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Business & Economy

Finance Business & Economy

IMF revises Pakistan’s growth forecast to 2.6%

Cuts Pakistan’s current account deficit estimate to 0.1% of GDP

23 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan Budget 2025-26: Govt orders return of unused budget funds by April 30

Move aims to boost resource allocation efficiency for FY 2025-26

22 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan looks to enhance US imports of cotton and soybeans

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is in Washington for the IMF-World Bank spring meetings

22 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Punjab govt tightens tax laws to curb evasion - check here

Excise and Taxation Department empowered to send recovery notices to defaulters

22 April 2025

Auto Business & Economy

Pak Suzuki launches Alto 2025: New features and price revealed

Alto 2025 gets ISOFIX, ABS brakes & power windows

18 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan achieves record $1.2 billion current account surplus in March 2025

Remittances jump to a record high of $4.1 billion during March

17 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan Budget 2025-26: How much tax relief will salaried class get? Details inside

Federal government to present budget for 2025-26 in the first week of June

17 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Budget 2025-26: Which everyday food items will become more expensive?

Excise duties on sodas and fruit juices may see a hefty increase of 30 to 40 percent

16 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Big relief for salaried class in Budget 2025-26: Proposed reforms revealed

Discussions underway to introduce structured tax reform for pensioners

16 April 2025

Power Business & Economy

Govt likely to impose carbon levy on petrol amid IMF talks

Proposed carbon levy set to affect prices and consumer budgets, if finalised

13 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

No plans to retaliate on Trump’s tariff, says FinMin Aurangzeb

Says govt working to maintain a balanced relationship with its allies in global trade

13 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pensioners targeted as PM Shehbaz plans new tax measures

Key measures include abolishing tax breaks for high-income pensioners, introducing a Rs5 per litre carbon levy on fuel

12 April 2025

Business & Economy Market News

KSE-100 index drops 1,379 points amid escalating global trade war

Heavy losses hit key sectors, mirroring a global market sell-off led by tariff wars and economic uncertainty

09 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Binance founder named Strategic Advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council

High-Level meeting welcomes Changpeng Zhao as key figure in Pakistan’s digital revolution

08 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

What are UAE’s new tax measures?

Exempts Qualifying Investment Funds and specific limited partnerships from corporate tax under new regulations

06 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Tough decisions needed to break free from IMF: FinMin Aurangzeb

Says state-owned institutions costing national exchequer Rs 800 to 1,000 billion annually

05 April 2025

Power Business & Economy

Here are the new electricity rates for domestic and industrial consumers!

New plan provides relief to households, industries, and agriculture

03 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

How will Trump’s massive global tariffs impact Pakistan?

European leaders condemn Trump’s tariffs as blow to global economy

03 April 2025

Finance Business & Economy

IMF delegation to arrive in Pakistan for budget talks ahead of FY 2025-26

Pakistan targets Rs 15,270 billion revenue in next fiscal year budget

03 April 2025

Power Business & Economy

OGRA announces massive LPG price hike

LPG prices have been increased by 54 paisas per kilogram

31 March 2025

Business & Economy Market News

Digital payments dominate 88% of retail transactions in Pakistan

State Bank of Pakistan reports Rs24 trillion handled by digital channels

30 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Azerbaijan offers Pakistan $1 billion financial lifeline

Expresses interest in $2 billion investment for Pakistan’s motorways

30 March 2025

Power Business & Economy

Govt announces new petrol and diesel prices

Minister for Petroleum says government is committed to reducing electricity prices

28 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

FinMin hints at interest rate cuts, electricity tariff reductions

Says upcoming federal budget will bring major reforms in taxation

28 March 2025

Power Business & Economy

IMF approves power tariff reduction

PM expected to announce reduction of up to Rs 7 per unit in electricity tariffs

27 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

UAE unveils new currency notes with advanced security features

Banks and exchange houses instructed to update their ATMs and currency-counting machines

27 March 2025

Power Business & Economy

Federal cabinet rejects additional tax on solar power consumers

Cabinet also approves electricity price reduction amid lower fuel costs

26 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz celebrates $1.3 billion IMF agreement as economic milestone

Highlights peace and economic progress as pillars of national development

26 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Govt approves PIA privatisation plans to sell up to 100pc shares

Decision aims to reduce the financial burden on the national treasury

25 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

FBR extends tax return filing date

Due date, initially set for March 18, 2025, has now been extended to March 27, 2025.

25 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

OGDCL confirms $627 million investment in Reko Diq mining project

First phase of development is set to begin in 2028, with an initial annual processing capacity of 45 million tons

25 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

How to get fresh currency notes for Eid 2025? Details inside!

Fresh currency notes are in high demand for Eidul Fitr 2025

23 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan receives $4.9 billion in eight months

ADB and World Bank boost Pakistan’s loan portfolio amid financial challenges

21 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan Crypto Council proposes Bitcoin mining with excess electricity

Finance Minister Aurangzeb acknowledges the potential of cryptocurrency

21 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Pakistan nears IMF breakthrough, says FinMin Aurangzeb

Says the country is seriously threatened by fast melting glaciers, increasing pollution, and shifting weather patterns

21 March 2025

Power Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz to announce Rs 8 per unit electricity price cut on March 23

Lower tariff will be applicable from April 1, 2025

19 March 2025

Finance Business & Economy

Finance ministry denies rejecting salary hike for govt employees

Talks on the matter are ongoing, and the rumors of an outright rejection are unfounded

18 March 2025

Business & Economy Market News

Chicken prices skyrocket in Karachi, likely to hit Rs800/kg in Ramazan

Despite official rate for live chicken being Rs420 per kg, it's being sold at Rs500

22 February 2025

Business & Economy Market News

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Silver price decreased by Rs50 to settle at Rs3,380 per tola

22 February 2025

Finance Business & Economy

IMF delegation to visit Pakistan for EFF program review

Technical meetings will begin in late February, with potential climate funding of $1 billion.

22 February 2025

Business & Economy Startups

Govt to unveil corruption-free Ramazan package sans utility stores: PM Shehbaz

Govt to unveil corruption-free Ramazan package sans utility stores: PM Shehbaz

04 February 2025