HeadlinesPakistan, Afghanistan resume talks to enhance bilateral and transit trade
High-level discussions focus on resolving trade hurdles, enhancing border cooperation, and boosting exports
Apr 18, 2025
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HeadlinesLeading banks finalise Rs1.275trn rescue plan to support ailing power sector
Deal formalised with signing of term-sheet at HBL in Karachi, disbursement expected in May; loan will be repaid over six years with an interest rate of 10.5% to 11%
Apr 18, 2025
HeadlinesATIR directs transfer of SOEs tax appeals to Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee
Move expected to streamline resolution of high-value tax cases, benefiting both the tax authorities and the SOEs involved
Apr 18, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan's development spending falls below 40% in nine months
Rs424 billion spent on development projected out of allocated Rs1.1 trillion from July to mid-April; Govt’s failure to release funds attributed to constraints related to its commitments with IMF
Apr 18, 2025
HeadlinesHungary backs Pakistan’s GSP+ bid, eyes deeper ties across key sectors
Ishaq Dar, Péter Szijjártó agree to deepen cooperation across key sectors; 400 scholarships, cultural MoUs, and visa pact signed
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesGovt to seek new bids for PIA sale after posting first profit in 20 years
Government moves ahead with privatization plans for national carrier under IMF program
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesThree senior PIA officials sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court
NIRC imposes Rs50,000 fines, suspends salaries of officials for defying court orders on employee regularization
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesPharma industry meets Health Minister to discuss reforms and 52% export growth
Mustafa Kamal outlines telemedicine plans, NADRA-linked medical records, and anti-counterfeit efforts
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesUK and Pakistan deepen strategic ties toward a $2 trillion economy
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott highlights investment, reform support, and a shared vision for growth
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesPower sector sees highest divestment in March despite strong 9MFY25 inflows
Power led outflows with $77.87m in March; financial sector remains top FDI recipient in FY25
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesPM orders full digitisation of economy to eliminate informal sector
Shehbaz directs formation of working group; hails digital wallet rollout for Ramadan package
Apr 17, 2025
HeadlinesFDI in Pakistan plummets 91% YoY in March despite 9MFY25 gains
Outflows surge, portfolio investment turns negative as March foreign inflows dry up
Apr 17, 2025