HeadlinesGovt to launch World Bank-backed Pakistan Green Taxonomy to boost investment in climate resilience
Initiative to help policymakers, banks, financial institutions, and investors align with environmental and climate goals, while unlocking private finance, particularly from commercial banks, for climate risk mitigation projects
Aug 21, 2025
HeadlinesUS dollar accounts for nearly 58% of Pakistan’s $130 billion external debt
External debt and liabilities breakdown shows USD dominates with 57.8%, followed by Special Drawing Rights at 29.88%, Chinese Yuan at 5.21%, Japanese Yen at 3.95%, and Euro at 2.62%
Aug 21, 2025
HeadlinesAGP audit report reveals Rs4,800 billion irregularities in power sector
Audit reveals misappropriation of Rs2,212.95 million across six cases. Report based on preliminary observations, not final findings- Energy ministry
Aug 21, 2025
HeadlinesIMF urges Pakistan to integrate parliamentarians' projects into regular budget process, limit supplementary grants
Fund calls for enhanced transparency, stricter scrutiny of parliamentarians' projects, and better management of public finance to ensure fiscal discipline.
Aug 21, 2025
HeadlinesWhite sugar premium widens to 13-month high on Pakistan buying
White sugar futures rise 2.6% to US$490 per tonne, premium hits highest level since July 2024, Bloomberg data shows
Aug 21, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan, China agree to extend CPEC into Afghanistan at Kabul trilateral talks
Foreign ministers pledge cooperation on trade, connectivity, and counter-terrorism; Dar presses Kabul on security assurances
Aug 20, 2025
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz urges Chinese firms to invest in Pakistan’s maritime sector
Shandong Xinxu Group shows interest in green ship-breaking yard, fisheries, and industrial complex
Aug 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan sets up Digital Authority, names Sohail Munir as chairperson
New body under Digital Nation Bill tasked with driving national digital master plan
Aug 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan, Azerbaijan push forward trade roadmap, eye private sector-led growth
Talks highlight investment, aviation opportunities, and deeper business linkages
Aug 20, 2025
HeadlinesUS shows strong interest in Pakistan’s growing energy sector
US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker highlights growing interest from American companies in Pakistan’s oil, gas, and minerals sectors
Aug 20, 2025
HeadlinesChinese IPPs refuse to waive late payment surcharges, hindering circular debt clearance
Dispute over interest payment stalls circular debt resolution as Pakistan seeks further tariff relief ahead of PM's visit to China; Outstanding balance owed to Chinese IPPs stands at Rs423 billion
Aug 20, 2025
HeadlinesNationwide internet outage slashes Pakistan’s connectivity to 20%
NetBlocks reports major disruption affecting PTCL backbone; millions of users left offline as authorities remain silent
Aug 19, 2025