IMF board clears $1.2 billion payout for Pakistan after completing EFF review
Nigel Clarke says Pakistan’s reforms have preserved macroeconomic stability, accelerated GDP growth, anchored inflation expectations, and moderated fiscal and external imbalances
Pakistan records 27% rise in federal revenue collection, Finance Minister tells NA
FBR collects Rs11.7 trillion in FY2025; tax-to-GDP ratio improves to 10.3%, digital reforms drive compliance gains
KSE-100 surges over 1,200 points as investors await IMF board approval
Strong buying pushes index to 168,755 amid optimism over $1.2bn disbursement and circular debt developments
PM approves 100MW solar project for Gilgit-Baltistan, new power initiatives for Gwadar
Gilgit-Baltistan solar initiative to be completed by 2027, with annual savings of Rs1bn projected under joint projects.
Govt’s administration costs rise 13% to Rs161.2bn, pension bill up 10% to Rs249.5bn in Q1
Five-year jump pushes running-government spending up 80% since FY22, while pension payments surge 125% over the same period despite authority measures, downsizing ministries and abolishing thousands of sanctioned posts
PTCL receives PTA nod for Telenor Pakistan, Orion Towers takeover, awaits final corporate clearances
PTA issues NOC for PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers after accepting regulator’s conditions
Pakistan to export surplus LNG from January 1, says petroleum minister
Government plans sale of excess Qatar, ENI cargoes to curb gas sector losses, tackle circular debt, expand domestic connections
Survey shows only 18% of Pakistanis view economy as strong, 89% struggling with household purchases
A new Ipsos survey reveals that only one in five Pakistanis believes the economy is heading in the right direction; inflation has led to a decline in consumer comfort; and 22% of Pakistanis feel secure in their jobs
ADB approves $381 million for Punjab development projects
Funding to modernise agriculture, strengthen STEM education, and expand nursing workforce across the province.
OGDC expands tight and shale gas plans, sets 2026 offshore drilling target
State firm widens unconventional study area and accelerates shale pilot as Pakistan confronts shifting gas demand
PSX gains nearly 900 points as bullish sentiment returns
Index jumps 0.54% with broad-based buying across key sectors, supported by positive local developments
FBR appoints new members for Inland Revenue Service across Pakistan
New appointments include Zubair Bilal as Member Inland Revenue Operations and Shabia Al-Ajaz as Acting Chief of Large Tax Office Karachi, with further adjustments expected
Federal govt urges provinces to increase revenue share in NFC discussions
Centre stresses fiscal challenges stem from long-lasting impact of 7th NFC award, which squeezed country’s defense and development spending
Pakistan cuts government debt by Rs908 billion in first four months of FY26, showing positive fiscal shift
Total debt stock at Rs76.98 trillion, down from Rs77.88 trillion in June 2025; external debt reduced by Rs413 billion to Rs23 trillion, domestic debt by Rs496 billion to Rs53.98 trillion
Bank Alfalah receives non-binding offer from Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its Afghanistan operations
Offer is contingent on due diligence and regulatory clearances; Bank Alfalah to seek SBP and Da Afghanistan Bank approval for Ghazanfar Bank’s review process