Tag: ECONOMY
16 Jul 2025
Public outcry as fuel prices rise again within two weeks
PM Shehbaz stated that easing the burden on the poor were among the government’s key priorities.
14 Jul 2025
Shares cross 135,500 mark amid positive economic indicators
Pakistan received a record-breaking $38.3 billion in worker remittances.
24 Jun 2025
Shares gain more than 6,500 points after Iran-Israel ceasefire
However, global shares and the dollar declined despite the truce.
11 Jun 2025
Provinces secure historic Rs8.2 trillion under NFC Award in FY2025-26 budget
The record transfers reflect both increased federal revenue collections and a continued commitment to resource devolution.
11 Jun 2025
E-commerce platforms to face 18% tax, online, COD orders no longer tax-free
E-commerce businesses will be required to submit monthly transaction data and tax returns.
3 Jun 2025
Pakistan to get $800 million from ADB for fiscal stability, despite Indian opposition
ADB Country Director for Pakistan, Emma Phan, noted that the country has made significant progress in stabilising its economy.
24 May 2025
IMF urges Pakistan to keep inflation between 5% and 7%
The IMF highlighted key areas for reform, including a primary surplus target of 1.6%.
14 May 2025
IMF disburses $1.23 billion tranche to Pakistan's account
Despite India’s request to halt tranche, IMF approved it.
3 May 2025
Pakistan sees lowest inflation in 60 years at 0.3%
During the 10 months of the ongoing fiscal year, a significant drop of 25.97% was recorded compared to last year.
22 Apr 2025
Dollar plummets to lowest level since 2022 after Trump's threats to oust Fed Chief
The decline occurred as the White House considered firing Federal Reserve Chair Powell.
17 Apr 2025
Govt to save Rs36 billion by abolishing 40,000 posts
According to the Cabinet Division, 11,558 of the abolished positions belong to Grade-1 employees, the lowest pay scale.
17 Apr 2025
World Bank declares Pakistan tax system 'unfair' and 'absurd'
Pakistan’s tax system is inequitable, with only 5 million return filers.
11 Apr 2025
FinMin hints at further power tariff reduction by July
Aurangzeb stated that the government achieved all targets set by the IMF.
28 Mar 2025
Forex reserves drop as Pakistan returns $1 billion Chinese loan
Pakistan's $2.7 billion loan from Chinese banks set to mature between April and June this year.
28 Jan 2025
Pakistan's majority rejects govt's claim of lower inflation: survey
A substantial 69% of women surveyed rejected the government claims, compared to 60% of men.