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