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
Federal govt plans Rs1tr development outlay in FY26, far short of Rs3tr demand
Rs1tr earmarked under PSDP amid IMF-guided reforms
Govt proposes Rs1 trillion development budget, eyes 4.2% GDP growth in 2025-26: Ahsan
Limited fiscal space compels govt to shelve over 100 projects worth Rs1tr
PM orders hiring of global firms to vet FBR reforms, lauds Faceless Customs success
Third-party validation to ensure transparency of FBR reforms
Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to CPEC acceleration, Gwadar integration, and ML-1 launch
Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday underscored the strategic urgency of commencing Phase II of the...
KSE-100 closes down 813 points after intraday surge past 120,000
Volatility returns after 120,000 breach; index ends lower despite early rally
Pakistan’s inflation rises to 3.5% in May amid fading base effect
Inflation jumps above official forecasts, breaking four-month streak of sharp disinflation