Pakistan in talks with multiple countries for JF-17 Thunder jet sales, confirms minister for defence productionÂ
Raza Hayat Hiraj confirms China's involvement in deals, highlights affordable price point of JF-17 Thunder jets, and asserts careful selection of buyers
World Bank projects 3% GDP growth for Pakistan in FY2025-26
Bank warns current account deficit to widen as import demand rises; policy reforms and easing financial conditions may boost private sector growth
Petroleum prices likely to fall by up to Rs4.59 per litre from January 16
Petrol price is expected to decline by Rs4.59, diesel by Rs2.70, kerosene oil by Rs1.82 and light diesel oil by Rs2.08 per litre
Consumers hit by hours-long loadshedding as electricity shortfall surges to 4,000 MW
LESCO faces 1,100 MW shortfall as Matiari-Lahore HVDC line is affected; Lahore residents endure up to eight hours of power cuts; many urban centers experience 3-6 hours of loadshedding, while rural areas face up to 12 hours
Pakistan considers shelving gas pipeline project with Iran, but offers revival if US sanctions waiver is secured: report
Amid ongoing sanctions and domestic demand concerns, Pakistan proposes out-of-court settlement, with an offer to revive the IP pipeline if US sanctions are lifted
Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade
U.S. importers pay tariffs on goods from sanctioned countries like Iran, which exports oil primarily to China, along with other key trading partners including Turkey, Iraq, the UAE, and India
PM forms committee to boost exports to $60 billion, addressing key bottlenecks
Committee, led by Ishaq Dar, to propose strategies for overcoming export challenges, including a focus on timely tax refund payments and diplomatic efforts
Nepra approves uniform power tariff for CY2026 amid industry opposition to cross-subsidy burden
Industrial sector protests Rs131 billion cross-subsidy, urging tariff adjustments to boost competitiveness and exports
Pakistan and Indonesia closing in on jets and drones defence deal, sources say
Talks in advanced stages involve over 40 JF-17 jets, with Indonesia also showing interest in Pakistan's Shahpar drones
PM’s task force urges reforms, tariff rationalisation, energy cost adjustments to boost exports-led growth, avert another IMF program
Task force highlights infrastructure challenges, including inadequate testing and compliance mechanisms, high freight costs, and logistics bottlenecks, which are hindering Pakistan's export growth
Selling pressure weighs heavily on PSX as benchmark KSE-100 closes in red
Market closes at 182,384.14 points, down 1.1% or 2,025.53 points
Pakistan’s economy set to grow 3.5% in 2026, despite external risks and challenges, says UN report
Economic recovery on track with robust IMF reforms; Q1 FY26 growth at 3.71% signals improved outlook, but risks remain
PSX to maintain positive momentum due to further monetary easing: report
AKD Research forecasts that investor sentiment is expected to rise with anticipated foreign investment flows, supported by improved US and Saudi relations
Federal govt transfers Secretary Petroleum over rising circular debt, delays in reforms
Momin Agha removed amid concerns over ballooning gas sector circular debt and stalled oil sector digitalisation; Mirza Nasir-ud-Din Mashhood Ahmad to look after role until new appointee
Turkey seeks to join Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: report
Advanced talks indicate a likely deal, potentially forming a new military bloc in the Middle East
