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Bloomberg terms COAS Asim Munir’s visit to US boost for Pakistan’s economy

Muhammad Aurangzeb holds ‘productive meeting’ with high-level US officials to secure major deals

Published 19 Jul, 2025 10:44am

Pakistan

Pakistan adds billions in current account surplus after 22 years

The efforts of the government’s economic team are commendable: PM Shehbaz

Published 18 Jul, 2025 10:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan tops global list in reducing default risk: Bloomberg Report

Country records 11% improvement in sovereign credit risk

Published 28 Jun, 2025 07:51pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz lauds economic team for making balanced budget

PM says Pakistan plays crucial role in Iran-Israel ceasefire

Published 26 Jun, 2025 09:34pm

Business & Economy

IFC announces additional $400 million investment in Reko Diq project

We plan to double our investments in Pakistan’s energy and natural resources sector: Makhtar Diop

Published 15 Jun, 2025 09:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s economic recovery: What IMF predicts amid regions’ debt trap?

Report warns against slowdown in growth among non-GCC oil exporters in coming fiscal year

Published 01 May, 2025 08:21pm

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

Pakistan

Political unity, institutional harmony essential for economic revival: Asad Umar

Former minister emphasises transparent industrial policy to restore investor confidence

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:08pm

Pakistan

‘Economic stability, not a destination but foundation for growth’ Finance Minister

Aurangzeb underscores importance of collateral-free loans to farmers to boost agricultural productivity

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:31pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan is ready to emerge as global mineral economy: COAS

Army is committed to provide security for all stakeholders involved in mining and related industries

Published 08 Apr, 2025 04:52pm

Pakistan

PM hails inflation drop to six decades low

'Pakistan is now firmly on the path of progress' Shehbaz Sharif

Published 03 Apr, 2025 09:34pm

Business & Economy

ECNEC approves 13 development projects worth over Rs1.2 trillion

Projects will boost the economic growth and ensure stability in various sectors

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 11:38pm

Pakistan

Recharge Pakistan initiative to mitigate climate induced risks: PM

Shehbaz Sharif says climate change no longer a distant threat, but a global crisis that demands immediate and collective action

Published 22 Mar, 2025 11:28am

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

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

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

Pakistan’s economy grows 0.92% in Q1 of ongoing fiscal year

Pakistan’s economy grew by 2.69% year-on-year in the first quarter of the previous 2023-24 fiscal year

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

Business & Economy

Finance minister laments lack of funding for research to develop agriculture sector

Muhammad Aurangzeb aims to increase tax-to-GDP ratio from 9% to 13.5%

Published 29 Dec, 2024 06:16pm

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

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

Pakistan

Shabbar Zaidi calls for ending ‘supremacy of one province’ to improve NFC Award

Former FBR chairman says Money Bill should also be presented in Senate

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 11:58pm

Business & Economy

October remittances soar to $3.1 billion, highest in FY 24-25

Pakistan broke records with $3.24 billion remittances in May 2024

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:05pm

Business & Economy

Overseas Pakistani group offers Rs100 billion to buy PIA

Will assume Rs250 billion in liabilities under its plan

Updated 10 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Pakistan

NEPRA rejects proposed amendments for ‘economic load shedding’

The Supreme Court has also expressed concern over load shedding

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:21pm

Business & Economy

Business leader calls for lowering interest rate by 5%

He argued that such a reduction is vital for enhancing trade activities in the country

Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:02am

Business & Economy

In meeting with US envoy, Aurangzeb shares Pakistan’s goal of increasing tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5%

Ambassador Blome reiterates US’ support for strengthening bilateral cooperation

Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:54pm

Business & Economy

Structural impediments challenge macroeconomic stability: SBP

Central bank cites unfavourable business environment continue to constrain economy’s growth potential

Published 17 Oct, 2024 05:32pm