HeadlinesSugar mills secure court stay against Punjab’s Nov 15 crushing order, delaying season despite federal agreement
LHC suspends Punjab’s directive until Nov 17 as federal minister says delay aims to keep prices high and sell remaining 207,000 tonnes
Nov 15, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s public debt jumps Rs9.3 trillion in FY25 as NA told liabilities rise Rs25.4 billion per day
Govt reports debt-to-GDP ratio up to 70.8pc; SBP data shows Rs1.28tr decline in central govt debt in Q1 FY26
Nov 15, 2025
HeadlinesFBR overhaul nears completion as govt finalises whistleblower rules
Minister tells National Assembly digital systems, AI audits and risk-based enforcement central to widening tax net
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesKayani says govt targeting simpler taxes, stronger exports in economic strategy
Minister tells NA that business outreach, lower energy costs and wider tax compliance remain core priorities
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesPakistani startups, VCs to meet regional investors at Riyadh unconference
Paklaunch event draws over 40 startups and 80 venture funds as Saudi–Pakistan tech cooperation accelerates
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan Customs seizes 20,000kg of misdeclared Chinese salt in Karachi raid
Consignment declared as citric acid; goods seized and legal action initiated under Customs Act
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesCabinet approves Pakistan–Oman ferry service for passenger and cargo operations
MoU to be signed soon as Islamabad eyes stronger trade links, diaspora connectivity, and maritime revenue growth
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s edible oil imports set to rise to 3.5m tonnes amid higher demand, exec says
Country surpasses last year’s import levels; experts flag health risks from widespread loose oil use
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan blocks Afghan-origin fruit imports via Iran as 5,500 transit containers remain stranded
Customs rejects 23-tonne fruit consignment routed through Iran; Uzbekistan allowed to airlift and reroute cargo as border closures choke Afghan trade
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesBalochistan unveils new climate policy, sets up Rs500 million fund
Province launches zigzag kiln upgrades, relocates chromite mills, expands protected forests
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesK-Electric board revolt blocks CEO ouster again as majority directors stage walkout
Second attempt in 10 days to oust CEO Moonis Alvi fails after five directors exit six-minute meeting, blocking government-backed motion
Nov 14, 2025
HeadlinesFinance Division declines PSDP funding request for power-sector loan reduction
ECC reviews tariff rationalisation deals as PAEC and state-owned plants agree to waive late payment interest worth over Rs116bn
Nov 14, 2025