13 h. ago SBP not to repeat past mistakes of accelerating demand, economic growth

Pakistan will not “repeat past mistakes such as accelerating demand and economic growth too rapidly”, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Monday. Speaking at the launch of Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code by SBP in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), he said he was confident that the ongoing transition from […]

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16 h. ago PM Shehbaz invites UAE telecom giant to expand investment in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from a leading UAE-based telecom company on Monday in Islamabad. He welcomed the delegation and invited them to explore further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s key economic sectors. The prime minister assured full support and facilities for foreign investors. The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance […]

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22 h. ago Macroeconomic policies, financial inclusion pillars of Pakistan’s economy

KARACHI – Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, said that structural reforms will be undertaken for sustainable and

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24 h. ago Field Marshal Munir: India’s claims baseless, Pakistan ready to defend firmly

Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned that any attack on the country will face an extremely harsh response. He said that any attempt to hit Pakistan’s cities, military bases, ports, or economic centers would be answered with a reaction much stronger than expected. He issued this strong statement during his address […]

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25 h. ago Pakistan’s cotton output crashes to 5.5 million bales, industry demands urgent reforms

Pakistan’s cotton production has plummeted from a peak of 15 million bales to just 5.5 million, sending shockwaves through the textile sector and pressuring the country’s foreign reserves. As local supply shrinks, the industry is increasingly relying on imported cotton, raising serious economic concerns. Industry leaders are urging federal and provincial governments to introduce crop […]

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46 h. ago Tax revenue from electricity bills drops by Rs110 billion amid falling consumption

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs490 billion in taxes through electricity bills in FY2024–25, marking a sharp decline of Rs110 billion compared to Rs600 billion collected in the previous fiscal year. This drop reflects changing energy consumption trends and slower economic activity. According to official sources, the decrease in tax revenue is largely […]

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46 h. ago Furniture council calls for urgent digital shift to boost economy

Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq has called on the government to prioritise digital transformation to create a transparent, accountable, and efficient economic system. While chairing a PFC Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Ashfaq emphasised that adopting modern digital tools improves transparency in financial activities, reduces corruption, and simplifies business operations across […]

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47 h. ago FPCCI urges nationwide shift to solar power for economic and energy relief

Pakistan can unlock major economic and environmental benefits by adopting solar energy across the country, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Saturday. During a meeting with a group of industrialists led by Zia Ur Rehman, Shahid Imran, convener of FPCCI’s Regional Committee on Food, highlighted Pakistan’s over 300 sunny […]

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52 h. ago Fawad says Nawaz’s revenge against Imran backfired, slams current political setup

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said Nawaz Sharif damaged his own political standing by focusing on revenge against PTI founder Imran Khan. He stated that Nawaz’s decisions weakened his party’s influence and public image. Speaking on a TV show, Fawad argued that personal grudges should not drive national politics, as they often lead to political […]

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68 h. ago Senate polls in KP: PTI faces major setback as seat loss looms

The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are scheduled for July 21, 2025, but all eyes are on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party is expected to lose three of its confirmed Senate seats. This could be a major setback for PTI, which previously held a dominant position in the provincial assembly. According to […]

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69 h. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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3 d. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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3 d. ago A walk of unity: Pakistan, Türkiye & Azerbaijan leaders bond in Khankendi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and friendly meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit. Following the summit, the three leaders took a symbolic walk through the streets of Khankendi, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and deep-rooted […]

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3 d. ago Rifts in PTI resurface as Mishal Yousafzai targets Aleema Khan’s son

Fresh cracks have appeared within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as senior leader and Core Committee member Mishal Yousafzai launched a veiled attack on Shehr Shah, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of party founder Imran Khan. In a strongly worded social media post, Mishal questioned the legal leniency Shehr Shah allegedly received in […]

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3 d. ago Budget rumors were planted by our own people, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that the rumors about the provincial government not presenting the budget were spread by individuals from within their own political camp. He stressed that had the budget failed to pass in the assembly, it would have led to the downfall of the government, and the blame […]

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3 d. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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3 d. ago IHC overturns sentences of four PTI workers involved in May 9 riots

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Thursday, overturning their previous convictions linked to the May 9 riots. The four individuals had challenged their sentences in the IHC after being convicted by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on May 30 for their involvement in an attack on a police station […]

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3 d. ago PM emphasizes digital transactions to ensure economic transparency

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the importance of implementing a digital transaction system across Pakistan, stressing its potential to bring transparency to the country’s economy. Chairing a meeting on the shift to a cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s House, the prime minister urged the facilitation of payments between citizens […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to boost trade and investment cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance their cooperation in the fields of trade and investment while expressing satisfaction over the progress made regarding the investment prospects. Both […]

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3 d. ago No jail talks: Nawaz won’t visit Imran, says senator Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD – Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary Leader of PML-N in the Senate, firmly denied reports claiming that party leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was planning to visit Adiala Jail to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. Terming the rumors “baseless, meaningless, and absurd,” Siddiqui said Nawaz Sharif has no intention of visiting the prison. […]

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