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Pakistan urges D-8 states to strengthen regional trade, operationalise PTA

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking statement at the Fourth Meeting of the D-8 Trade Ministers Council...

FBR withdraws Rs2.3bn, ETPB faces severe financial crisis

The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) is grappling with a deep financial crisis after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) withdrew a total of...

Pakistan’s trade deficit rises as imports climb and exports fall

Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, driven by rising imports and declining exports,...

Pakistan, Egypt explore enhanced industrial and investment cooperation

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a productive meeting today with Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, one of...

Pakistan’s economy shows cautious improvement, inflation estimated at 5-6% in November

The Ministry of Finance has released its monthly economic outlook report, projecting inflation in Pakistan to remain between 5 and 6 percent during November,...

FBR misses November tax collection target by Rs156 billion

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection target in November, collecting Rs878 billion against a target of Rs1,034 billion,...

Inflation picks up pace as weekly prices rise across essentials

Inflation in Pakistan is accelerating again, with the weekly inflation rate rising by 0.73 percent and the annual inflation reaching 4.32 percent, according to...

Pakistan, Türkiye agree to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, met with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, on the sidelines of the 5th ECO...

Pakistan to explore more women led entrepreneurship, skill development: Minister BOI

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a landmark meeting today with the Chairperson of NAVTCC, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Executive...

Pakistan, Nigeria discuss trade, investment, and bilateral ties

Pakistan and Nigeria held a high-level meeting at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja today to strengthen economic cooperation, deepen trade and...

Pakistan finalizes comprehensive meat export plan for Malaysia

A high-level meeting finalized Pakistan’s comprehensive meat export plan to Malaysia, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The session was jointly...

Pakistan calls for stronger regional trade at ECO Ministerial meeting in Istanbul

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, representing Pakistan on the special nomination of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, delivered Pakistan’s statement at the 5th...

Finance Minister says 54,000 vacant posts abolished, saving Rs:56bn annually

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government has abolished 54,000 vacant posts across various departments, a move that he said will save...

FBR opens tax offices on Saturday for public convenience

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all major tax offices across the country will remain open on Saturday, November 29, 2025,...

Pakistan launches first public-private genomics venture to boost research and food security

Pakistan has launched its first-ever public-private genomics joint venture, a major step toward building the country’s scientific and technological capacity. The initiative aims to...

Dubai Airshow 2025 breaks record with over $202 billion in deals

The Dubai Airshow 2025 has set a new global aviation record by securing deals worth more than US $202 billion, nearly double the volume...

Govt restrictions, FBR portal shutdown triggered sugar price hike, Says PSMA

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has attributed the recent rise in sugar prices to the closure of FBR portals, government-imposed dealer controls, and...

Imports of car assembly kits surge 123%, boosting local auto market

Imports of vehicle assembly kits in Pakistan have surged 123% compared to last year, driving increased activity in the local auto market, official data...

ADB approves $330 million loan for Pakistan’s power transmission upgrade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a total loan of $330 million for Pakistan’s second Power Transmission Strengthening Project. According to ADB, the project...

Pakistan produces Eco-friendly marine fuel for first time

Pakistan has successfully produced and delivered large-scale, environmentally friendly Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) for the first time, meeting the standards of the...

Pakistan opens PEEC-2025 to boost energy investment

Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, inaugurated the Pakistan Energy & Exhibition Conference 2025 (PEEC-2025) today in Islamabad, formally opening the...

Over 14,800 new companies registered in Pakistan in first four months of FY2025

Pakistan has witnessed the registration of 14,802 new companies in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a notable expansion in...

Pakistan issues first bunkering license, launches global-standard fuel services at Karachi Port

Pakistan has issued its first-ever bunkering license, marking the official launch of international-standard bunkering services at Karachi Port, Maritime Affairs Minister Mohammad Junaid Anwar...

Pakistan to fully deregulate sugar sector amid rising prices

After a surge in sugar prices across Pakistan, the federal government reportedly has decided to fully deregulate the sugar sector, allowing market forces to...

Diesel price up by Rs 6, petrol unchanged for next 15 days

The government has issued a new notification announcing changes in petroleum prices across the country. According to the notification, the price of high-speed diesel has...

Haroon Akhtar Khan pushes Pharma Park plan, strengthens women entrepreneurship

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a follow-up meeting with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development...

Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME Cluster, announces Pharma Park policy

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan held an important meeting with the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)...

Federal govt awards 23 offshore blocks to Mari Energies

The federal government of Pakistan has awarded 23 new offshore oil and gas blocks to Mari Energies, officials confirmed. The Petroleum Division had earlier announced...

Junaid Anwar Chaudhry forms committee to identify sites for future ports along coastline

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has constituted a high-level, multi-agency committee to identify potential sites for the establishment of new...

CCP approves Standpharm transaction by Crest Garments

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the transaction of Standpharm Pakistan (Private) Limited by Crest Garments International (Private) Limited. The transaction forms...

