Rs 35.968 billion funding package approved for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts
Funds will support key projects, including solarising 120,000 off-grid households with Rs 13.5 billion and Rs 7 billion for police station construction and Levies force transformation
Pakistan, US to deepen economic ties amid reciprocal tariff talks: Aurangzeb
Finance minister says constructive engagement underway to finalise trade agreement
KSE-100 ends lower after volatile session despite strong early gains
Index swings over 1,000 points as investor sentiment remains mixed following policy rate hold
Foreign investment slips sharply in May, cumulative FDI down 7.5%
Total foreign inflows in May 2025 fell to $145.1 million compared to $544.8 million a year ago
Pakistan, US officials make headway in trade talks, focus on resolving Trump tariffs
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick lead discussions to finalise trade deal and ease reciprocal tariffs
Pakistan’s current account posts $103 million deficit in May 2025
Despite a monthly deficit, current account shows $1.81 billion surplus for first eleven months of FY2024-25
Govt to pass on impact of rising oil prices to consumers, no increase in petroleum levy
Finance Ministry confirms no PDL hike despite rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions, committee formed to monitor situation
Businesses in Punjab to face Rs 1 million penalty for refusing digital payments
Finance bill also proposes higher penalties for non-compliance with the Electronic Invoice Monitoring SystemÂ
Govt limits FBR’s arrest powers after public, business community concerns
PM establishes committee to review the matter, suggest stronger safeguards to prevent misuse of powers by tax officers
Pakistan explores oil supply from Saudi Arabia, UAE via pipelines if Strait of Hormuz is closed due to Iran-Israel conflict
Strait of Hormuz supplies 20% of global crude oil; if Iran closes it, global oil supplies, including to Pakistan, could be disrupted
Pakistan seeks IMF nod for special 1% tax on all goods to fund two dams amid water woes with India
Centre requests additional Rs77 billion to bridge financial gap for Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams due to provinces' reluctance to fund early completion of key water projects
Punjab’s external debt hits $6.1 billion, backed by multilateral and bilateral loans
In rupee terms, total debt is expected to reach Rs 1.71 trillion by the end of FY2024-25, with Rs 1,709 billion from external sources and Rs 1.29 billion from domestic lenders, representing 2.7% of Punjab’s GSDP
Punjab unveils Rs 5.33 trillion FY26 budget with Rs 740 bn surplus
Punjab announces record Rs1.24tr development outlay amid Rs5.335tr budget
MPC keeps interest rate at 11%; flags inflation and trade deficit risks
Central bank adopts wait-and-see approach amid inflation risks and external imbalances
PSX ends nearly flat as KSE-100 gains 82 points after volatile session
Market opens strong on Monday after budget clarity and easing concerns over CGT provisions