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UBL Bank Offers Suzuki Alto Starting at Rs. 37,328 Per Month
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (164+ words) UBL Bank emphasized that interested buyers can apply directly online through the official UBL Drive portal, part of the bank's broader digital banking initiative aimed at making car ownership more accessible nationwide. The bank highlighted that the scheme includes easy…...
Asia Markets Rise Despite Weak U.S. Retail Data
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) Asia markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as traders looked past weak U.S. retail data and focused on broader regional strength. The gains highlight investor confidence even amid economic uncertainty. Markets in the region moved up after U.S. December retail sales unexpectedly…...
Domestic Electricity Bills Face New Fixed Charges to Support Industrial Tariff Cut
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) The federal government has proposed shifting the cost of industrial electricity relief onto domestic consumers by introducing new fixed charges on residential power bills, a move that has triggered widespread public criticism. Under the plan, domestic consumers could face fixed…...
Rising Imports Push Pakistan into $244m Current Account Deficit
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) Pakistan's current account posted a $244 million deficit in December 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The deficit followed a $98 million surplus in November 2025 and a $454 million surplus in December 2024. A sharp rise in imports drove…...
FBR to Probe Exporters Over Tax Shortfall
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) The tax authority stated that major exporters from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad are included in the scrutiny list. It has ordered the identification of the top 30 exporters from Karachi, 20 from Lahore, and 10 from Islamabad. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Retail Business Council…...