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
India to urge FATF to relist Pakistan on grey list, opposes World Bank funding
Move follows renewed regional tensions; Pakistan was removed from FATF’s watchlist in 2022 after four years of scrutiny
IMF confirms Pakistan met all targets under Extended Fund Facility
Fund clarifies structure, targets, and use of financing under $7 billion support program; disbursement added to SBP reserves
PSX pares early losses to close flat amid budget concerns
Index ends just 50 points lower after dipping 400+ points intraday
Pakistan’s forex reserves jump above $16.6bn after IMF disbursement; more inflows expected
SBP reserves rise to 4-month high as IMF inflows boost confidence
Govt eyes Rs 150 bn windfall by imposing FED on biscuits, sweets, and sauces
Focus shifts to untaxed consumer goods amid IMF-backed fiscal drive
FBR signals sales tax on raw material imports under Export Facilitation Scheme in FY26 budget
Exporters warn of higher costs as tax reliefs fade
Competition tribunal upholds CCP ruling against PESCO for abuse of dominant position
ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) decision against Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO),...
IMF reviews reform progress as Pakistan prepares FY26 budget
Talks focus on reform progress, economic stability, and upcoming fiscal roadmap
India blocks Neelum river flow in major Indus Treaty breach, Pakistan warns of consequences
40% drop in river flow reported as India fast-tracks contentious water diversion projects
KSE-100 hits record high before sharp reversal erases gains
Index closes down 778 points after morning rally to all-time high
Pakistan will not get water over which India has rights, Indian PM Modi says
Pakistan's economy will have to pay a heavy price, Modi threatens while addressing a public event in Rajasthan
Pakistan considers raising defence budget amid rising tensions with India: report
Additional Rs500 billion funding sought to enhance military readiness; provinces may share extra costs