ECC Approves Rs. 24B Grants for Defence & Law and Order
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved supplementary grants worth Rs. 24 billion to…
ECC Greenlights Amendments to B2B Barter Trade with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved key amendments to the Business-to-Business (B2B) Barter Trade…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Soars 46% in September 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in September 2025, hitting US$3.3 billion, a 46% year-on-year increase, raising fresh concerns for the economy. According to data from…
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…
ECB Selects AI Firm to Tackle Digital Euro Fraud Risks
The European Central Bank (ECB) has chosen Portuguese artificial intelligence firm Feedzai to design fraud detection systems for its upcoming digital euro, marking a major…
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…
Gillette Pakistan Confirms PSX Delisting as P&G Exits
Gillette Pakistan Limited has formally announced its delisting from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as its parent company, Procter & Gamble (P&G), is discontinuing direct…
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Officially Announce Exit From Pakistan Operations
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it will wind down all direct manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan, transitioning to…
Pakistan Inflation Jumps to 5.6% in September 2025
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose sharply in September 2025, reaching 5.6% compared to 3.0% in August, according to the latest CPI report. The surge reflects faster…
Pakistan-IMF Talks Progress, No New Taxes: Finance Minister
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured that Pakistan’s talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are moving forward on a positive note, and the…
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…