Pakistan to fully deregulate sugar sector, in line with IMF recommendations
Major policy shift aims to eliminate government intervention in sugar and sugarcane prices, promote market-driven pricing, and boost competition in the sugar industry
PTA directed to auction next-gen mobile spectrum, $630 million in non-tax revenue expected
Auction will include spectrum for 5G deployment; PTA also introduces new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, enabling them to offer services under their brand through agreements with licensed operators, without the need for spectrum
Cabinet approves revised vehicle import policy for overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis allowed to import used vehicles up to three years old under new framework, with tighter regulations
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss $2 billion JF-17 fighter jet deal amid deepening defence ties
Loan conversion could boost military cooperation as Islamabad seeks to expand arms exports
Pakistan and Bangladesh to resume direct flights on January 29
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to operate twice-weekly Dhaka-Karachi service after 14-year hiatus
Outgoing SECP chairman, two commisioners receive Rs90 million in financial benefits despite Senate committee’s directive
Three officials clear final settlements, including controversial salary increase, on their last working day, defying Senate Standing Committee's instructions
Delay likely in next NFC meeting as working groups struggle to finalize recommendations
Limited progress by working groups delays consolidation of recommendations, likely postponing next NFC session, originally scheduled for January 8 or 15
FBR to expand Track & Trace System to tiles, textiles, and Green Leaf Threshing units
New monitoring initiative aims to tackle tax evasion and boost revenue in tobacco, sugar, cement, tiles, and textile sectors
Pakistan may not need IMF support within six months, defence minister says, citing increased military equipment orders
Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs discuss JF-17 fighter jet procurement, training collaboration, and aerospace technology advancements
Pakistan equity market hits two-decade high with record Rs85 billion in daily turnover
Surge in turnover driven by local mutual fund buying and shift from fixed-income to equities
Govt freezes gas prices for six months despite Rs3 trillion circular debt
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik assures no increase in gas tariffs through winter, as efforts to tackle sector’s debt and losses continue
PSX rally powers ahead, KSE-100 closes above 185,000 mark
Benchmark index up over 2,800 points as buying broadens across banks, energy, cement and fertilisers
Govt to impose penalties, suspend import licences over non-compliance with localisation targets under new mobile policy
Mobile and Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy aims to shift Pakistan’s electronics sector from assembly-based operations toward deeper localisation and export-oriented manufacturing
Foreign investors pull $393 million from PSX despite strong 2025 market returns
SBP data show equity outflows exceed inflows in July–December FY26 as KSE-100 rises nearly 39% amid weak external indicators
US-based Nova Minerals confirms exploratory talks with Pakistan on antimony sourcing
Company says preliminary discussions have been held in relation to sourcing antimony concentrate for testing purposes, principally to assess plant capability and all discussions remain exploratory in nature
