Saudi Arabia pledges strategic economic partnership with Pakistan

KSA's Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak highlights economic potential of Pakistan, citing demography, location, and natural resources as key factors that make the country a high priority investment destination

Pakistan and China pledge to boost cooperation on CPEC projects

The two countries reiterate commitment to enhancing cooperation and upgrading initiatives within the CPEC during a significant meeting on Sunday

Saudi delegation arrives in Pakistan for high-level business talks

The delegation from KSA has landed in Pakistan to engage in crucial business meetings aimed at fostering trade partnerships and exploring investment opportunities in various sectors

KP govt cuts current expenditures of all departments

Administrative departments will be paid half for May and June due to expenditures reaching Rs 10 billion per month

FBR’s move to block SIMs of non-filers under scrutiny by PTA

Authority reportedly reviewing bureau's decision, aiming to ensure compliance while protecting telecom consumer interests, amid ongoing discussions with stakeholders

Pakistan prepares for IMF’s next bailout programme

Fund's team to spend two weeks in Pakistan, focusing on macroeconomic and fiscal framework for the next 3-4 years

Pakistan faces fiscal pressures after concluding $3bn IMF programme

A key issue is the country’s historic high interest rate of 22%, which has consumed around 60% of the budget.

FBR to block mobile SIMs of 0.5m non-filers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that 506,671 individuals who did not file their tax returns for the year...

New IMF deal crucial to consolidate economy: PM Shehbaz

A Turkish company will arrive in Islamabad on April 6 to negotiate airports’ outsourcing process, says PM  

PM Sharif shares five-year economic plan with cabinet

Responsibility with accountability will be hallmark of the five-year roadmap, PM opined

LSMI production sees 1.84% YoY growth in January

Despite the monthly gains, the cumulative performance for the 7MFY24 indicates a 0.52% decline compared to the same period in the previous year

Govt initiates three-phased privatisation of SOEs

Privatisation list prioritises entities such as PIA and Discos, focusing initially on loss-making SOEs

Aurangzeb’s appointment is a positive step in right direction: Bloomberg

Sharif’s return increases the chances of securing a new IMF package, says analyst

Customs Department forms high-level committee to combat mobile phone smuggling

Telecom Operators Association and Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association to nominate a member each to join the committee’s ranks
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Jam Kamal Khan assumes office as Federal Minister for Commerce

An inclusive approach that fosters growth and stimulates investment will be taken by the ministry, says Khan