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Steady Cotton Rates Observed Across Major Pakistani Provinces
Pakistan’s cotton market stayed steady on Saturday as prices in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan held firm despite low trading activity. The latest data shows stable rates for cotton, Phutti and Primark varieties, offering a calm outlook for growers and traders.…
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Saudi Arabia to Introduce Sugar-Based Taxation System in 2026
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Saudi Arabia is set to roll out a new sugar-based taxation system for sweetened beverages starting January 2026, replacing the existing flat-rate excise model. According…
Pakistan’s Real Economy Could Be Close to $1 Trillion: Finance Minister
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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…
Punjab Revenue Authority’s Tax Collection Jumps 28pc Year-on-Year
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The Punjab Revenue Authority’s (PRA) tax collection jumped 28 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025–26, reaching Rs66.41 billion. The increase comes…
Govt to Engage Global Experts for Faster SOE Privatisation
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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…
Saudi Prince Mansour Bin Mohammed Al Saud to Acquire Majority Stake in K-Electric
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In a landmark move set to deepen Saudi-Pakistan economic relations, Prince Mansour Bin Mohammed Al Saud has signed an MoU with Pakistani investor Shehryar Chishti…
Pakistan’s Remittances Jump 11.3% Year-on-Year to $3.2 Billion
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Pakistan’s remittance inflows continued to rise in September 2025, climbing 11.3% year-on-year to $3.2 billion. On a month-to-month basis, inflows grew by 1.46%, showing steady…
Gold Prices Hold Steady in Pakistan After Hitting World Record
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Gold prices in Pakistan stayed unchanged on Thursday, holding steady after setting a world record a day earlier. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers…
Pakistan to Privatise 82% Stake in First Women Bank
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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…
Pakistan to Introduce New Licensing Policy for Business Chambers
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The Government of Pakistan is preparing to launch a new licensing policy for bilateral business chambers, designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and foreign trade partnerships.…
Saudi Trade Delegation Explores New Investment Avenues in Pakistan
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A high-level Saudi trade delegation led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud attended the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council Meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday.…
IMF Agrees to Revise Pakistan’s Tax Collection Target for FY2025
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed in principle to reduce Pakistan’s tax collection target for the ongoing fiscal year by Rs160 billion. Under the…
KSB to Build Major Engineering Factory in Pakistan
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German industrial powerhouse KSB has announced plans to set up a major manufacturing facility in Pakistan, marking a significant step in deepening economic cooperation between…
Provinces Get 24 Hours to Meet IMF Fiscal Targets
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The federal government has directed all provinces to urgently report progress on pending International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets within 24 hours, after delays threatened Pakistan’s…
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