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Business & Economy Published 01 Dec, 2025 07:26pm

Pakistan’s inflation clocks in at 6.1% in November 2025

Reading higher than the finance ministry's estimate of 5% to 6%

Pakistan Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:46pm

ECC approves major security grants, defence funding and petroleum reforms

Top economic body clears over Rs50bn for defence projects, backs reforms in food and energy sectors

Business & Economy Published 13 Nov, 2025 09:39pm

Pakistan set to secure next IMF tranche as board meeting scheduled for December 8

IMF to approve $1.2bn disbursement; Pakistan to release key governance report ahead of session

Business & Economy Published 27 Oct, 2025 07:36pm

Pakistan’s economy on recovery path; remittances up 8.4%, exports rise 6.5%: Finance Ministry

Finance Ministry says economic activity remains stable; forex reserves near $20bn despite FDI dip

Pakistan Published 15 Oct, 2025 09:20am

IMF, Pakistan reach preliminary deal on $1.2 billion payout

'Pakistan’s economic program is entrenching macroeconomic stability, rebuilding market confidence'

Pakistan Published 11 Oct, 2025 09:50pm

Govt approves 85% increase in house rent allowance for federal employees

Finance Ministry clears summary; final approval to be granted by the federal cabinet

Pakistan Published 09 Oct, 2025 12:57pm

Pakistan, IMF agree to continue policy talks for staff-level deal

Fund acknowledges progress in fiscal discipline, energy and climate reforms

Pakistan Published 01 Oct, 2025 11:19am

Pakistan succesfully repays $500mn Eurobond on time

Issued in 2015 to global investors, bond matured on September 30, 2025

Pakistan Updated 25 Sep, 2025 01:50pm

Rs1.225 trillion power sector circular debt restructuring deal reached with banks

No new burden on consumers as PBA and 18 banks join hands with govt

Pakistan Updated 20 Sep, 2025 05:10pm

Jaffar Express attack mastermind dies in Afghanistan

Gul Rehman alias Ustad Mureed, linked to multiple terror strikes, reported dead in Helmand province

Pakistan Published 20 Sep, 2025 02:17pm

Former finance secretary Dr Waqar Masood passes away

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express sorrow over former official's death

Pakistan Published 16 Sep, 2025 12:51am

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes diesel rate for next 15 days

Finance Ministry notification fixes petrol at Rs264.61 per litre, raises diesel by Rs2.78 to Rs272.77

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:21pm

Economy enters FY2026 on a high note, says Finance Ministry

Improved fiscal metrics, stable inflation, and rising exports set a positive tone

Pakistan Published 31 Jul, 2025 08:50am

Pakistan says deal reached with US on tariffs, Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Washington to develop Pakistan's 'massive oil reserves': Trump

Business & Economy Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Govt withdraws key powers from FBR in compliance with IMF demands

Decision aims to enhance transparency, efficiency within the tax system

Pakistan Published 14 Feb, 2025 05:06pm

Another IMF condition met: FBR stripped of key powers

FBR’s role now limited to tax collection

Pakistan Published 14 Feb, 2025 04:56pm

Major drop in petroleum prices expected

Final approval to be given by Prime Minister

Pakistan Published 22 Oct, 2024 01:27pm

Pakistani delegation briefs IMF about measures taken to improve economy

The delegation also met with IMF Director Jihad Azour

Pakistan Published 28 Sep, 2024 09:17am

ECC approves additional Rs1b for hosting SCO Summit in Pakistan

This budget allocation is intended for 14 spending units at headquarters

Business & Economy Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:07pm

Pakistan inflation to fall to 9.5 to 10.5% in August, says finance ministry

Pakistan's inflation rate rose above 30% in 2023 and has not been in single digits since October 2021

Business & Economy Published 21 Aug, 2024 05:04pm

Pakistan is making good progress with IMF for board approval, Aurangzeb says

Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement on the 37-month loan programme in July

Business & Economy Published 12 Aug, 2024 03:34pm

Prices of petroleum products could be cut by Rs12: sources

The prices will be announced on August 15

Business & Economy Published 30 Jul, 2024 04:04pm

Pakistan’s finance ministry forecasts July inflation of 12% to 13%

Inflation has slowed in recent months after hitting more than 30% in 2023

▶️ Pakistan Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

Pakistan receives $1.2b from IMF, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Thanks PM Shehbaz Sharif for his support during difficult time

Business & Economy Updated 30 Jun, 2023 09:00am

Pakistan-IMF reach $3 billion staff-level agreement, says Fund

Earlier, Ishaq Dar told Reuters the deal was going to be signed in 24 hours

Business & Economy Published 19 Jun, 2023 08:50pm

KP budget: Finance Department proposes 35% increase in govt employees salaries

An increase of 17% in pensions for retired employees has also been proposed

Business & Economy Updated 17 Jun, 2023 10:45pm

All payments will be made on time, clarifies Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Says that Shell is not shutting its business in Pakistan

Business & Economy Updated 17 Jun, 2023 12:04am

Pakistan engaged with IMF to reach amicable solution: finance ministry

Says government is committed to loan programme

Business & Economy Published 30 May, 2023 08:42am

IMF hoping for board meeting on Pakistan before current program expires

This engagement will focus on the restoration of foreign exchange proper market functioning, says IMF mission chief

Pakistan Published 25 May, 2023 03:09pm

Finance ministry suggests 20% increase in salaries of govt employees

The federal budget 2023-24 will be presented in the National Assembly on June 9