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
Privatisation commission cancels HBFCL sale, restructures major transactions
Roosevelt Hotel process reopened, IIAP and DISCO privatisations added to agenda
Pakistan’s remittances rise 16.5% YoY to $3.59 billion in December 2025
Inflows grow 13% month-on-month; July–December remittances reach $19.7 billion
Finance ministry’s report says lack of transparency in SIFC initiatives may weaken investor confidence
Limited disclosure on concessions, fiscal costs and regulatory relaxations risks weakening investment governance credibility
FBR amends income tax rules to include AJK, GB taxpayers in Active Taxpayer List
Individuals registered with AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan tax authorities to be added to ATL, subject to address and verification conditions
FKS Group wins Hyderabad PSL franchise with Rs1.75 billion bid; OZ Developers take Sialkot with Rs 1.85 billion bid
Hyderabad and Sialkot confirmed as new teams in PSL's historic expansion for the 11th season
Govt blocks increase in dealers’ commission, OMCs’ profit margins, ties to full supply chain digitisation
PM links margin hike to complete digitisation of the petroleum sector, with a 2026 deadline for implementation
Pakistan to fully deregulate sugar sector, in line with IMF recommendations
Major policy shift aims to eliminate government intervention in sugar and sugarcane prices, promote market-driven pricing, and boost competition in the sugar industry
PTA directed to auction next-gen mobile spectrum, $630 million in non-tax revenue expected
Auction will include spectrum for 5G deployment; PTA also introduces new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, enabling them to offer services under their brand through agreements with licensed operators, without the need for spectrum
Cabinet approves revised vehicle import policy for overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis allowed to import used vehicles up to three years old under new framework, with tighter regulations
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss $2 billion JF-17 fighter jet deal amid deepening defence ties
Loan conversion could boost military cooperation as Islamabad seeks to expand arms exports
Pakistan and Bangladesh to resume direct flights on January 29
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to operate twice-weekly Dhaka-Karachi service after 14-year hiatus
