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Karachi: In a significant boost to Pakistan's economy, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced plans to invest $2 billion annually in the country's infrastructure and key sectors. The announcement comes amid a flurry of economic deve...

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Karachi: In a significant boost to Pakistan's economy, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced plans to invest $2 billion annually in the country's infrastructure and key sectors. The announcement comes amid a flurry of economic deve...

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Karachi: Fertilizer sales in Pakistan experienced significant declines in January 2024, primarily due to advance procurement by farmers in the previous month. Urea sales fell 27% year-on-year to 446,000 tons, marking a considerable drop attributed to ...

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Karachi: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's focus on reforms across various sectors, including those aimed at improving conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)....

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Karachi: Barkat Frisian Agro is set to initiate its initial public offering (IPO) with a book building phase starting on February 17, targeting high net worth individuals and institutional investors. The phase will last until February 18, allowing the...

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Karachi: Cement dispatches in January 2025 reached 3.9 million tons, marking a 14 percent year-over-year increase, spurred by a 12 percent rise in local dispatches and a 30 percent surge in export volumes.

According to a statement by JS Global, this...

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Karachi: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are planning to expand their Risk-Participation Facility to $400 million from the current $200 million, aiming to enhance access to trade finance for local busin...

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