Govt inaugurates Swabi smart village to expand digital services in rural Pakistan
Third ‘Smart Village’ launched to improve digital access in rural areas
Pakistan considers U.S. commodity imports to avert Trump-era tariffs: Bloomberg
Pakistan weighs U.S. cotton and soybean imports to cut trade surplus
Govt scraps 24% of development projects, utilises Rs312bn out of Rs1,100bn PSDP budget in eight months
Out of 1,092 projects listed under the PSDP, 260 development schemes will be abolished
After leaks of unauthorised salary hikes, Nepra limits access to sensitive documents: report
Move includes punitive action against certain staff members, strict measures on circulation of official records and files; raises concerns about transparency in decision-making process
Govt to abolish 3% federal excise duty on property sales
PM’s task force on housing backs decision to reverse controversial tax, boosting the real estate sector ahead of IMF review
Govt keeps fuel prices unchanged, allocates savings to infrastructure projects in Balochistan
PM Sharif directs Rs300 billion saved from global petroleum price drop towards vital projects, including N-25 highway reconstruction and Kachhi Canal Phase-II completion
Central Power Purchasing Agency nears to sign deal with 18 banks for Rs1.275trn loan to reduce circular debt
Agreement expected by weekend, loan will provide fresh funding of Rs617 billion at 10.50% to 11% mark-up, repayments to be funded through Rs 3.23 per unit Debt Service Surcharge
Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘B-’ with stable outlook
Improved IMF performance, fiscal reforms boost investor confidence
PSX extends rally as investor sentiment improves, selling pressure returns in the last hour
Remittances boost and global cues support second straight day of gains
IMF identifies governance flaws in Pakistan, calls for reforms to tackle corruption and improve accountability: report
Fund’s findings point to issues in civil service politicisation, weak anti-corruption policies, and fragmented decision-making, urging for systemic reforms; assessment report expected by August 2025
Wapda justifies Rs1.74trn cost surge in Dasu project, cites rupee depreciation, security concerns
85% of cost increase linked to currency depreciation; transportation of Chinese workers to project site via helicopters another factor, Wapda submits response to CDWP
SIFC facilitates $148mn in mergers and acquisitions, boosting FDI to $1.6bn in FY2024-25
Pakistan's investment climate improves as Special Investment Facilitation Council attracts global capital
Pakistan initiates diplomatic talks with US to secure mutually beneficial trade deal
Govt also raises issue of reciprocal tariffs with a visiting US Congressional delegation
IFC reaffirms support for Pakistan’s investment and privatisation agenda
Global lender eyes deeper role in Pakistan’s infrastructure and privatisation push
PSX rebounds as KSE-100 surges nearly 1,500 points on investor buying
Market sentiment makes positive leaps as remittance data hits record figures