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Pakistan

PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into regional investment hub

Prime minister says reforms, transparency boosting investor confidence; private sector to play key role

Published 03 Oct, 2025 10:42pm

Pakistan

Insight-based Digital Innovation Key to Driving Full-Spectrum Financial Inclusion in Pakistan: Jahanzeb Khan

Jahanzeb emphasises innovative use cases like international remittances to boost Pakistan's economic prosperity

Published 18 Sep, 2025 02:36pm

World

UAE, Indonesia stand united with Qatar following Israeli attacks

Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in economy, development, investment, and renewable energy

Published 13 Sep, 2025 10:33am

World

BRICS leaders unite against trade protectionism, tariff policies

Summit held amid escalating global trade tensions

Updated 09 Sep, 2025 11:21am

Pakistan

Pakistan, China business firms sign $4.2 billion MoUs

'Pakistan is your second home, just as China is ours,' Shehbaz says to Chinese businessmen

Updated 04 Sep, 2025 09:02pm

World

Russian economy on edge as Putin criticises sanctions before China trip

Putin to meet President Xi and attend World War II commemoration parade in Beijing

Published 30 Aug, 2025 09:52am

Pakistan

FY2025-26: Pakistan’s economy shows resilience, but flood risks remain

Pakistan's recent trade agreement with the US is expected to boost exports

Published 29 Aug, 2025 10:47am

Business & Economy

KSE-100 Index closes at historic high of 149,771 points

Banking and cement sectors drive bullish momentum as the market hits a new record

Updated 19 Aug, 2025 04:34pm

World

Saudi cabinet approves digital ID use for foreign property owners

Step taken in preparation for non-Saudi ownership law

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 04:42pm

Pakistan

TMC and SAP lead the charge toward an AI-Enabled future of work

Conference featured expert panels and insights from leading organizations

Published 15 Aug, 2025 01:35pm

World

Oil market reacts to US-Russia Summit speculations amid demand concerns

Expectations of interest rate deduction to be expected in September by US Federal Reserves

Published 14 Aug, 2025 02:05pm

Pakistan

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to Caa1

Credit rating agency move reflects improvement in external position

Updated 13 Aug, 2025 10:45pm

Business & Economy

NBP expands digital footprint, another step towards cashless economy

NBP’s digital payment solution is a shift to faster cash flow

Published 08 Aug, 2025 11:46am

Business & Economy

PSX surges past 145,000 barrier as banking stocks drive rally

KSE-100 gains over 2,000 points to hit record high amid strong economic sentiment

Updated 06 Aug, 2025 05:52pm

World

China’s second-quarter GDP growth tops forecast even as US tariff risks mount

Beijing ramps up infrastructure spending and consumer subsidies

Published 15 Jul, 2025 09:09am

Pakistan

IMF optimistic about Pakistan’s economic performance under EFF program

Experts anticipate continued economic growth for Pakistan by 2025

Published 14 Jul, 2025 08:54am

Pakistan

ADB warns political turmoil and security risks threaten Pakistan’s economic recovery

Bank emphasises maintaining fiscal discipline

Published 10 Jul, 2025 09:32am

Business & Economy

ADB criticises Pakistan’s costly tax expansion measures amid limited revenue gains

Pakistan tripled the size of its formal sector between 2014 and 2021: report

Published 09 Jul, 2025 09:06am

Business & Economy

Finance bill introduces fifteenth schedule, altering tax rules for major economic transactions

Newly set threshold restricts such transactions to individuals whose vehicle value exceeds Rs7 million

Published 01 Jul, 2025 01:05pm

Pakistan

Finance Minister departs for Spain to attend conference

Minister will also address conference’s General Debate

Published 30 Jun, 2025 10:44am

Business & Economy

Shares rise, oil plummets with market sentiment buoyed by Iran-Israel truce

US dollar declined against major currencies, including safe-haven Japanese yen, Swiss franc

Published 24 Jun, 2025 09:41pm

Pakistan

President urges efforts to strengthen economy, achieve self-reliance

President expresses concern over rising extremism in India

Published 09 Jun, 2025 12:18pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan finalizes economic survey, growth target missed at 2.68%

Economy grows by $39.9 billion this fiscal year

Published 08 Jun, 2025 06:45pm

World

India’s efforts to undermine Pakistan’s economy exposed

India reacts against World Bank's $20 billion aid to Pakistan

Published 25 May, 2025 10:58am

World

Indonesia to launch economic stimulus to boost consumption

Incentives offer 50% discount on electricity bills for eligible customers

Published 24 May, 2025 12:58pm

Business & Economy

Moody’s strips US of last triple-A rating

Rating downgrade comes on same day US president's flagship spending bill fails to pass key vote in Congress

Published 17 May, 2025 02:10pm

Business & Economy

UN projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2.3% in 2025 amid continuing fiscal reforms

Global economy is at a precarious juncture with trade tension and policy uncertainty: report

Published 16 May, 2025 11:40am

World

Japan extends ¥510m grant to improve water services in Faisalabad

Japan aids WASA Faisalabad in adopting sustainable water management practices

Published 14 May, 2025 02:48pm

Pakistan

India’s conspiracy to undermine Pakistan’s economy exposed with IMF executive’s dismissal

Indian govt demands review of loans granted to Pakistan

Published 04 May, 2025 11:13am

World

Trump proposes $163 billion cut to federal budget

Critics argue budget favours wealthy, cuts essential services

Published 02 May, 2025 08:55pm