2 w. ago Facebook romance ends in divorce as Tunisian woman prepares to leave Pakistan

A 19-year-old Tunisian woman, Sanda Ayari, who came to Karachi to marry a Pakistani man she met on Facebook, is set to return home after their marriage ended in divorce just months later. Sanda arrived in Karachi on November 28, 2024, and married Muhammad Aamir the next day. The couple officially registered their marriage in […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s economic momentum grows as remittances hit $34.89 billion

Pakistan’s economy continues to strengthen for the second consecutive year under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Reforms and strategic investment policies have boosted confidence both locally and internationally. The country has shown progress in key areas including economic growth, trade, and investor returns. During the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25, remittances surged […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s cement exports soar to $287.9 million in first 11 months of FY2024

Pakistan’s cement exports have seen strong growth during the first eleven months of the fiscal year 2024-25, rising by 21.6 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data. The export value reached $287.946 million, up from $236.797 million in the previous year. In terms of volume, cement […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan surpasses $19.2B target with $20B in external inflows

Pakistan secured $20 billion in foreign loans and grants during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024–25. This amount surpassed the government’s annual target of $19.2 billion. The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) released this data in a recent report. These inflows helped support the country’s external financing needs amid ongoing economic challenges. About half […]

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3 w. ago Textile exports grow 7.37% to $16.36 billion in first 11 months of FY 2024

Pakistan’s textile exports increased by 7.37% during the first eleven months of the current financial year, reaching $16.36 billion. This marks a significant rise compared to $15.24 billion in the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The growth was driven by strong performance in key segments. Knitwear exports surged […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan’s current account surplus tops $1.8 billion in first 11 months of FY25

KARACHI – Pakistan’s current account balance showed a surplus of $1.812 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25, a significant improvement compared to a deficit of $1.572 billion in the same period last year. This positive trend reflects stronger external financial flows despite ongoing economic challenges. However, the current account recorded a […]

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last month Only 54% of federal development budget spent in first 11 months of FY25

The Ministry of Planning revealed that only 54% of Pakistan’s federal development budget was spent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024–25. This figure raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to execute planned projects on time. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the government spent Rs596.61 billion on development projects. […]

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