HeadlinesGwadar railway project clears feasibility stage, set for board approval
Senate panel told rail link to connect mineral regions with Gwadar port and national network; Basima–Jacobabad rail link cost revised to $4.7 billion as land acquisition begins
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesWorld Bank urges Pakistan to accelerate private investment under CPF 2026–35
Private investment stuck near 10% of GDP versus 20–25% in regional peers; Bank calls for results-based reforms, policy milestones, and technical support
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesPetrol and diesel prices remain unchanged for next fortnight
Petrol stays at Rs253.17 per litre, HSD at Rs257.08 after early January cut
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesPresident Zardari spotlights investment, trade, and strategic links in Bahrain
Priority sectors include agriculture, IT, renewable energy, and logistics; security cooperation also discussed
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesGovt links ECC-approved OMC margin hike to 100% digitization of MS, HSD sales
ECC-approved OMC margin hike made conditional on full digitization to ensure transparency and reform in fuel sector
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesRs750 prize bond draw in Peshawar awards Rs1.5 million first prize
Three second prizes of Rs500,000 and 1,696 third prizes of Rs9,300 announced; full results pending
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan in touch with US amid immigrant visa freeze
FO says immigrant visa review is ongoing; routine processing expected to resume soon
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesECNEC clears Rs117 billion in development projects, extends sehat sahulat program
Energy, transport, and infrastructure initiatives get approval to boost socio-economic development
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesGovernment moves to amend laws, shifting NEPRA under Power Division
Amendments come amid long-running differences between Power Division and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority over tariff determinations and regulatory authority
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesDar says IMF programmes curb growth as govt shifts focus to economic expansion
Deputy prime minister says post-stabilisation phase will prioritise jobs, output and exports while continuing engagement with IMF
Jan 15, 2026
HeadlinesRs3.23 per unit electricity debt surcharge to remain for up to six years
Government retains uniform base tariff, links surcharge withdrawal to clearance of circular debt
Jan 15, 2026
World Business NewsYouth jobs under pressure as AI and trade uncertainty weigh on labour markets in 2026, warns ILO
New ILO report warns millions remain stuck in poverty and informal work despite a stable unemployment outlook, but progress on decent work has stalled
Jan 15, 2026