HeadlinesIMF urges Pakistan to phase out fuel subsidies, expand tax base for fiscal stability
Fiscal deficit seen at 3.2% of GDP, primary surplus at 2.5%; debt to decline gradually, risks rise from Middle East conflict
Apr 16, 2026
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HeadlinesIslamabad to host first EU–Pakistan Business Forum under €400 billion Global Gateway push
Event on April 28–29 to bring investors, firms, policymakers for 600+ B2B meetings across key sectors
Apr 16, 2026
HeadlinesPunjab plans cut in traffic fines to ease burden on citizens
Motorcycle fines proposed at Rs1,000, rickshaw at Rs1,000, car at Rs3,000, heavy vehicles up to Rs10,000
Apr 16, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan faces 6,500MW power shortfall, outages hit up to 16 hours
Demand at 22,000MW vs supply 15,400MW; hydropower drop, LNG shortages widen gap, cities face 3–8 hour cuts, rural areas up to 16 hours
Apr 16, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan to seek $2–2.5 billion increase in $7 billion IMF programme: report
Country’s reserves gap of $3.5 billion emerges after UAE’s repayment delay; discussions held at Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Finance on expanding Extended Fund Facility; IMF likely to consider request amid Middle East conflict impact
Apr 16, 2026
HeadlinesPM orders fast-track crackdown on over-invoicing, launches fresh probe into institutional failures
Shehbaz Sharif seeks accountability for 2017–22 malpractice as FBR expands enforcement, integrates monitoring systems, and pursues 13 FIR-linked cases
Apr 15, 2026
HeadlinesIMF flags rising fiscal risks for Pakistan, projects 3.2% deficit and weakening primary surplus
Fiscal Monitor warns subsidy cuts, revenue stagnation, and spending rigidity could derail medium-term consolidation despite gradual debt decline
Apr 15, 2026
HeadlinesCCP clears UAE investment in aircraft maintenance firm, signals confidence in competitive aviation services market
Regulator finds no risk to market structure as International Business Company FZE acquires stake in Northern Technik, reinforcing push for transparent investment approvals
Apr 15, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan pushes tariff reforms, invites European investment as global supply disruptions reshape trade dynamics
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal tells European envoys that diversified partnerships, dairy sector modernisation, and stronger IP protections are central to boosting exports and attracting foreign capital
Apr 15, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan consumer sector profit rises 28% to Rs244 billion in 2025
Pharma profits jump 79% to Rs36 billion, discretionary earnings reach Rs98 billion, staples at Rs110 billion on revenue growth and stable exchange rate
Apr 15, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s bonds rise on $3 billion Saudi support amid financing gap
Dollar-denominated bonds due in 2031 and 2036 both gained 0.8 cents, with the 2036 issue trading at 97.77 cents on the dollar
Apr 15, 2026
HeadlinesKarachi police seize 29.69 billion Iranian rials in anti-smuggling operation, nine arrested
Currency worth Rs6.27 million recovered from two vehicles; suspects to be handed over to FIA for investigation
Apr 15, 2026