ISLAMABAD — The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) has finalized its working papers for the upcoming Budget 2026–27 fiscal year, aggressively targeting an economic growth rate of 4.0% and setting an inflation target of 8.2%. Although the country narrowly missed its previous target by closing out the current fiscal year at 3.7% GDP growth, the […]
ISLAMABAD / KARACHI — In a major financial relief package aimed at cushioning the public from surging inflation, the federal government has officially slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs22 per liter. Deemed a major relief milestone by consumer associations, the price drop is expected to ease domestic transportation and supply
ISLAMABAD — Stepping forward to push back against widespread social media claims, the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has released an exhaustive media brief outlining the national power sector’s performance. Energy Minister Awais Khan Leghari confirmed that the state-funded power subsidies for protected consumers have more than doubled since 2022, reaching a massive Rs423 billion
ISLAMABAD — In a major breakthrough for tax simplification, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and all provincial revenue authorities have finalized a unified legal and technical framework for a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Under this landmark reform, businesses will no longer need to file separate sales tax returns across multiple provincial jurisdictions. Instead, a
RAWALPINDI / QUETTA — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to establish a dedicated “Mineral Security Corridor” in Balochistan to safeguard large-scale international mining and infrastructure projects. Simultaneously, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir visited the Quetta Garrison, where he emphasized that Pakistan’s economic and technological rise cannot be derailed by hostile
ISLAMABAD / KARACHI — According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s technology exports have witnessed a massive 33% year-on-year growth, reaching an impressive $423 million for the single month of April 2026. This extends a continuous streak where monthly IT export revenue has comfortably held above the
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ISLAMABAD — The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has officially suspended all business and market closing-time restrictions across the country until May 31, 2026. The emergency exemption temporarily overrules the austerity measures enacted on April 6. This means shopping malls, bazaars, retail shops, bakeries, and restaurants nationwide can now remain open 24/7
ISLAMABAD — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur to discuss deepening economic ties. The meeting focused on accelerating Pakistan’s digital finance, technology, and energy sectors through transparent and predictable reforms. US officials acknowledged Pakistan’s stabilization efforts and expressed strong interest from American firms in long-term infrastructure and technology projects.
KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially entered the pilot phase of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), titled “Pak-Digital.” Selected commercial banks have begun testing the digital rupee for inter-bank settlements and retail micro-payments. This move aims to reduce the circulation of physical currency, combat document forgery, and bring millions of
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THAR / BERLIN — Pakistan has signed a massive $1.2 billion agreement with a German energy consortium to launch a Green Ammonia production plant in Thar. By utilizing solar and wind power, the facility will produce carbon-free hydrogen, positioning Pakistan as an emerging player in the global green fuel market. This project aims to decrease
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