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IMF hails Pakistan’s strong reforms despite tough conditions

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:38pm

IMF hails Pakistan’s strong reforms despite tough conditions

Fund releases $1.2bn in new funding; says primary surplus, higher reserves show resilience; urges tax expansion and energy-sector fixes

Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India on AI, exports

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:48pm

Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India on AI, exports

US tech giant deepens its footprint in Asia’s fastest-growing digital market with plans to boost AI capacity, logistics, jobs and exports

Business leaders warn soaring energy costs, high interest rates holding back economic recovery

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:11pm

Business leaders warn soaring energy costs, high interest rates holding back economic recovery

FPCCI chief says Pakistan at a critical economic crossroads; UBG’s S.M. Tanveer questions policy choices and rising power tariffs.

Why Pakistan saves too little — and how to fix it

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:44pm

Why Pakistan saves too little — and how to fix it

Pakistan’s domestic savings rate has remained stuck around 12% to 15% for nearly two decades

NADRA verification made mandatory for all forex buyers and sellers

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:27pm

NADRA verification made mandatory for all forex buyers and sellers

SBP orders exchange firms to install face-scan cameras by January 1, 2026, to strengthen digital checks

Pakistan faces escalating climate threats, seeks stronger global support: finance minister

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:04pm

Pakistan faces escalating climate threats, seeks stronger global support: finance minister

Aurangzeb tells Riyadh conference recent floods shaved off 0.5% of GDP, urges faster access to climate finance.

Rs25,000 prize bond winners for December draw announced, check the list here

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:02am

Rs25,000 prize bond winners for December draw announced, check the list here

The Rs25,000 premium prize bond draw (Draw No. 20) was conducted in Faisalabad

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