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Tag: Pakistan Economy
Finance Minister meets World Bank MD Operations and Vice President in key talks
WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has initiated his official engagements at the…
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs12 per litre, diesel by Rs135
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that the government was reducing the price of…
Shehbaz calls for reduced travel, teleconferencing to save fuel
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and support the…
Govt weighs optional power tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy is considering introducing an optional tariff mechanism aimed at supporting industrial…
Iran-US War: Global Impact & Implications for Pakistan
By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified in recent months…
PIDE Warns of Severe Economic Impact from Hormuz Disruption
ISLAMABAD: A recent study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics has warned that Pakistan’s economy…
PSX Falls as Oil Price Surge Triggers Market Sell-Off
KARACHI: Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange declined on Thursday as a surge in global oil…
Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Pakistan’s Economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is facing growing pressure as tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil shipments…
Pakistan’s Foreign Financial Assistance Rises to $5.17 Billion
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Economic Affairs Division of Pakistan has released data showing that Pakistan received…
Pakistan, IMF make progress on Extended Fund Facility review
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said “considerable progress” had been made in discussions…
PSX Rally Continues as KSE-100 Jumps Over 1,900 Points
Karachi: Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, with the…
SECP Registers 3,444 New Companies in February
ISLAMABAD: Business activity and corporate registrations in Pakistan are showing a steady increase, attributed to the…
PM Orders Crackdown on Petrol Hoarding as Prices Rise
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed authorities to prepare a comprehensive plan based on…
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Fiscal Discipline in IMF Talks
ISLAMABAD: A review mission of the International Monetary Fund concluded its visit to the federal capital…
Asset Declarations of Civil Servants to Be Published by 2026
Islamabad: Pakistan has shared an action plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review the…
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan for Key Programme Reviews
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Friday welcomed Pakistan’s reform progress, saying policy measures under the…
Pakistan Ranks Lowest in Asia for Investment-to-GDP Ratio
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged as the lowest-investing country in Asia, with its investment-to-GDP ratio significantly lagging…
Pak Economic Recovery & Stability Demands Institutional & Political Expedious Reforms
By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Pakistan’s economy stands at a critical crossroads. Rising inflation, mounting public debt,…
Pakistan Settles $700m CDB Loan Ahead Of IMF Review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid $700 million against a commercial loan obtained from China, resulting in a…
Pakistan To Repay $1.3bn Eurobond As IMF Talks Approach
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing to repay around $1.3 billion in principal and interest on a maturing…
Govt Announces Historic Ramazan Relief Initiative Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday formally launched the Ramazan Package 2026 worth Rs38 billion,…
IMF reviews Pakistan power tariff plan, warns on burden for poor
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is holding discussions with Pakistani authorities on proposed electricity tariff…
UAE extends $2bn Pakistan loans for one month amid talks
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has rolled over $2 billion in loans to Pakistan for one…