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Pakistan Updated 21 Nov, 2025 06:45pm

Federal govt convenes Dec 4 NFC meeting to frame new resource-sharing formula

Four provinces to present fiscal positions as work begins on next NFC Award

Pakistan Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:14pm

Pakistan, Denmark vow to boost cooperation in trade, energy

Aurangzeb, Danish envoy discuss investment, wastewater project and expanding commercial ties

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

Pakistan Published 17 Nov, 2025 02:06pm

Pakistan’s economic future tied to population, climate action: Aurangzeb

Minister calls for integrating demographic and climate priorities into national planning

Pakistan Published 07 Nov, 2025 10:01pm

ECC approves Rs659.65bn govt guarantee for circular debt financing

Committee endorses frameworks for energy sector reforms

Business & Economy Published 05 Nov, 2025 05:29pm

IMF board expected to approve $1.2bn tranche for Pakistan by ‘early December’, says Aurangzeb

Pakistan, IMF authorities reached staff-level agreement in mid-October

Pakistan Updated 05 Nov, 2025 04:50pm

Govt to privatise 24 state-owned enterprises, including PIA: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister says PIA set to be fully privatised by year’s end

Business & Economy Published 04 Nov, 2025 01:55pm

Aurangzeb calls for unlocking Pakistan’s $100 billion ‘blue’ economy potential

'Over the past two and a half years, the government has taken concrete steps for economic stability'

Business & Economy Published 31 Oct, 2025 08:28pm

Pakistan, US agree to continue engagement in minerals sector

Finance Minister Aurangzeb says mineral development key to Pakistan’s shift towards export-led growth

Business & Economy Published 30 Oct, 2025 09:21pm

Govt may curb import of 3-year-old used vehicles

A revised summary to be submitted to the Economic Coordination Committee for approval

Pakistan Published 28 Oct, 2025 09:33am

PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree to deepen trade and investment ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes the prime minister at Al-Yamamah Palace; both leaders discuss expanding economic cooperation and regional stability

Business & Economy Published 24 Oct, 2025 10:01pm

ECC approves Rs2.5bn for Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park

Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs meeting; key allocations made for ECP, FWO, and Rangers

Pakistan Published 22 Oct, 2025 11:38pm

Pakistan’s economy shows major signs of sustained recovery, says Aurangzeb

Finance minister cites rating upgrades, IMF confidence, and progress on reforms as signs of renewed stability; says privatisation, CPEC 2.0, and digital transformation to drive growth.

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2025 08:59pm

FBR’s tax reforms presented as global case study at World Bank meet

Unveils new digital platform IRIS 3.0

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:36am

Pakistan, China discuss deepening economic ties amid IMF deal progress

Aurangzeb shares updates on issuance of Panda Bonds in Chinese market

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 14 Oct, 2025 09:35am

Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for IMF, World Bank meetings

Will brief US officials on economic reforms, invite companies for investment

Business & Economy Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:45pm

Aurangzeb embarks on six-day US visit for IMF, World Bank annual meetings

Over 65 high-level engagements planned as Pakistan seeks deeper economic cooperation and global investor confidence

Business & Economy Published 10 Oct, 2025 05:23pm

Saudi investors eye strategic partnerships, new ventures in Pakistan

Prince Mansour-led delegation engages with OICCI and PBC to boost bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

Business & Economy Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:18pm

Pakistan, IMF talks enter final phase as growth target may drop to 3.5%

Key macroeconomic indicators under review as draft Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies nears completion

Pakistan Published 06 Oct, 2025 08:38pm

IMF urges provinces to fund flood recovery schemes from own resources

Lender warns against reducing fiscal surplus as Pakistan and the IMF review flood impact, tariff policy and power sector reforms

Pakistan Published 03 Oct, 2025 10:42pm

PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into regional investment hub

Prime minister says reforms, transparency boosting investor confidence; private sector to play key role

Business & Economy Published 02 Oct, 2025 10:39pm

ECC amends barter trade mechanism with Afghanistan, Iran and Russia

Committee allocates billions for defence land compensation, law and order and Roosevelt Hotel support

Business & Economy Published 02 Oct, 2025 08:59pm

Business summit in Peshawar calls for stability, investment, and innovation

Top leaders stress inclusive growth, digital readiness, and policy consistency to unlock Pakistan’s economic future

Business & Economy Published 01 Oct, 2025 08:46pm

Aurangzeb rules out new taxes, says IMF talks ‘positive’ and economy stable

Eurobond payment boosts confidence; Panda bond launch with China expected by November

Business & Economy Published 26 Sep, 2025 04:55pm

IMF urges Pakistan to boost revenues, cut deficit as review talks enter second day

Subsidy cuts, tax reforms, and fiscal measures dominate discussions with key ministries

Business & Economy Published 24 Sep, 2025 10:10pm

ECC approves commercial import of used cars

Up to five-year-old vehicles allowed with phased duty cuts; complete duty removal by 2030

Business & Economy Updated 25 Sep, 2025 02:42am

IMF mission to arrive today for review of $7bn loan programme

Two-week visit to assess economic targets; $1bn tranche hinges on successful talks

Business & Economy Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:58pm

Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond issuance in November to meet financing needs

Government also considering $300-500m commercial borrowing through global banks’ consortium

Business & Economy Published 18 Sep, 2025 08:22pm

ECC approves $390 million financing to lay 1,350 km track for mineral exports

Committee finalises key agreements on Reko Diq project