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Pakistan’s Real Economy Could Be Close to $1 Trillion: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s real economy could be close to $1 trillion, nearly double the officially documented figure of $411…
Govt to Engage Global Experts for Faster SOE Privatisation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Privatisation Commission to engage internationally recognised experts to accelerate the privatisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). He stressed that…
Pakistan to Privatise 82% Stake in First Women Bank
The government of Pakistan is set to privatise its 82.64% stake in First Women Bank Limited (FWBL), transferring majority ownership to UAE-based International Holding Company…
Rs 750 Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for October 2025
The National Savings has confirmed that the Draw No. 104 for the Rs 750 Prize Bond will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at…
World Bank Projects 2.6% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY2025-26
The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% for FY2025-26, citing ongoing catastrophic floods and renewed inflationary pressures as key challenges weighing on…
Punjab Approves Rs20,000 Per Acre Aid for Farmers Hit by Floods
The Punjab government has approved Rs20,000 per acre aid for farmers to compensate for crop losses, according to an official statement issued on Saturday. The…
CCP Approves Systems Limited’s Acquisition of BAT SAA Services
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of SAA Services (Private) Limited by Systems Limited from the British American Tobacco International…
Trump Admin Ends Clean Energy Projects, Freezes Billions in New York
The Trump administration has announced the termination of dozens of clean energy projects and frozen billions in funding for major New York infrastructure initiatives, escalating…
FM Aurangzeb Confirms Pakistan’s $500m Eurobond Repayment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that Pakistan successfully repaid its $500m Eurobond on September 30, reassuring investors of the country’s ability to meet future…
Finance Ministry Announces Timely Repayment of $500M Eurobond by Pakistan
Pakistan has cleared a major financial milestone by repaying its $500 million Eurobond that matured on September 30, 2025. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the…
ADB Projects 3% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY2026
Pakistan’s improved macroeconomic conditions have boosted growth in fiscal year 2025, supported by investment inflows and policy reforms, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in…
Philip Morris Announces Voluntary Delisting from PSX
Philip Morris has formally announced its voluntary delisting from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), following a strategic share buyback that concentrated nearly all ownership in…
