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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m agreements for power transmission upgrade and SOE reforms
ISLAMABAD (MNN): Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank have signed two major agreements worth a combined $730 million to strengthen...
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Rawalpindi Business Chamber Hosts Ambassador Dr. Oumer Oba for Business Talks
Islamabad- H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba, Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to the Islamic Republic of...
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New Owner Likely to Take Over PIA by April as Privatisation Deal Moves Forward
ISLAMABAD (MNN); Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to come under the management of a new owner from April next...
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Pakistan’s exports to China show steady growth in Jan–Nov 2025, second half records strong recovery
ISLAMABAD (MNN); Pakistan’s exports to China remained largely stable during the first eleven months of 2025, reaching $2.504 billion between...
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Arif Habib clinches PIA privatisation with Rs135bn winning bid
ISLAMABAD (MNN); Investment firm Arif Habib emerged as the successful bidder for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) after offering...
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IT minister says spectrum auction to be completed early next year, will pave way for better internet services
ISLAMABAD : Information and Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday said that the auction of 600 MHz spectrum would...
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Three bids received for PIA privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Three bids have been received for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), the country’s loss-making national...
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves hit $21.1 billion, highest since 2022
Pakistan has recorded a notable rebound in its foreign exchange reserves, which have climbed to $21.1 billion the highest level...
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PepsiCo Launches PepsiCo Rise Together Initiative in Pakistan to Help Rebuild Livelihoods for Flood-Affected Food Cart Vendors
PepsiCo Pakistan, in partnership with the PepsiCo Foundation and leading micro-entrepreneurship nonprofit SeedOut, has launched the PepsiCo Rise Together Program,...
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Pakistan advances first Panda Bond plan, eyes $250m launch in January
ISLAMABAD (MNN); Pakistan is moving ahead with its first-ever Panda Bond issuance, aiming to raise $250 million as part of...
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