...

Owner:  Taseer Family
Pakistan IT Exports Surge to $691 Million in Jul-Aug

Pakistan IT Exports Surge to $691 Million in Jul-Aug

Pakistan’s IT exports reached $691 million in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a double-digit growth of 18% compared to the same period last year. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP),...

Owner:  Shayan Mahmud
Pakistan’s Mining Sector Can Grow From $2 Billion to $8 Billion by 2030: NRL CEO

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Can Grow From $2 Billion to $8 Billion by 2030: NRL CEO

Pakistan’s mining sector is on the cusp of transformation, with annual revenues projected to grow from the current $2 billion to $6- 8 billion by 2030, if the country seizes the opportunity to tap its vast reserves. This was the central message...

Owner:  Shayan Mahmud
Pakistan’s current account posts $245mn deficit in August

Pakistan’s current account posts $245mn deficit in August

Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $245 million in August 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Thursday. The deficit follows a deficit of $379 million (revised) recorded in July 2025 and compares with a...

Owner:  Zuberi Family
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit hits $245 Million in August 2025

Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit hits $245 Million in August 2025

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s current account witnessed deficit of $245 million in August 2025, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported as shortfall follows the revised deficit of $379 million in July and is higher than the $82 million deficit recorded in...

Owner:  Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Rises Slightly in August 2025

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Rises Slightly in August 2025

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) stood at 100.1 in August 2025, marginally higher than 100.0 in July, according to central bank data. The index recorded a month-on-month increase of 0.09%. For the fiscal year to date (FY26TD), REER...

Owner:  Shayan Mahmud
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Seal Mutual Defense Pact Amid Rising Regional Tensions 
Pakistan: Citizens pay the price as the government fails to provide basic utilities in Karachi

Pakistan: Citizens pay the price as the government fails to provide basic utilities in Karachi

Karachi [ Pakistan], September 18 (ANI): Severe power outages and water shortages triggered a major protest in Baldia Town on Tuesday, as frustrated residents blocked Hub River Road and the Northern Bypass, bringing traffic to a standstill for...

Owner:  The Tribune Trust
Pakistan’s Power Generation Rises 8% in August, Costs Edge Up 3%

Pakistan’s Power Generation Rises 8% in August, Costs Edge Up 3%

Pakistan generated 14,218 GWh of electricity in August 2025, up a little over 8% year-on-year from 13,180 GWh in August 2024, pointing to firming demand and a modest pickup in economic activity. Output was 1% higher month-on-month versus 14,123...

Owner:  Shayan Mahmud
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