HeadlinesPakistan expands youth and women entrepreneurship initiatives
Loan portfolio set to reach Rs250–300 billion, 2.1 million Pakistanis targeted for overseas employment, first Youth Employment Policy approved.
Feb 18, 2026
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HeadlinesPunjab plans interest-free loans to modernize poultry sector
Authorities target processing plants, cold storage, and machinery imports to boost investment, jobs, and food security in a province that dominates Pakistan’s poultry output.
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesNet FDI falls 27% YoY to $173m in January as inflows from China, UAE decline
China remains largest investor with 42% share, while Kuwait posts sharp uptick; cumulative trend shows volatile flows over past year
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesPower Division seeks exemption from rupee cover requirement for multilateral-funded projects
Committee approves Rs 251.33 billion funding for power projects; Power Division requests smoother funding procedures to speed up implementation.
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan likely to impose 20% excise duty on mobile phones, plans Rs56 billion tech fund to boost local manufacturing
10% customs duty will also be introduced on notebooks, desktops, and tablets, as well as on completely knocked-down (CKD) kits; with govt eyes $400 million annual revenue from re-export of refurbished devices
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan reassures Barrick Gold on Reko Diq project security amid recent attacks in Balochistan
Balochistan CM acknowledges impact of attacks on investor confidence but affirms commitment to rebuilding trust
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesOGDC partners with SNF to install Water Injection Systems at Sindh oil fields, expects $460 million revenue boost
Partnership aims to increase oil output by 9 million barrels and gas production by 3 billion cubic feet, enhancing recovery and sustainability
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan to repay $1.3 billion Eurobond in April 2026, Panda bond issuance expected after China’s holidays
Country repays $700 million Chinese loan ahead of schedule and seeks further refinancing, while negotiating $500 million in fresh financing with international banks.
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesIMF to review governance reforms, fiscal pact as Pakistan seeks $1.2 billion loan tranche
Discussions will focus on governance, corruption, tax evasion, and implementation of key reforms; mission due on February 25
Feb 18, 2026
EconomyPakistan’s $78 million Digital Economy Project faces delays, struggles to meet targets
Despite World Bank financing, only 7.39% of the total funds were disbursed and no transactions were processed on the Pakistan Business Portal
Feb 18, 2026
HeadlinesNEPRA prosumer regulation triggers alarm over net metering changes, investor confidence
Experts and lawmakers warn rooftop solar growth could slow amid concerns over consultation, consumer rights and policy stability
Feb 17, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan bags two IFN deal of the year awards for one billion dollar Islamic syndicated financing
Finance minister says transaction marks renewed credibility and deepening footprint in global Islamic capital markets
Feb 17, 2026