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Govt Withdraws 0.25pc Export Development Surcharge

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move, the government has opted to abolish the 0.25 percent Export Development Surcharge (EDS) on exports with immediate effect. According to Commerce Ministry sources cited by Business Recorder, the decision offers long-awaited relief to exporters and is expected to enhance Pakistan’s competitiveness in international markets. Read

PKR Posts Marginal Weekly Gain Against US Dollar

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight gain for the week, appreciating by Re 0.10, or 0.04%, against the US dollar in the interbank market. The local currency closed at 280.62, up from 280.72 at the end of the previous week, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read

PSX Records Robust Growth in Futures Market Activity

KARACHI: Futures trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged sharply last week, with derivative activity rising across both volume and value metrics, even as the broader equity market remained largely range-bound. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/11/24/1-page/1076454-news.html

Pak Rupee Records Marginal Gain

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee edged slightly higher against the US dollar, gaining 0.01 percent in the interbank market on Friday. The currency closed at 280.62, up by Re 0.03 from Thursday’s level of 280.65. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/11/22/1-page/1076196-news.html

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