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How to Apply for Asaan Karobar Finance Program in Punjab

Listen to the article The Punjab government recently launched the Asaan Karobar Finance scheme, offering interest-free loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the Punjab Asaan Karobar Card and Financing Scheme to promote business activities in the province. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, she said, “Under the Asaan Karobar financing scheme,

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IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 3%

Listen to the article The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s economic outlook, lowering its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 3% from 3.2% forecast just three months ago. This adjustment is part of a broader global economic assessment presented in the IMF’s “World Economic Outlook Update: Global Growth – Divergent

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FIA, IB officials travel to Morocco to investigate migrant boat

Listen to the article Pakistan has sent fact-finding teams to Morocco to investigate a migrant boat tragedy that left dozens dead, officials said. The teams, made up of officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Interior Ministry, will gather evidence and interview survivors to determine the circumstances of the

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Citizens of Karachi to benefit from NADRA’s hassle-free biker service

Listen to the article The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new service in Karachi city, aiming to provide significant convenience to citizens. According to officials, this initiative aims to save residents from the hassle of long waits and queues. The new service will begin on Monday, allowing citizens to benefit from,

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Short-term inflation falls by 0.39% following the fall in food prices

Listen to the article KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), a key indicator of short-term inflation, recorded a weekly decline of 0.39% for the week ended January 16, 2025. However, on an annual basis, the reading has increase. up 1.16%. The decline in the inflation rate compared to the previous week was mainly due to

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The World Bank clarifies “criticisms” of the Uraan plan

Listen to the article World Bank country director Najy Benhassine on Friday dismissed reports that the international financial institution had criticized Pakistan’s Uraan plan, calling the claims a “misinterpretation.” In a post on social networks X (formerly Twitter), Benhassine spoke of the confusion caused by the articles published on Friday. He clarified that the reports

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