HeadlinesPIA grounds flights amid engineers’ suspension of airworthiness certificates
Aircraft engineers halt technical certifications over safety issues, causing mass flight cancellations; PIA spokesman accuses engineers of sabotaging privatisation plans
Nov 4, 2025
HeadlinesGovt launches independent audit of cashless economy initiatives to assess progress and impact
Third-party audit is part of a broader vision to promote transparency, financial inclusion, and improved public service delivery while reducing financial leakages in government transactions
Nov 4, 2025
HeadlinesFinance minister calls external deficit "manageable" as NFC deliberations begin
Muahmmad Aurangzeb announces deliberations on resource distribution formula while discussing structural reforms and export-led growth plans.
Nov 4, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s tax system faces deep structural issues despite increase in filers and tax-to-GDP ratio: report
Experts highlight rising tax evasion, zero returns, and an overburdened salaried class as key challenges despite improvements in tax collection
Nov 4, 2025
World Business NewsOpenAI strikes $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon AWS to boost global AI infrastructure
The seven-year agreement grants OpenAI access to massive computing power, including hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs and tens of millions of CPUs, as it continues a trillion-dollar partnership spree across the tech industry.
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesUzbekistan airways doubles Pakistan flights to four weekly, strengthening Central–South Asia connectivity
From October 28, 2025, the airline will operate two weekly flights each on the Tashkent–Islamabad and Tashkent–Lahore routes, offering affordable fares starting at USD 200 and enhanced global connections via Tashkent.
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesLeghari unveils sweeping power sector reforms to cut tariffs, slash losses, and end circular debt cycle
Energy minister says Pakistan’s electricity market enters new deregulated era; tariffs reduced by Rs10 per unit, losses down by Rs387bn, and Rs1.2tr debt to be cleared without burdening consumers.
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesAhsan Iqbal inaugurates PIMEC 2025, calls Pakistan a ‘natural maritime bridge’ between east and west
With 45 countries participating, the second Pakistan International Maritime Expo highlights the untapped potential of a sector contributing less than 1% to GDP despite vast coastal and offshore resources.
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesAleem Khan orders suspension of member south over poor Lyari expressway work
Federal minister vows to turn Lyari Expressway into a model project; announces launch of M-6 and M-10 motorways this fiscal year to boost Sindh’s connectivity.
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesWide-ranging reforms in tax, energy, and pension sectors have provided macroeconomic stability; Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Aurangzeb outlines structural changes aimed at economic stability and efficiency
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesSecond phase of Green Line BRT project to be completed within a year, says Minister Ahsan Iqbal
Phase two, valued at Rs5.5 billion, will add 1.8 km to the BRT line with focus on preserving Karachi's heritage
Nov 3, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s inflation rises to 6.2% in October, higher than finance ministry forecast
CPI increases on higher food prices amid flood-related disruptions
Nov 3, 2025