Pakistan targets $200 million meat exports to Malaysia

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Committee on Pakistan-Malaysia Cooperation on Meat Export from Pakistan, emphasizing the...

Pakistan secures $100 Million in foreign loans to strengthen public finances

Pakistan has approved two foreign loans worth a total of $100 million aimed at improving tax system performance, enhancing transparency in public spending, and...

SC stops Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing tax notices on evacuee trust property

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has barred the Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing property tax notices to the Evacuee Trust Property (ETP) Board, suspending...

Govt to grant industry status to gemstone exporters

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with Barneby Plowright, a leading gemstones exporter, in...

CCP educates QAU students in competition law

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an awareness session on Competition Law at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), to educate students on the principles of...

Govt reviews auto import schemes to curb misuse, boost local manufacturing

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan co-chaired a high-level meeting at...

CCP approves PEL’s acquisition of stakes in three oil and gas companies

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved Petroleum Exploration Limited (PEL) to acquire additional shareholding in three oil and gas companies. According to the...

Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surge to $500 million in three months

Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $500 million during the first three months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a sharp rise in demand and...

Pakistan receives first-ever US Crude oil shipment under new trade agreement

Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil under a new trade agreement between Islamabad and Washington, marking a significant milestone in...

Punjab introduces new minerals & mining law to attract global investment

The Punjab government has moved to overhaul its mining and minerals regulatory system by introducing a new comprehensive legal framework aimed at boosting domestic...

FBR flags 1 Million taxpayers for declaring lower income than last year

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far received 5.5 million income tax returns for the current fiscal year, out of which around...

Pakistan, Germany vow to deepen economic cooperation

German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel, along with Arno Kirchof, Deputy Head of Mission, and Janine Rohwer, Economic Counselor, called on Minister of State...

PASDEC asked to submit plan to upgrade marble industry

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a meeting with the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) in...

PIDE hosts Talanoa Dialogue to promote collaborative climate action

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), in collaboration with Islamic Relief Pakistan, hosted a Talanoa Dialogue titled “Collaborative Climate Action for a Resilient...

Pakistan, Türkiye agree to boost railway cooperation

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met Türkiye’s Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu on the sidelines of the Regional Transport Ministers...

PIDE, PUAN join hands to strengthen research, dialogue, and policy synergies

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a delegation from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for an interactive session aimed at fostering collaboration...

Pakistan, Canada discuss expansion of bilateral trade and FDI

Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at...

Pakistan begins phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade via Chaman

Pakistan has announced a phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade through the Chaman border crossing, nearly two weeks after the Bab-e-Dosti gate remained closed,...

Pakistan, Australia discuss boosting meat exports

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with the Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, Nicole...

NAB recovers record Rs. 1.1 Trillion in third quarter, marks 242% growth

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to transparency and accountability, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made a significant Rs. 1,102.04 billion (1.10 trillion) recovery in...

Pakistan, Qatar to deepen agricultural cooperation and strengthen economic partnership

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan,...

Pakistan loses $9.3 billion annually to digital financial scams, Report reveals

Pakistan has emerged as a major target for digital scammers, with citizens losing over $9.3 billion annually to various financial and online fraud schemes,...

Junaid Anwar Chaudhry launches $13 billion “sea to steel” green corridor to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through advanced...

FBR collects Rs130 billion from salaried taxpayers double than combined payment of traders, exporters

The salaried class in Pakistan has contributed Rs130 billion in taxes during the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year 2025-26, twice as...

Pakistan, EU vow to deepen trade ties under GSP Plus framework

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Raimundas Karoblis, to discuss ongoing...

Sindh urges Federal Govt to set wheat support price at Rs 4,200 per maund

The Sindh government has urged the federal government to set the minimum wheat support price at Rs 4,200 per maund, opposing the rate of...

Tomatoes costlier than chicken as rates cross Rs500 per Kg in Karachi

Tomatoes have become more expensive than chicken meat in Karachi as prices of the essential kitchen item surged beyond Rs500 per kilogram, while chicken...

Industrial growth remains positive despite monthly dip, PBS reports

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector maintained a slow but positive growth trend in August 2025, recording a 0.54 percent year-on-year increase in industrial output,...

Rs200-per-Kilo duty on old clothes sparks outcry among traders

Pakistan’s used clothing traders have expressed strong resentment over the government’s decision to impose a Rs200 per kilogram tax on the import of second-hand...

Pakistan records another surge in weekly inflation, up by 0.49%

Inflation in Pakistan continued its upward trend for the third consecutive week, with the prices of 24 essential commodities increasing, according to the latest...

Govt to prioritize marble city Risalpur under Pakistan-Italy agreement

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review progress on the...

FBR suspends Afghan Transit Trade transport from Karachi ports

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ordered an immediate suspension of Afghan Transit Trade transportation from Karachi ports, citing severe congestion and a...

