World Pakistan’s airspace closure costs Indian airlines billions Airlines to require 2,500–3,000 extra kilograms of fuel per flight Published 24 Apr, 2025 10:15pm
Business & Economy IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2.6% for FY 2025 Unemployment in Pakistan is expected to decrease to 8% in 2025 Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:53am
Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s progress toward economic stability Aurangzeb says that Pakistan achieved 29% increase in tax revenue for current fiscal year Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:55am
Business & Economy March sees record current account surplus for Pakistan’s economy Unprecedented rise in remittances drives economic growth Updated 22 Apr, 2025 10:46am
Business & Economy Fitch Ratings upgrades Pakistan’s IDR to “B-” Fitch anticipates increase in gross reserves following SBP's purchases of foreign exchange in interbank market Published 16 Apr, 2025 10:49am
Pakistan US delegation meets COAS, expresses confidence in mineral development policy Both parties reaffirmed their confidence in the positive trajectory of bilateral relations Published 09 Apr, 2025 06:40pm
Pakistan US reaffirms commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Pakistan Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 has drawn participants from across the globe Published 08 Apr, 2025 10:57pm
Pakistan Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister to visit Islamabad on Tuesday Mikayil Jabbarov will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Published 07 Apr, 2025 01:39pm
World Global economy at Risk: IMF urges US to reverse sweeping tariffs The fear is that these tariffs will disrupt global supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:40pm
Business & Economy If AI doesn’t kill your company, it will make it stronger, study shows Research shows that AI makes work more productive and 'augments' jobs in many cases Published 01 Apr, 2025 11:08pm
Business & Economy Pakistan consumer inflation may see slight increase by March, says finance ministry Inflation has eased since last year with CPI coming in at 2.4% in January Updated 27 Feb, 2025 02:25pm
Business & Economy Aurangzeb seeks inclusion of undocumented economy in tax system to end ‘free riders’ Finance minister says retail sector accounts for 19% of total GDP Published 20 Feb, 2025 03:22pm
Business & Economy Institutions not paying taxes will be brought under tax net: adviser to finance minister Khurram Schehzad says government to ease burden on salaried class Published 09 Feb, 2025 08:02pm
Business & Economy Securing sufficient external financing remains challenge for Pakistan: Fitch Explains CCC rating is considered speculative or junk status Published 07 Feb, 2025 11:28am
Business & Economy State Bank of Pakistan cuts key policy rate for sixth consecutive time This is this year's first monetary policy rate Updated 27 Jan, 2025 04:50pm
Business & Economy China’s industrial firms report third consecutive year of profit decline amid tariff threats Private-sector companies reported a modest 0.5% increase in earnings Published 27 Jan, 2025 10:27am
Business & Economy Rupee may not build on recovery despite renewed Fed rate-cut hopes US Treasury yields fell, equities rallied, and the dollar dipped overnight Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:45am
Business & Economy Remittances see ‘record increase’ in December with $3.1b inflows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulates nation on 'record increase' Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:28pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s exports surge to $16.5b in first half of FY 2024-25 In December 2024, exports amounted to $2.841 billion Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:11pm
Business & Economy Finance Minister Aurangzeb vows to complete rightsizing of 43 ministries by June-end Says 150,000 vacant posts to be abolished Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:42pm
Blog Real estate, real returns There are inspiring examples of innovation and progress that offer hope for the future Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:55pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif launches ‘Uraan Pakistan’ economic transformation plan ‘This is just the beginning of a long journey,’ says premier Updated 01 Jan, 2025 01:12am
Business & Economy FBR focusing on ‘top 5% people’ for revenue collection, says chief Langrial Cites notices were issued to 169,000 wealthy non-filers Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:36pm
Business & Economy Senate Standing Committee on Finance approves tax laws amendment bill Committee forms subcommittee to address solar scandal Updated 26 Dec, 2024 05:31pm
Business & Economy Pakistan, ADB sign $330m loan to strengthen social protection systems Additional financing will support in achieving programme objectives of achieving inclusive growth, says ADB country director Published 14 Dec, 2024 05:52pm
Pakistan Slum residents spend heavily on racing donkeys amid economic hardship Funds allocated for children’s need Published 14 Dec, 2024 09:30am
Business & Economy TRG Pakistan announces financial restructuring of Afiniti TRGI has invested $15 million in Afiniti through a second-lien convertible debt instrument Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:29pm
Business & Economy Saudi Arabia extends term of $3b deposit with Pakistan for another year Extension is continuation of the support provided by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:38am
Business & Economy Pakistan’s annual inflation slows down to 4.9% in November Finance ministry had projected inflation would slow to 5.8% to 6.8% in November Published 02 Dec, 2024 04:54pm
World Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961 Country's economic recovery has been supported by a $2.9 billion bailout loan Published 30 Nov, 2024 12:39pm