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PKR Minor Decline

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee saw a marginal decline against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday, slipping by 0.03%. By the close of trading, the local currency stood at 282.06, marking a decrease of 9 paisas compared to the previous session. Over the past week, the rupee weakened

Expected FED decrease on beverages

ISLAMABAD: The government is actively considering a reduction in the federal excise duty (FED) on aerated beverages in the upcoming 2025-26 budget to attract greater foreign investment in the sector. Sources informed Business Recorder on Monday that budget planners are finalizing proposals aimed at providing tax relief for the industry.

Rupee Depreciated Against the US Dollar

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee weakened against the US dollar over the past week, slipping by Re0.31 or 0.11% in the inter-bank market. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the local currency closed at 281.97 against the greenback, compared to 281.66 at the end of the previous week. Analysts

PSX Faces Continued Downward Pressure

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under consistent pressure throughout the week as investors maintained a cautious approach ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Concerns over potential tax measures weighed heavily on market sentiment, contributing to a continued downward trend. The benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped by 546.47 points, or

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