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Coal and Soybean Imports Fuel Pakistan’s Import Growth Despite Decline in LNG Cargo
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July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Economy

Coal and Soybean Imports Fuel Pakistan’s Import Growth Despite Decline in LNG Cargo

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Pakistan’s import profile witnessed a significant shift during FY2025-26, with surging imports of coal, soybean seeds, and industrial raw materials driving overall cargo growth despite a sharp decline in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other liquid cargo imports. According to annual statistics released by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA), total imports handled at the port...

Pakistan Stock Market Tumbles as Rising US-Iran Tensions Trigger Investor Panic
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July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Economy

Pakistan Stock Market Tumbles as Rising US-Iran Tensions Trigger Investor Panic

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Pakistan’s stock market came under intense selling pressure on Monday as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence, sending the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 1,700 points during intraday trading.   The sharp decline began immediately after the opening bell, with investors rushing to offload shares amid growing...