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IPOs: hunger for corporate paper
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Curated Pakistan business, macro, and market headlines organized for investors who want a cleaner read than a raw publisher feed.
The cost of being formal in Pakistan
Formal sector and salaried class pay high taxes because they are visible, while undocumented and big fish remain comfo
Looking beyond preferences scheme
Long-term growth is better secured through binding bilateral free trade deals
Poor tax design, not evasion, keeps ratio low
Behavioural fixes like pre-filled returns and ring-fenced funds could boost compliance
All stories
The Express Tribune24 May, 15:13
Tariff protection hurts consumers
Open competition forces firms to invest in productivity and innovation, not rent-seeking
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune24 May, 00:17
Dar says ‘Pakistan is open for business’ at China investment conference
DPM says over $13b in MoUs and joint ventures have been signed through bilateral B2B engagements
Macro & PolicyPakistan
The Express Tribune23 May, 15:10
PSX gains 2,248 points in mixed week
KSE-100 index advances on diplomatic optimism, strong IPO demand
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune23 May, 15:10
'Budget relief limited by IMF commitments'
Minister says PIA privatisation completed, three power distribution companies next
Macro & PolicyBusiness
The Express Tribune23 May, 15:10
SMEDA, FPCCI discuss MSME development
Zaki Ijaz cites limited finance, high costs and regulatory hurdles as key challenges
Macro & PolicyBusiness
The Express Tribune23 May, 15:10
'Budget relief limited by IMF commitments'
Minister says PIA privatisation completed, three power distribution companies next
Macro & PolicyBusiness
The Express Tribune23 May, 15:10
IMC to invest $335m over five years
CEO highlights localisation-led growth of auto sector
Macro & PolicyBusiness
The Express Tribune23 May, 15:10
MoU inked with Changfa Group for agri-machinery
Delegation tour StarCharge Group, a global leader in EV charging and smart energy technology in more than 60 countries
Energy & CommoditiesBusiness
The Express Tribune22 May, 15:10
Pakistan honoured at Drone Congress
PVARA chairman says blockchain integration with drone tech can boost logistics, transparency
Macro & PolicyBusiness
The Express Tribune22 May, 15:10
Gold steady despiteglobal slide
Stronger dollar weighs on bullion globally; rupee edges up
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune22 May, 15:10
Oil prices rise on investor doubt
Brent crude futures were up 82 cents, or 0.8%, at $103.40 a barrel by 1653 GMT
Energy & CommoditiesBusiness
The Express Tribune21 May, 02:59
PSX jumps over 3,680 points as oil prices retreat
Broad-based rally lifts KSE-100 to 168,514 amid US-Iran hopes
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune19 May, 17:11
Govt approves sale of 30% PNSC shares
NLC will buy shipping company's stake along with management control
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune19 May, 17:11
Govt invites bids for privatisation of three Discos
Investors can acquire between 51% and 100% shareholding with management control
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune16 May, 03:35
Gold declines further in local, global markets
Price of gold falls by $6 per ounce to $4,539
PSX & MarketsBusiness
The Express Tribune14 May, 15:47
SBP forex reserves increase $17m
Local gold inches up as global tensions hold bullion steady
Macro & PolicyBusiness