Mobile, internet services suspended in several districts of KP, Balochistan 

Telecom services halted to ensure public safety and security amid recent violent incidents, announces PTA 

Monetary easing to boost equity appeal amid improving macroeconomic outlook: report

KSE-100 index closed the week at a record high of 94,763 points, marking a 1.6% WoW increase

IMF urges Pakistan to enforce fiscal discipline with parliamentary oversight of supplementary grants

Fund calls for implementing the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling and auditing a decade of supplementary grants  

Finance Ministry revises Q1 fiscal data, reports Rs360bn provincial surplus  

Punjab contributes Rs40bn surplus as government surpasses IMF target for provincial fiscal balance.  

Petrol prices to stay unchanged for the next fortnight

Ogra announces no change in fuel prices despite recent increase in international oil costs.

Internet restrictions in Pakistan pose long-term economic risks, warns US expert

Daniel Castro of ITIF highlights the significant costs of internet shutdowns, stressing their detrimental impact on businesses, talent retention, and economic stability.

Pakistan’s textile exports surge 10% in 4MFY25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile exports showed a notable increase of 10.44% in the first four months (July-October) of fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $6.146...

Pakistan’s petroleum imports show marginal growth in 4MFY25

Petroleum imports grow 1.68% to $5.11 billion in the first four months, while imports in October show a decline compared to previous months.

Urea demand drops 22%, DAP sees strong 95% recovery

Urea inventory levels surge to highest since May 2020, while bulk DAP buying drives wheat cultivation demand.

Punjab achieves surplus of Rs40 billion in Q1: Finance Ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance endorsed the views of Punjab government on achievement of a provincial surplus of Rs40 billion during first...

New EV policy draft prioritizes imports, raises concerns for local assembly

Liberalized import regime in draft EV policy 2025-30 sparks debate over its impact on local manufacturing and economic sustainability

Weekly inflation drops to 4% YoY, lowest in six years

SPI shows modest 0.55% weekly increase, driven by rising food prices, while major reductions in essential items like wheat flour and diesel provide some relief

CDWP approves three energy sector projects worth Rs. 58.857 billion

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved three major development projects in the energy sector, with a total cost of...

Ministry of Mari­time prepares draft of new shipping policy

New draft includes bail bonds, foreign financing, and reduced fees for new companies

Audit report unveils PIA’s decade of mismanagement and fraud

Audit reveals billions lost in leasing, refunds, and procurement scandals