Govt proposes Rs. 147.8 Billion for 42 major water projects in PSDP 2025-26 to accelerate dam building 

Dasu Hydropower, Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand Dam and Tarbela 5th extension amongst top projects

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

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

Livestock and fisheries sustain modest overall growth despite crop sector contraction

Large-scale Manufacturing contracts for third year despite nascent recovery by some industries

Persistent input costs and macroeconomic stress weigh on industrial output

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...

Economic survey explained; Pakistan misses growth target, but is the economy on the rise?

Survey reveals missed targets, cautious optimism ahead

Finance minister to unveil Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 today 

Economic Survey 2024-25 to highlight key achievements, challenges, and fiscal performance ahead of federal budget

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

Commerce ministry distances itself from smuggling oversight, calls for cross-agency strategy

Senators express concern over Rs750bn annual tax loss to illicit trade; debate intensifies over tobacco sector claims

Weekly inflation flat as price gains in key foods offset by declines in chicken, garlic

SPI records marginal 0.02% increase WoW; year-on-year reading dips slightly by 0.02%

Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows 23% MoM in May, but widens on annual basis

Rising imports and faltering exports push cumulative FY25 deficit to $24bn

Govt decides to reduce IT development budget in budget

Rs 10.4 billion cut proposed, 43.48% down compared to previous fiscal year

Central government debt hits Rs 74.94 tr in April as domestic borrowing surges

External liabilities stay pressured; Permanent debt, PIBs drive double-digit growth in domestic borrowing amid fiscal pressures

Pakistan manufacturing PMI falls to 8-Month low amid geopolitical and supply chain disruptions

HBL survey cites weak new orders and export slowdown; outlook remains cautiously optimistic ahead of IMF-backed budget

Rs 3.79 tr national development plan set for NEC approval today

Five-year plan and 2024-25 targets on agenda