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thepakistanconnect. com > meezan-bank-car-loan-2026-rates-down-payment-eligibility

Meezan Bank Car Loan 2026: Rates, Down Payment, Eligibility

1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (546+ words) Looking for a Meezan Bank car loan? You probably want to know one thing: is it halal? Meezan Bank offers Car Ijarah, a Shariah-compliant car leasing product, not a conventional loan. This guide explains the actual costs, eligibility criteria, and…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > chicken-meat-price-increase

Chicken meat out of reach as price goes up

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (374+ words) Prices of broiler chicken have increased once again in the open market, making it more difficult for ordinary consumers to access affordable sources of protein. The official price of live chicken has been fixed at Rs288 per kilogram, but broiler meat…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > vegetable-fruit-prices-rise-despite-official-rates

Vegetable, fruit prices rise despite official rates

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (222+ words) Prices of vegetables and fruits in Lahore markets have surged sharply, while the administration appears unable to enforce the official price list. Most food items are being sold above government-set rates, causing difficulties for consumers. According to sources, the official…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > milk-yogurt-prices-peshawar

Peshawar sees rise in milk, yogurt prices before Eid-ul-Azha

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (278+ words) The prices of milk and yogurt have increased in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Peshawar. The district administration in Peshawar has increased the official prices of milk and yogurt across the city, adding to household expenses ahead of Eid-ul-Azha....

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thepakistanconnect. com > flour-prices-may-22

Flour prices rise again across Pakistan: May 22, 2026

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (307+ words) The flour prices have risen once again across Pakistan as of May 22. According to the latest market rates as of May 22, the price of a 20kg bag of flour rose to Rs2, 700 in the country. The citizens of Karachi, Bannu and Peshawar…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > stock-markets-turn-positive-after-fm-asim-munirs-iran-visit

Stock Markets turn positive after FM Asim Munir's Iran visit begins

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (255+ words) As Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir departed for Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts, positive activity was witnessed across international financial markets, with investors closely monitoring regional developments and Pakistan's growing diplomatic role. For the first time, Pakistan-related developments…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > roti-price-increased-after-sharp-rise-in-flour-rates

Roti price increased after sharp rise in flour rates

4+ week, 54+ min ago  (373+ words) After a Rs400 increase in the price of a 20-kilogram flour bag, the price of roti has also been raised in the city, with the bread previously sold for Rs14 now being sold for up to Rs20 in various areas. Local bakers said…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > indian-politician-tiwaris-currency-remark-triggers-debate

Indian politician Tiwari's currency remark triggers debate over economic logic

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (184+ words) A statement by Indian BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has triggered widespread discussion across social media platforms after he suggested a symbolic change in India's currency system could dramatically impact global exchange rates. According to his comment, if the country were…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > spi-climbs-chicken-diesel-flour-increases

SPI climbs as chicken, diesel and flour lead increases

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (376+ words) Pakistan's short-term inflation recorded another rise in the latest weekly data, with the Sensitive Price Indicator showing an increase of 0. 79 percent for the week ending May 07, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The Sensitive Price Indicator tracks the movement…...

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thepakistanconnect. com > current-account-slips-deficit

Current account slips into deficit despite February surplus

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (387+ words) Pakistan's external sector is showing fresh signs of pressure, as the current account moved into deficit during the first eight months of fiscal year 2026, despite an improved performance in February. According to the latest balance of payments data released by…...

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