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July 4, 2025

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Government reduces profit rates in national savings systems

Central Directorate Karachi: The government has reduced profit rates in most national savings systems by 15 to 59 basis points, which are valid since June 27, 2025, according to data released by national savings and reported by Topline Securities, The news reported. The most intense cuts were applied to Islamic products, both with the Islamic term Sarwa and the Islamic account Sarwa Islamic Saving decreased by 59 basis points to 9.75%, from 10.34%. Profit rates in regular income certificates decreased by 36bps to 11.16%, while special savings certificates decreased by 30bps – from 10.90%to 10.60%. Defense saving certificates saw a

June 19, 2025

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American Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Bank of the United States has held fixed interest rates for a fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, anticipating higher inflation and cooler growth this year, as President Donald Trump’s invoices are starting to undertake and swirl geopolitical uncertainty. Fed President Jerome Powell told reporters that the Central Bank would make better decisions if it had been waiting for a few months, the signaling of the next interest rate reduction could take some time to implement. The Fed maintained the report interest rate of between 4.25 % and 4.50 % at the end of its two -day

May 8, 2025

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Fed sees increasing risks for the economy as it leaves rates unchanged

US Federal Bank President Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference after a two -day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Washington Policy on May 7, 2025. US Central Bank leaves the policy rate at 4.25% -4.50% range Outlook remains uncertain as Trump policies evolve Policy statement still reports steady growth rate amid risks Washington: The Federal Bank of Technologies is steadily holding interest rates on Wednesday, but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had increased, further blurring US economic perspectives, as those responsible for its policymakers were facing T. At this point, Fed Jerome Powell

April 9, 2025

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The majority of Americans are afraid of rates of price down

US President Donald Trump delivers observations on invoices at Rose Garden at White House in Washington, DC, USA, April 2 2025. – Reuters The majority of Americans believe that prices for everyday goods will grow after Donald Trump’s sweeping proposal, according to a new one Reuters/Ipsos voting. The president has recently announced the biggest increases in US invoices in decades, raising concern for both consumers and economists. The electronic poll, conducted for more than three days and ending on Sunday, found that 73% of respondents expect prices to rise in the next six months. Only 4% expected prices will be

April 3, 2025

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SAKA rates Arsenal’s return

LONDON: Bukayo Saka marked his return from a long absence of injuries aimed at, as Arsenal hit Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to reduce the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points. Saka came out of the bench to start his first appearance from December 21, after diverting Mikel Merino’s effort he had given Arsenal a first half. However, the victory came at a cost, as the main defender Gabriel Magalhaes fell from injured. “It was a good opportunity to see how many people loved him and lost him,” Arsenal boss Michel Artetta said of the slicing of the

March 21, 2025

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Govt reviews the rates of national savings upward

Central Directorate The pensioner, Behbood returns to 13.68%. Sarwa Islamic accounts now offer 10.44% yields. The MPC decision to maintain the interest rates of interest rates. Karachi: The Central Directorate of National Savings Bank (CDN) has revised profit rates on various national savings systems following the decision of the Pakistani State Bank (MPC) to maintain the unchanged policy interest rate at 12%, The news reported. As part of the revision, the performance of short -term savings (STSCs) increased by 15 basis points to 10.96%, from 10.81%. Whereas, defense -saving certificates (DSC) now offer a slightly higher performance of 12.15%, increased

March 21, 2025

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Economists call hidden costs of lower interest rates

Listen to the article Karachi: Further reduction in the interest rate from 12% maintained by the Central Bank can severely affect the silver economy and interested parties, such as retirees, life insurance, adults, widows and others, while shrinking their haviral savings and profits. In addition, the constant miserable of the elitist economy would make the lives of common people miserable, the economic strategies said. Speaking to Express Tribune on Thursday, they said that apparently, the country’s domestic banking industry remained a “Mail money” machine while investing in Pakistan’s state-owned T-Bills (SBP) at the time of close monetary policy, up to

March 11, 2025

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Pakistan urges the IMF to reduce tax rates for basic areas

The International Monetary Fund logo is observed during the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington on April 21, 2017. – Reuters FBR EYES RS100BN BUSINESS TRANSPORT OF TAX DEVELOPMENT. Tobacco, real estate and drinks can see lower taxes. Govt hopes that tax cuts will revive business transactions. Islamabad: Taking a downward revision on the annual target of tax collection, the Federal Revenue Council (FBR) has proposed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduction of tax rates for tobacco, real estate, construction and beverages for the next three months, The news reported on Friday. FBR has issued that current high tax rates

March 9, 2025

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High rates hurt revenue?

Listen to the article Islamabad: Pakistan has set an extremely ambitious tax revenue target of RS13 trillion in 2024-25, which was declared unrealistic by most analysts. Located below the Clock of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this revenue target is now to be significantly revised, almost offsetting the current deficit of 600 billion Rs. Economic growth is still low, and the inflation rate entitled has decreased more intense and deeper than one’s imagination. Are we witnesses of the Lafffer effect? Pakistan’s tax rates are already one of the highest in South Asia and relatively high worldwide, with GST rates in

March 7, 2025

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PSX is increasing in hopes of reducing interest rates, the progress of circular debt restructuring

The broker monitors the stock prices during transactions on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, Pakistan, January 21, 2025. – Inp The KSE-100 index closes at 114,398.69, up 685 points. Intractional High Prices 114,721,58, increased 1,008 points. The reference index sees low of 114,169.19, up 456 points. The stock market has expanded its upward momentum on Friday, enhanced by expectations to reduce policy interest rate, progress in restructuring circular debt and continuing positive investment feeling. Market participants were involved in the market for activity in basic sectors, especially in cement and energy reserves, as optimism increased before the announcement of

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