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January 14, 2026

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China’s trade surplus to hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025

how is a cargo ship and containers at Lianyungang Port in Jiangsu, China. — Reuters/File China’s trade in 2025 “surpassed ¥45tr ($6.4tr) for the first time. Exports to the European Union also increased by 8.4% with imports decreasing. Beijing’s exports to the US fell by 20% year-on-year, imports by 14.6%. BEIJING: China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday as its surplus widened year-on-year to $1.2 trillion, despite a drop in exports to the United States after President Donald Trump raised tariffs. Last year’s bruising trade war between Washington and Beijing — which at one point saw mutual tariffs

January 14, 2026

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Consumers to bear burden of Rs 2.95 trillion amid intensifying economic pressure on power sector

A representational image of a transmission tower. — AFP/File Nepra predicts that consumers will pay Rs 1.92 billion in capacity payments. Rs 1,023 billion to be paid under the Power Purchase Price (EPP) next year. Consumers to bear distribution margin of Rs 4.09 per unit: Nepra Electricity consumers are expected to shoulder a burden of Rs 2.95 trillion in capacity payments and power purchase costs in calendar year 2026, highlighting the intensifying economic pressure on the country’s power sector on end users, The News reported on Tuesday. The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has arrived at the decision on a

January 3, 2026

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SBP injects Rs 13 trillion into economy, announces Rs 4.5 trillion lending target

State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: Archive KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) channeled Rs 13 trillion through conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMOs) on Friday. In the segment of conventional reverse repo purchases, the central bank accepted a total of Rs 12.9 trillion in nominal value, which translates to a realized value of Rs 12.6 trillion. This included a face value of Rs 750 billion for the seven-day tenor at a flat rate of 10.51% per annum, and a total of Rs 12.24 billion offered for the 14-day tenor, also at 10.51%. Bids for both timeframes ranged between

December 13, 2025

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SBP pumps Rs 10.48 trillion into banks

At current prices, the looted gold is worth about $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday made significant liquidity injections through both conventional and Shariah-compliant open market operations (OMOs), providing more than Rs 10.48 trillion in short-term funds to indirectly meet the government’s needs. According to the central bank’s Department of Internal Markets and Monetary Management, the SBP accepted a total of Rs 10.27 trillion in the conventional reverse repo (injection) mode. The central bank saw significant participation from market participants in two periods, reflecting persistent demand for short-term liquidity in the banking system.

December 8, 2025

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China’s trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion despite plunge in US-bound exports

An aerial view shows stacked containers at the Shanghai Port Container Terminal in Shanghai on December 8, 2025. — AFP BEIJING: China’s towering annual trade surplus topped $1 trillion for the first time last month, data showed on Monday, as a sharp drop in shipments to the United States was offset by a rise in exports to other major markets. Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump reached a tentative truce in their fierce trade war when they met in late October, agreeing a pause in painful measures that included steep tariffs. Exports have served as a key economic lifeline for

November 25, 2025

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Alphabet closes in on $4 trillion valuation as AI lifts shares

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple have reached $4T in the past, but only Nvidia and Apple still hold that mark Shares rose more than 5% to $315.9, raising the company’s market value to $3.82 trillion. PHOTO: REUTERS Alphabet closed at a $4 trillion valuation on Monday, set to become only the fourth company to enter the exclusive club as Google’s parent company leads an AI-driven rally. The company’s shares rose more than 5% to a record high of $315.9, giving it a market capitalization of $3.82 trillion. The stock is up nearly 70% so far this year, far outperforming AI rivals

November 23, 2025

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The global halal economy is now worth over $2.4 trillion annually

The London Halal Forum 2025 was held at Excel London, an international exhibition and conference centre, in London, United Kingdom. — Reporter LONDON: The global halal economy is now worth over $2.4 trillion annually and is expanding at a rapid pace, said speakers at the London Halal Forum 2025 held at Excel London with participation from dozens of Islamic countries, including Pakistan. The event brought together exhibiting businesses, investors, policy makers and the media to contribute to the UK’s economic growth by facilitating trade with the expanding $2.4 trillion global Halal economy, as reported by Dinar Standard in its State

November 18, 2025

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In White House meeting with Trump, MBS says Saudi Arabia will increase US investment to $1 trillion

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., November 18, 2025. — Reuters MBS is making his first visit to the White House in more than seven years. Trump is moving to cement a growing friendship with the Saudi leader. Saudi Arabia’s priorities include defense, technology, nuclear energy. Donald Trump hailed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday for $1 trillion in investment as the US president hosted a lavish reception at the White House.

November 8, 2025

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The government approves a Letter of Consolation for a 1.23 trillion loan

Islamabad: The government on Friday approved a letter of comfort to banks to meet the condition for disbursement of a Rs 1.23 trillion loan taken out to settle the revolving debt, assuming responsibility in case the cash-strapped power sector defaults on the debt. In another decision, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved an arrangement to waive Rs 120 billion in late payment interest owed by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) to its fuel suppliers. It also decided to pass on the financial liability of Rs 22

November 6, 2025

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Revolving debt increased by Rs 79 billion in 1Q26 to Rs 1.69 trillion.

A money dealer counts dollar bills at an exchange firm. — Reuters Claims from KE alone stood at Rs 229 billion till September 2025. Rising debts are pushing the government to speed up reforms to limit financial leakages. Economists warn that the widening of the deficit could put pressure on foreign reserves. Pakistan’s power sector’s revolving debt increased by Rs79 billion in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, reaching Rs1.693 trillion by the end of September. The News he said citing Power Division statistics. The debt stock, which stood at Rs 1,614 trillion at the close of FY2024-25 in June,

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