Pakistan moves to retire PKR 500 billion SBP debt early
Combined early debt retirements hit PKR 1.5 trillion in FY25
From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child war survivors
Bioniks uses remote imaging to design custom arms at low cost; Hopes to pioneer large-scale solution for people impacted by war
Electricity bill tax revenue falls to Rs490 billion from Rs600 billion
Electricity consumption from July to March FY25 records 80,111 GWh against 83,109 GWh in FY24, showing a 3.6% drop
Pakistan-India trade continues despite conflict, with imports hitting a 3-year high
Imports from India reached $211.5 million in 11 months of FY25, and exports remained minimal
Pakistan, US reach trade deal framework ahead of Trump’s July 9 deadline
Deal, aims to preserve Pakistan’s access to US market and boost exports, could increase imports of US goods and attract investment in sectors like mining and energy
Pakistan seeks backing from foreign donors to cut power tariffs in a bid to revive industry, agriculture: reportÂ
Price reduction will only apply to additional electricity consumption; donors express concerns about sustainability of package
Govt seeks legal opinion on SIFC’s authority in hiring lobbying firm for GSP Plus renewal
SIFC backed Ministry of Commerce’s request to hire M/s Haider Global BVBA to assist in securing GSP Plus extensionÂ
Federal govt notifies 10% pay raise for employees
Relief package, effective from July 1, 2025, covers both civilian and military personnel; includes 30% Disparity Reduction AllowanceÂ
Govt finalizes major industrial policy reforms to revive declining sector
New industrial policy targets export growth, import substitution, and SME support amid declining sector contribution to GDP
Pakistan pushes trade, green corridors, and regional connectivity at ECO Summit
At the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan, PM Shehbaz Sharif advances rail links, climate finance, and investment partnerships with regional leaders from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Iran
PSX closes at new record high as bulls add over 1,200 points
KSE-100 Index ends at 131,949.06 on Friday amid broad-based buying and policy-driven momentum
Pakistan plans talks to resolve Indus Waters Treaty suspension, may approach Permanent Court of Arbitration if needed: report
If bilateral talks fail, Pakistan will approach the World Bank for a Permanent Court of Arbitration to address India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty
Supreme Court launches e-filing system to streamline case submissions across Pakistan
New digital system allows electronic submission of case files, memos, and judgments, aiming to reduce paper use and cut down on processing time and costs
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit $19.87 billion amid stabilisation efforts
Reserves surge by $5.12 billion in a year, with SBP holdings rising to $14.51 billion
Govt may revisit Qatar LNG deal: Petroleum Minister
Minister flags surplus LNG, subsidy burdens, and stalled refinery investments as government mulls policy shifts across energy sector