Russia ready to assist Pakistan Steel Mills expansion
Russia has offered assistance in the expansion of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). The 200 Russian companies are keen to explore opportunities in Pakistan, a top Russian leader said here on Friday.
ADB identifies political instability, security concerns, external shocks as major threats to Pakistan’s economic recovery
Continued fiscal consolidation and broad-based policy reforms are essential to improving the country’s economic stability and growth, says the regional bank
Pakistan’s per capita income jumps 9.75% to $1,824 amid economic rebound
Provisional data shows GDP crosses $410bn as per capita income hits record high
Pakistan’s macroeconomic performance remains resilient despite global headwinds: report
Strong fiscal consolidation reduces deficit to 3.7% of GDP, supported by record tax revenue; external sector records $1.8 billion current account surplus driven by record remittances
Economic survey explained; Pakistan misses growth target, but is the economy on the rise?
Survey reveals missed targets, cautious optimism ahead
Decoding the Rs 17.57 trillion federal budget
A Pakistani’s guide on how to make sense of the federal budget 2025-26
Pakistan’s GDP growth to remain subdued at 2.44% in FY25: Lahore School of Economics model
LSE Modelling Lab flags deepening weakness in agriculture, manufacturing despite easing inflation
Petrol, diesel prices slashed by Rs2 for April 2018
ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday announced a reduction in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs2.07 and Rs2.00 per litre, respectively, for...
Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry
Electricity consumption in Pakistan declined by 3.6 percent during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting the impact of...
New tax rates imposed on property transactions in Punjab
These changes underscore the govt's ongoing efforts to enhance revenue generation
Rs17.6 trillion federal budget 2025-26 to be unveiled today
Govt sets tax collection target of Rs 14.02 trillion, defense budget set at Rs 2.55 trillion; budget includes provisions for salary increases, defense, and subsidies; discussions in National Assembly to begin June 13
SBP enforces new measures to control US dollar transactions
Pakistan tightens currency controls, biometric verification required for large dollar transactions
Pakistan’s debt surges, short-term $30.6bn owed in foreign repayments
Domestic debt hits Rs51tr, external obligations add pressure on reserves
Major crops decline by 13.5% amid climate pressures, Exposing fragility in agriculture
Livestock and fisheries sustain modest overall growth despite crop sector contraction
IMF revises Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 2.6%, cites weak H1 performance
Fund also adjusts inflation, current account deficit, and trade projections for the outgoing fiscal year