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HeadlinesAvailable capacity drops to around 17,000MW from 46,000MW installed, 5,500MW idle due to LNG shortage, Neelum-Jhelum shutdown and Guddu output reduction deepen shortfall
HeadlinesImports disrupted for 130 hours in 2024 and 246 hours in 2025, shortages hit system up to 26% of time as planners propose July 2027 commissioning
HeadlinesComplete targets include Rs4.1 trillion deficit ceiling, Rs326 billion BISP transfers, Rs1,360 billion social spending and Rs568 billion provincial taxes; Rs6.16 trillion revenue target missed; $1.2 billion tranche due in May
HeadlinesPublic sector lending rises one-third while $1bn in private financing is mobilised; new funding targets STEM, digital skills and critical minerals development.
HeadlinesCentral bank reports modest $18 million weekly increase, with commercial banks maintaining over $5.5 billion in foreign exchange reserves.
HeadlinesRevised generation and transmission plans estimate $46–54 billion investment needs, rising solar adoption, and higher electricity exports to K-Electric amid shifting demand patterns.
HeadlinesShehbaz directs rapid rollout of EV subsidies, strategic crude reserves and grid-level battery projects to strengthen energy security and cut fuel import bill.
HeadlinesAerospace giant secures acquisition rights or $10 billion partnership with fast-growing coding platform Cursor as it accelerates push into AI software ahead of a planned mega IPO.
Headlines25.4 million passengers handled in 2025 as system targets under-45-second clearance and real-time security integration; e-gates to be linked to FIA databases, including ECL, passenger records and Interpol systems
HeadlinesResident Foreign Currency Deposits swing from Rs9 billion withdrawal last year as tighter rules limit cash access, and crypto outflows decline
HeadlinesIndustry stakeholders say Pakistani IT firms face a slowdown in UAE and Qatar as projects are delayed or put on hold; Saudi Arabia continues to offer opportunities with stable demand for IT services
Headlines5,199 agriculture posts, 300+ DGPR, 200 information jobs cut; up to 100,000 more under review before June 30