PM forms committee to boost exports to $60 billion, addressing key bottlenecks
Committee, led by Ishaq Dar, to propose strategies for overcoming export challenges, including a focus on timely tax refund payments and diplomatic efforts
Nepra approves uniform power tariff for CY2026 amid industry opposition to cross-subsidy burden
Industrial sector protests Rs131 billion cross-subsidy, urging tariff adjustments to boost competitiveness and exports
Pakistan and Indonesia closing in on jets and drones defence deal, sources say
Talks in advanced stages involve over 40 JF-17 jets, with Indonesia also showing interest in Pakistan's Shahpar drones
PM’s task force urges reforms, tariff rationalisation, energy cost adjustments to boost exports-led growth, avert another IMF program
Task force highlights infrastructure challenges, including inadequate testing and compliance mechanisms, high freight costs, and logistics bottlenecks, which are hindering Pakistan's export growth
Selling pressure weighs heavily on PSX as benchmark KSE-100 closes in red
Market closes at 182,384.14 points, down 1.1% or 2,025.53 points
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
