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Breaking down Pakistan’s economy, markets, policies, and corporate news. From the @ProPakistaniPK desk.

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Officials have finalised procedures for the National Population Council Secretariat, while a council meeting will bring together provinces, GB and AJK to finalise the strategy.

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The government’s new 2026-2035 population plan targets a 50% reduction in Pakistan’s population growth rate over the next decade. 🧵

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The proposed target is to bring annual population growth down from 2.55% to 1.25% by 2035, linking population welfare with economic stability and human capital development.

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Silver also became cheaper, dropping Rs. 33 to Rs. 6,370 per tola on Thursday.

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Gold lost Rs. 1,800 per tola in Pakistan on Thursday, reversing part of the Rs. 4,600 gain recorded a day earlier. The new rate stands at Rs. 432,036 per tola. 🧵

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The price of 10 grams fell by Rs. 1,543 to Rs. 370,401, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association. International gold also declined by $18 to $4,096 per ounce.

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The group has held the Ministry of Petroleum and OGRA responsible for any strike after its deadline expires.

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Oil tanker operators say a 180% rise in motorway toll tax has made existing freight rates untenable. They have given the government 72 hours to revise fares or face a countrywide wheel-jam strike. 🧵

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The All Pakistan Tankers Association says its fares have remained unchanged for the past three years. Along with contractors, it is also seeking a higher quota for the White Oil Pipeline.

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Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said Pakistan is finalising E-Commerce and AI policies as part of its digital economy agenda. Details in the article.

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1,000 Pakistani small and medium businesses will receive free training from Meta under a programme running from August to November 2026. It will cover AI tools, digital platforms and online marketing. 🧵

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The Small Business Growth Academy is being implemented by AtomCamp and is designed to improve market access for SMEs. Women-led businesses and entrepreneurs in smaller cities are among its focus areas.

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FBR has received a proposal to abolish the exemption. A foreign consultant found EPZs were not distorting the local market, yet the IMF maintained its position.

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EPZ businesses face a 100% export requirement from September 2026, ending their ability to sell up to one-fifth of output in Pakistan's domestic market. 🧵

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Finance Ministry documents show Pakistan asked the IMF to keep the 20% local-sales facility, but the request was rejected. A request to establish additional Export Processing Zones was also declined.

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Other revisions include Gomal Zam Dam at Rs. 30 million, up from Rs. 19 million, and Jalozai Dam at Rs. 34 million, up from Rs. 2.7 million. More:

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A digital auction has raised KP's Zebi Dam fishing-rights lease to Rs. 3.051 million, up from Rs. 1.2 million previously, unlocking 155% more revenue from the public asset. 🧵

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KP has set reserve prices for 17 dams and reservoirs for 2026-29. Tarbela Dam's reserve price alone has been raised from Rs. 150 million to Rs. 350 million after assessing revenue potential.

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The warning followed OGRA's one-day increase of Rs6.39 per litre in petrol and Rs7.83 in diesel. Petrol is now Rs327.12 and diesel Rs375.04. Details.

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Transport operators are pushing back against daily fuel pricing, saying volatile rates could disrupt freight costs, construction activity and the movement of essential goods. 🧵

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Dumpers Association President Haji Liaquat Mehsud said daily revisions would make it harder for operators and businesses to plan costs. The group has asked for a stable, practical petroleum pricing mechanism.