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Aurangzeb sees energy, interest rate cuts ahead

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan’s agricultural sector has been brought under the tax net and renegotiated agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have led to lower electricity prices, with further relief expected in the coming days. He added that losses in the power sector …

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SBP holds policy rate at 11% amid rising oil prices & geopolitical risks

Staff Report KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opted to maintain its key policy rate at 11 percent, signaling a cautious monetary stance in response to escalating global oil prices, significant geopolitical tensions, and an ongoing domestic economic recovery. The decision was announced today following a meeting of …

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