HeadlinesPakistan’s oil import bill reaches $9.46 billion in 7MFY25
The overall import bill rises 7.08% year-on-year to $33.08 billion, driven by increased arrivals of textiles, agri products, machinery, and automobiles
Feb 18, 2025
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HeadlinesPakistan faces 12 million housing shortfall as builders seek govt support
Developers push for subsidized financing as banks remain hesitant
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesAir Karachi seeks CAA approval for domestic, international flight operations
New airline applies for Regular Public Transport licence, plans passenger and cargo services
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesRawalpindi Ring Road completion hinges on ECNEC’s approval of Rs9.32bn revised cost
Project deadline set for December 2025 as 40% work completed
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesReko Diq security funding delayed as company incurs $390,000 in extra costs
Mining firm deposits Rs943.7 million for security, but outstanding payments to Frontier Corps Balochistan remain unresolved
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesBarkat Frisian IPO hits Rs18.20 per share, raises Rs1.23bn on first day of auction
Company’s shares oversubscribed by 4.77 times, attracting bids worth Rs4.2bn; proceeds to fund new production facility in Faisalabad
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesBusiness confidence rises, but majority still see Pakistan as not heading in right direction: report
Gallup survey shows 55% of businesses report improvement; optimism about future grows, but concerns over economic direction persist
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesGovt to privatise 50 SOEs, including PIA and Discos, in second phase of reforms
Economic affairs minister assures World Bank of reforms, circular debt reduction
Feb 18, 2025
HeadlinesFBR to seal businesses over unverified invoices and system violations
New amendments to the Sales Tax Rules empower FBR to take strict action against retailers for non-compliance, with penalties and audits on the horizon
Feb 17, 2025
HeadlinesSECP implemens consumer protection principles for NBMFCs
New guidelines aim to improve transparency, ensure fair treatment, and promote financial inclusion for borrowers in the microfinance sector.
Feb 17, 2025
World Business NewsJudge schedules hearing to block Musk’s DOGE access
The attorneys general argue that Musk's influence over government operations exceeds the powers allowed to non-elected officials
Feb 17, 2025
TechRussia fines Google 3.8mn roubles for YouTube clip telling Russian troops how to surrender
Russia orders foreign platforms to remove illegal content and fines non-compliance
Feb 17, 2025