Govt to raise Rs52bn through Green Sukuk Bonds for three clean energy projects

Proceeds to be used for construction of Garuk Dam in Balochistan, Nai Gaj Dam in Sindh, and Shagarthang hydropower project in Skardu
SIFC seeks information on projects facing delays or stuck in arbitration

SIFC expresses frustration over delays by ministries, demands action on stalled projects

Executive Committee directs ministries to expedite approval processes and ensure compliance with decisions

Pakistan secures $555m in external financing in March; 9MFY25 total at $5.2bn

Disbursements in March rise but fall far short of targets
inflation down

Pakistan’s inflation to fall below 0.5% in April, lowest in six decades: report

Topline Securities projects average inflation to ease to 4.87% for 10MFY25, citing a significant drop in food and electricity prices; key risks include fluctuations in commodity prices

China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense

Beijing will firmly oppose any party striking deal at China's expense and "will take countermeasures in reciprocal manner, China’s Commerce Ministry says 

Govt urged to approve exemption for PIBT to handle Reko Diq cargo without bidding process: report

PPRA recommends exemption for Port Qasim to export copper, gold, and minerals; seeks assurance of transparency and fairness in the process

P@SHA seeks 10-year tax relief on IT exports to drive growth, investment

Industry urges long-term policy consistency to retain talent, attract FDI

Govt authorises Rs664.621 billion for development projects under PSDP in nine months 

Rs399.372bn spent so far, with notable allocations including Rs156.598bn to provinces, Rs3.231bn to Defence Division, Rs41.669bn to Higher Education Commission

Privatisation Commission approves transaction structure for Roosevelt Hotel sale or JV, scraps leasing option

PC finalises recommendations for submission to Cabinet Committee on Privatisation; bidding process for ZTBL privatisation discarded, new bids to be re-advertised

Finance minister to discuss rescheduling Pakistan’s debt with China at IMF Spring meetings

Aurangzeb set to engage with IMF, US Treasury, Saudi officials and explore Pakistan’s economic recovery strategies

FBR extends deadline for Sales Tax, Federal Excise Return submissions until April 25

Taxpayers granted extension for March 2025 returns, with due liabilities to be paid by the original due date

PM launches Performance Management System at FBR, calls for strong efforts to reduce debt

If we want to move away from IMF, we must work hard to increase our revenues, says Shehbaz 

IFC and industries ministry join hands to accelerate electric vehicle adoption

Pakistan looks to shift over 23 million motorcycles and rickshaws to electric power

KSE-100 closes 414 points higher as sentiment is lifted by positive indicators

Market ends week on positive note amid record current account surplus

Weekly inflation falls 0.69% as food prices ease

SPI-based inflation falls amid sharp correction in perishables