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 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

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

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

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...

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...

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
Taxation

New tax rates imposed on property transactions in Punjab

These changes underscore the govt's ongoing efforts to enhance revenue generation

Pakistan’s debt surges, short-term $30.6bn owed in foreign repayments

Domestic debt hits Rs51tr, external obligations add pressure on reserves

Pakistan’s GDP grows 2.5% in FY24, but misses target due to industrial slump

National Accounts Committee revises quarterly growth rates, citing agriculture gains and industrial decline

Major crops decline by 13.5% amid climate pressures, Exposing fragility in agriculture

Livestock and fisheries sustain modest overall growth despite crop sector contraction