HeadlinesLahore food inflation persists as markets sell above official rates
Chicken meat sold up to Rs650 per kg against notified Rs540, tomatoes at Rs80–120 per kg versus Rs45–50, potatoes at Rs50–80 per kg against Rs27–30, and onions at Rs100–120 per kg despite official rates of Rs75–80
Dec 22, 2025
HeadlinesGovt launches Zarkheze digital platform to provide farm loans up to Rs1 million
Platform enables farmers to apply digitally for loans, with 75% financing in kind and govt-backed risk coverage
Dec 22, 2025
HeadlinesECNEC approves 11 projects, including PC-1 for Dasu Hydropower and youth training initiatives
Deputy Prime Minister chairs meeting, focusing on transport, communications, and environmental development
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesWorld Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan's fiscal reforms and service delivery enhancement
Public Resources for Inclusive Development program will support both federal and provincial reforms, with a focus on mobilizing domestic revenue and improving spending efficiency
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesFarmers suffer massive financial losses from counterfeit, ‘imported’ pesticides, CCP report finds
Pesticide market is entirely dependent on imports; Study urges stronger enforcement and local manufacturing to address market challenges in pesticide sector
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s exports to US drop 8% to $439 million in November, despite tariff advantage
Exports for the first five months of FY26 reach $2.5 billion; India’s exports surge 22% to $38 billion; report warns of a potential 30% decline in future exports due to tariff challenges
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesNHA revenue surges 63% to Rs108.9 billion amid reforms, minister tells Senate panel
Communications minister highlights key infrastructure projects, air ambulance plans, and tourism development initiatives
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan's fish exports rise 7.03%, meat exports grow by 7.12% in 5MFY2025-26
Country exports over 75,766 metric tons of fish worth $173.75 million and 47,990 metric tons of meat and meat products valued at $215.94 million
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesGold price in Pakistan for today, December 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesSilver price in Pakistan for today, December 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan set to launch inaugural $250 million Panda Bond in January, part of $1 billion program
Finance minister reviews the preparations for the Panda bond issuance progress, with the launch pending final regulatory approvals from Chinese authorities
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s large-scale manufacturing records 5.02% growth despite export decline
Automobile sector posts impressive 79% growth, while exports fall by 14.54% in FY2025-26
Dec 20, 2025