HeadlinesOver 80% of Pakistan's workforce engaged in informal employment, Labour Force Survey reveals
PBS report finds majority of workforce informal, average wages rise 62% with limited formal protection
Feb 19, 2026
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HeadlinesECC clears Rs19bn immediate release for PM Ramazan relief package
Government’s Rs38bn scheme targets over 12 million families through digital cash transfers during holy month
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesFirst Commercial Landing Successfully Conducted on Upgraded Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
Historic landing carried out by Airblue Flight PA-171 coming in from Jeddah
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan, US launch strategic economic initiative with Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment partnership
US General Services Administration to jointly evaluate technical and commercial parameters as Islamabad seeks maximum value under privatisation strategy
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan revises rice export rebate scheme to boost competitiveness, removes price cap
Rs15 billion subsidy and removal of $1,275 per tonne price cap aim to enhance export competitiveness amid concerns over over-invoicing
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan mulls resuming Russian crude oil imports during upcoming PM's visit to Moscow
Discussions on the potential revival of Russian oil imports focus on feasibility, financing, and logistical arrangements ahead of the prime minister's March visit.
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesNAB probes Rs500 million corruption in wheat procurement, 58 PASSCO centres under scrutiny
Accountability bureau expands inquiry into irregularities in wheat procurement and gunny bag distribution across south Punjab
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan to secure $600 million loan from Standard Chartered to bolster forex reserves
Loan aimed at replenishing reserves amid shortfall in foreign commercial loans and sovereign bond disbursements
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan launches 15-point action plan for IMF review to tackle corruption, governance issues
Plan focuses on identifying high-risk agencies, improving judicial performance, and enhancing anti-money laundering measures.
Feb 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan Textile Council warns Rs1,243/MMBtu gas levy risks export push, investor confidence
Textile exporters say captive power levy escalated from Rs402/MMBtu, disrupts gas market, and undermines tariff certainty under Uraan Pakistan export target.
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesSBP revises banking and office hours for Ramadan 2026
Banks, DFIs, and microfinance institutions nationwide to shorten operations starting Feb 19 following moon sighting announcement.
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan prepares new auto and tractor policy to boost local production and exports
Millat Tractors achieves 90% localization; government emphasizes indigenization and sustainable industrial growth.
Feb 18, 2026