IMF Praises Pakistan’s Economic Reforms, Announces Feb 25 Visit for EFF and RSF Reviews
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Pakistan’s reform efforts under its ongoing programme, stating that the country has...
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US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP): The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce...
Pakistan plans export drive to address potato surplus, support farmers
The government is formulating a focused export strategy to deal with surplus potato stocks, aiming to stabilise domestic prices while...
Ramazan 2026: Government sets minimum Nisab at Rs503,529 for Zakat deduction
The government has set the Nisab for Zakat for the year 1446-47 A.H. at Rs503,529 for deductions from savings bank...
Gold price drops by Rs9,000 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, tracking losses in the global market. In the domestic market, the price of...
Arif Habib Group Moves to Acquire Remaining 25% Stake in PIA
KARACHI (MNN); The Arif Habib Group has announced plans to purchase the remaining 25 percent stake in Pakistan International Airlines...
Pakistan lowers industrial power tariffs by up to Rs 4.04 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reduced electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across all key categories by as much as Rs4.04 per unit,...
SBP unveils ‘Cyber Shield’ plan to bolster banking sector against cyber threats
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced “Cyber Shield,” a wide-ranging cyber resilience strategy designed to tackle escalating...
Rupee sees marginal gain against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee recorded a modest improvement against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday. By the end...
Fauji Cement, KAPCO Launch Public Offer to Acquire Up to 92% Stake in Attock Cement
Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) and Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) have announced a public offer to purchase up...
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