Economic survey explained; Pakistan misses growth target, but is the economy on the rise?
Survey reveals missed targets, cautious optimism ahead
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
CCP grants conditional exemptions to six pharma firms for FY25
Exclusivity clauses approved after competition checks; pricing collusion still barred
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 signs $300 million loan deal with Asian Development Bank for resource mobilisation reforms
Agreement aims to boost fiscal stability and economic recovery efforts
Govt decides to reduce IT development budget in budget
Rs 10.4 billion cut proposed, 43.48% down compared to previous fiscal year
CCP approves foreign acquisition in Ogilvy, Mindshare, and Soho Square Pakistan
Global advertising giant WPP secures majority control of three Pakistani media firms
Reforms have positioned Pakistan for sustainable growth; finance minister at SCO meeting
Aurangzeb backs SCO Development Bank, highlights gains from Pakistan’s reforms
Shehbaz forms committee to review KP’s share in NFC Award
PM says KP’s Rs700bn in federal transfers since 2010 to be reassessed
CCP slaps Rs375m in fines on fertilizer firms, trade body over price fixing
Fertilizer cartel fined for collusion over urea prices
FBR secures Rs36.14bn in major legal wins, including landmark case against Bahria Town
Court win frees billions for exchequer amid PM’s push for legal reform
PM orders hiring of global firms to vet FBR reforms, lauds Faceless Customs success
Third-party validation to ensure transparency of FBR reforms
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
Sacrificial animal prices soar by 50-70% ahead of Eidul Adha, leaving buyers frustrated
Buyers express concerns over lack of official regulation in animal pricing, while traders cite the price hike to rising costs of animal feed, transportation, and other logistics