Pakistan Stock Exchange surges past 167,000 points after strong rally

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong upward trend on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index continued its rally, gaining more than 1,500...

Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2 billion loan

In a major economic development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), paving...

Pakistan invites UAE Investors to Join FoodAg 2025

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, called on Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of...

Pakistan, Vietnam officially launch PTA negotiations to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Vietnam have officially signed and launched negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation...

Government obtained 29 international loans worth $10.1 billion: EAD report

Pakistan secured foreign loans worth $10.1 billion during the last fiscal year, according to official data presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EAD)...

Pakistan finance minister holds key meetings with IMF, World Bank in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb had a busy first day of his official visit to the United States with a...

Finance Minister invites US firms to invest in Pakistan’s energy, agriculture, and it sectors

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited US companies to invest in Pakistan’s oil, mineral, agriculture, and information technology sectors, highlighting the country’s improving...

Pakistan stock market suffers massive fall amid border tensions and IMF uncertainty

Pakistan’s stock market witnessed another steep decline on Monday, as political uncertainty, renewed border tensions with Afghanistan, and delays in the IMF loan program...

Pakistan sets $30 billion target for pharmaceutical exports in five years

The federal government has set an ambitious goal of increasing Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports to 30 billion dollars within the next five years, as part...

SMEDA Board reviews SME formalization and ordinance amendments

The 32nd meeting of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Haroon Akhtar...

Commerce Minister urges value addition and modernization in citrus sector

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized the government’s firm commitment to boosting Pakistan’s agricultural exports through value addition, innovation, and quality...

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to private sector–led growth and stronger Saudi ties

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, virtually addressed a business session arranged for the visiting Saudi business delegation at the Overseas...

Pakistan shares flood damage report with IMF, economic loss estimated at Rs744 billion

Pakistan has shared a preliminary report with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) detailing the economic and human losses caused by recent floods, which inflicted...

Pakistan records $9.53 billion in remittances during first quarter: State Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a significant increase in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $9.53 billion during the first...

Pakistan’s First digital panel survey reveals gains in health, education, and women’s participation

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has unveiled landmark findings from the Pakistan Panel Household Survey (PPHS) 2024, the country’s only long-term, nationally...

CCP fines steel giants over Rs1.5 Billion for price-fixing cartel

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed heavy financial penalties on Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASML) and International Steels Limited (ISL) after finding...

Pakistan and Malaysia discuss digital cooperation to boost trade and investment

YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister for Digital of Malaysia, called on Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, on the sidelines...

Sindh Govt fixes wheat flour price, approves wheat release policy for 2025-26

The Sindh government has fixed the price of a 100-kilogram flour bag and approved the Wheat Release Policy for 2025–26 to stabilize flour prices...

Pakistan stresses role of modern rail infrastructure at global rail conference

Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani has underscored the vital link between modern transport infrastructure and sustainable economic growth, as...

Saudi Arabia investment conference unveils cultural projects worth billions

RIYADH: A series of new cultural investment projects were announced at the two-day Cultural Investment Conference, which concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday, including partnerships...

National Bank of Pakistan shines at SBP’s Agri Festival 2025 in Vehari

VEHARI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) took center stage at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Agri Festival 2025, held on Thursday in...

Tax exemptions to FATA/PATA destroy industries in Pakistan: Association

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (Flat Steel, Round Steel and long steel) and Cooking Oil & Ghee Industry have warned the government...

Prime Minister to Chair Newly Constituted National Economic Council

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to bolster Pakistan's economic planning and development, the President on Friday constituted the National Economic Council (NEC), with the...

SIFC-backed drive for foreign investments: A new dawn for Pakistan’s economic revival

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its economic history. Amid challenges of high inflation, political instability, and security concerns, the Pakistani government has...

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and Pakistan have made significant progress towards reaching a staff-level agreement for an extended fund facility (EFF), the...

South Asian Broadcasting Agency — SABAH

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Online International News Network — Online

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IMF mission likely to visit Pakistan this month for new loan deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss a new program, just as Islamabad gears...

Pakistan’s headline inflation drops further to 17.3% in April 2024

Pakistan's headline inflation for April registered at 17.3% year-on-year, marking a decline from the previous month's 20.7%. The month-on-month reading also showed a decrease,...

New energy vehicles shine bright at Beijing auto show

BEIJING: Standing in the bustling exhibition hall of the Beijing International Exhibition Center, I was overwhelmed by the crowds during the first day of...

Govt cut petrol, high-speed diesel prices

The government announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) on Tuesday night for the upcoming fortnight. Petrol prices...

Uber halts app in Pakistan to operate through Careem

Uber has announced its decision to discontinue its ride-hailing app in Pakistan, marking a significant shift in its operational strategy. A spokesperson for Uber...

PBC proposes 5-year exports charter, import substitution plan

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed a five-year exports charter and import substitution plan to the Commerce Ministry. The plan includes a moratorium...

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