Fuel supply to Lahore pumps cut by 50% due to global price hike, affecting rural and urban areas. Companies appeal to OGRA for nationwide fuel availability.
KPK releases 80.7 bn rupees for development projects under ADP 2026-27, showcasing financial stability. Funds allocated for roads, health, education in settled and merged districts.
Pakistan's vehicle sales rose 40% in fiscal year 2025-26, driven by strong purchasing power and new models, with 155,000 units sold, according to PAMA.
Flour prices in Karachi have increased with a new notification issued. Regular and fine flour rates have risen, while mill flour price remains unchanged.
ISLAMABAD (Lord Media): Pakistan's seafood exports reached 568 million U.S. dollars during the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting the country's expanding blue economy and growing...
Pakistan's GDP growth for 2025-26 was 3.3%, below the estimated 3.7%. Sectoral differences and questionable growth rates in key industries contributed to the shortfall.
Pakistan's economic performance is improving due to reforms and policies, says Finance Minister. S&P Global praises fiscal discipline and debt sustainability.
Ishaq Dar stresses expanding economic ties amid global changes, highlighting Pakistan-Turkiye cooperation and welcoming investments in IT, mining, energy.
Minister stresses Karachi's role in boosting exports, highlights challenges like high energy costs. Special economic zone planned with zero duty for ten years.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb introduces faceless tax system, credits leadership for peace. Economic stability achieved, current account surplus, IT exports up 20%.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb says no inflation rise post fuel price cut, with economic growth foundations laid and 18 billion U.S. dollars expected by fiscal year-end.
PM Shehbaz pledges federal funding for 100 MW solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan, aiming for completion by December with third-party validation for transparency.
Pakistani diet shifts as food prices rise, reducing consumption of wheat, rice, pulses, milk, and meat, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.
Govt plans to borrow over 6.779 tn rupees in 2026-27, with 8.054 tn rupees set for interest payments. Additional loans and external grants are also part of the plan.
PM Shehbaz Sharif claims the economy is stable despite challenges, with inflation reduced and policy rates lowered. He emphasizes investment in alternative energy.
PPMA seeks 35% forex retention for pharma firms to boost exports to 2 bn USD, citing marketing cost coverage. Current 15% limit deemed insufficient by Dr. Waheed.
Provinces agree to cover federal fiscal deficit, offering up to 1,700 billion rupees. Punjab pledges over 500 billion rupees. Budget delay due to elections, leadership unavailability.
Pakistan's debt has surged by 7 trillion rupees over the past year, reaching a historic high of 81,930 billion rupees, posing a major challenge to the economy.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Iran-US tensions will affect economy till next year, subsidies targeted to specific groups. Economic survey to reveal key facts.