Pakistan’s solar capacity reaches 18,000MW, raising grid stability concerns: report
Power Division Secretary says net-metered and off-grid solar growth requires careful integration with national grid
Cabinet Committee approves bid for privatisation of First Women Bank
Government-to-government sale to UAE’s IHC entity set to boost FDI and investor confidence
FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to October 31
Deadline extended by 16 days following requests from trade bodies and the public
PSX closes marginally higher by 210 points amid IMF staff-level agreement
KSE-100 gains 0.13% as investors react to IMF deal amid profit-taking
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan for $1.2 billion in new loans
Agreement paves the way for Pakistan to access $1 billion under EFF and $200 million under RSF, contingent on IMF Executive Board approval
Pakistan, IMF discuss reform progress, agree to sustain fiscal discipline
Finance minister Aurangzeb holds key meetings with IMF, World Bank and US officials in Washington; discusses reforms, investment, and climate resilience on first day of IMF-World Bank meetings
FBR seizes Bahria Town land in Rawalpindi over Rs26.46 billion tax default
527K-10M plot at Mouza Kathar Sharqi placed under attachment; public warned against transactions
Reports on Pakistan shipping rare earth minerals to US are baseless, says China
Reports are “misinformed, invented, or designed to drive a wedge” between the two countries; samples shown to US were gem ores purchased by staff in Pakistan, says China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Petrol prices likely to drop by Rs6 per litre as global oil markets soften
Diesel, kerosene, and light diesel oil expected to see smaller cuts from October 16
Pakistan’s external debt rises to $92.2bn as Senate panel flags loan misuse, ADB project irregularities
Committee seeks full breakdown of borrowing since 2008; questions Rs172bn CAREC project and Sindh tender delays
Twin cities’ economy grinds to a halt as protests trigger widespread disruption
Supply chains severed, workforce stranded as key routes barricaded
Aurangzeb departs to attend IMF, World Bank annual meetings in US, staff-level deal on cards
Finance minister’s schedule includes over 65 meetings and events, including sessions with IMF and World Bank heads and US lawmakers
PM orders probe into alleged misuse of powers, salary hikes in key regulatory bodies
Seven-member committee to examine SECP pay increases, PTV and Radio Pakistan payment delays, and oversight gaps.
Pakistan’s import data shows $30bn gap between PSW and SBP figures over five years: report
IMF urges government to clarify trade data discrepancies and improve reporting transparency
SNGPL approves 50mmcfd pipeline capacity for Pakistan’s first private gas firm UGDC
Company allowed to supply natural gas to industrial consumers after year-long delay in allocation.