HeadlinesFederal uplift spending lags at 52% as Rs529bn is utilised in 11 months despite near-full authorisation
The utilisation rate was lower than 54% recorded in the last year, when Rs596 billion was spent on development
Jun 17, 2026
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World Business NewsGold steady as investors await details of US-Iran deal, Fed verdict
Spot gold holds at $4,331.29 an ounce; US futures slip 0.1% to $4,351.40, silver falls 0.2% to $70.05, platinum drops 0.7% to $1,792.05 and palladium loses 0.8% to $1,341.23
Jun 17, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s factory output grows 6.44% in July-April despite 8.32% monthly drop in April
Automobile output rises 64.33% during 10 months, while pharmaceuticals and iron and steel decline 6.55% and 6.98%, respectively
Jun 16, 2026
Pakistan’s outstanding sovereign guarantee exposure projected to cross Rs5 trillion by June 2027
Government plans Rs907 billion in guarantees for Reko Diq, ML-3, C-5 power project and other projects; power sector accounts for 56% of current exposure
Jun 13, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan raises defence budget above Rs3 trillion for FY2026-27
Allocation increases from Rs2.56 trillion as defence spending rises to 2.1% of GDP; government cites regional security pressures
Jun 12, 2026
HeadlinesCustoms clears 17,353 tonnes of LPG through Gabd-Rimdan border in eight days
Customs says 65 mostly iron and steel consignments were sent back to Iran after traders failed to complete clearance formalities; revenue collection rises to Rs12.1 billion during April-June
Jun 11, 2026
HeadlinesMari Energies’ Spinwam gas sale process challenged over licensing requirements
OASIS says Mari Energies’ tender for selling 35% of Spinwam gas share lets unlicensed entities bid, violating OGRA rules. It asks authorities to suspend the process and amend the tender terms
Jun 11, 2026
Punjab expands “She Threads” programme to train women for textile sector jobs
Rs310 million initiative offers stipends, transport support and industry-focused training for rural women
Jun 11, 2026
HeadlinesWorld Bank approves additional $300 million for Tarbela hydropower project
Funding to cover cost overruns on the 1,530MW Tarbela Fifth Extension project, with commissioning expected in July 2027
Jun 11, 2026
HeadlinesNational Economic Council meeting commences after multiple delays as govt finalises budget plans
Council to review economic targets and development programme amid indications federal budget may be presented on June 12
Jun 10, 2026
HeadlinesGold price in Pakistan for today, June 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s services exports rise 17.68% to $8.27 billion in 10 months of FY26
Information technology exports reach $3.811 billion as services trade deficit narrows 17.38% to $2.04 billion
Jun 8, 2026