Govt’s trade liberalisation plan faces pushback from industries ahead of budget announcement: report
Ministry of Industries warns against immediate tariff cuts on finished goods, citing risks to key sectors; proposal to be discussed in the upcoming National Economic Council meeting.
Aurangzeb says failed attempts were made to derail IMF talks
Finance minister calls for economic unity amid regional tensions
Bold measures coming in FY26 budget, says finance minister
Aurangzeb outlines fiscal strategy amid India tensions and IMF hurdles
Bilal bin Saqib appointed SAPM on Blockchain, Crypto with Minister of State status
Saqib to lead Pakistan's digital strategy, focusing on blockchain and crypto development, following his role as Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister for the Pakistan Crypto Council
KSE-100 sheds 882 points as budget concerns rattle investors
Benchmark index extends losing streak amid sector-wide sell-off
NAB to investigate Rs1.94 billion embezzlement in Rawalpindi Development AuthorityÂ
Alleged misconduct by top officials over nine years raises concerns as financial transactions to fictitious companies are uncovered
Govt likely to allocate Rs1.079 trillion subsidy for power sector in FY 2025-26 budget
Power Division to comply with fiscal instructions as Finance Ministry seeks efficiency in subsidy allocation
Budget delayed as govt eyes higher levy, bigger PSDP
Presentation now set for June 10 amid IMF talks and Shehbaz’s foreign tour
Nepra warns reduced hydel generation will affect proposed tariff adjustments for FY 2025-26
Shift in energy mix follows a sharp decline in rainfall across the country, which will affect the anticipated relief for consumers next year
IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025
Fund’s mission concludes visit to Pakistan, discusses FY2026 budget and economic reforms focusing on fiscal consolidation, energy sector reforms, and tax enhancements
Provinces owe Rs161 billion in electricity charges to federal government, Senate told
Punjab owes Rs42 billion, Sindh Rs68 billion, Balochistan Rs42 billion, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rs10 billion; Senate Standing Committee on Power discusses power dues adjustment through NFC and DISCO privatisation progressÂ
IMF official rejects claims Pakistan could use funds for cross-border violenceÂ
Disbursements are deposited directly into SBP’s reserves, not the federal treasury, and Pakistan’s borrowing from its central bank currently stands at zero in compliance with IMF conditions; any deviations could hinder future reviews, clarifies Fund’s Director of Communications Julie Kozack
Foreign inflows reach $5.72 billion in first 10 months of FY25, falling short of $19.39 billion target
Actual inflows continue to lag behind government projections for two consecutive years; country secures $517.65 million in external financing during April 2025
Punjab’s bullet train plan termed unrealistic by railway officials
High-speed rail may be possible, but bullet train seen as unaffordable and technically unfeasible
Engro’s telecom tower deal with Jazz’s Deodar clears final hurdle
Islamabad High Court sanctions scheme effective June 3; Engro to absorb Jazz’s tower arm through EConnect