Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits $2.9bn in August 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s economy faces fresh pressure as the trade deficit widened sharply in August 2025, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and economic stability. The latest…

After HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank Also Announces Saturday Banking Hours

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Meezan Bank has announced revised Saturday banking hours, joining other major banks such as Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and United Bank Limited (UBL) in offering…

SBP Projects 3.25–4.25% Growth for Pakistan in FY2026

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) projecting growth between 3.25% and 4.25% in FY2026. The announcement was…

Deutsche Bank Announces New CCO in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Deutsche Bank has appointed Syed Ali Haider Zaidi as its new Chief Country Officer (CCO) in Pakistan, replacing Kamran Zaidi, who will be moving into…

ECC Approves Dollar-Based Returns for White Oil Pipeline Project

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The federal government has approved a dollar-based guaranteed return for the transportation of petroleum products through the Machike-Thallian-Tarujabba White Oil Pipeline, a 477-kilometer project costing…

PIA Privatisation Expected by November

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A parliamentary committee was informed on Monday that PIA privatisation is expected to be completed by November this year, with four companies currently in the…

FBR Launches Informational Campaign for Taxpayers

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new awareness campaign to help taxpayers with the process of filing income tax returns. Under this…

Pakistan, China Strengthen Financial Cooperation 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their strong financial partnership through high-level meetings in Beijing, signaling deeper cooperation in banking, investment, and economic reforms. The visit…

KSE-100 Index Nears 150,000 Amid Strong Market Momentum

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable surge on Monday as the KSE-100 Index came close to crossing the historic 150,000 mark, reflecting renewed…

Youth Ecopreneur Program 2025: Apply Now for Startup Funding

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan has launched the Youth Ecopreneur Program (YECO) under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) to empower young entrepreneurs in driving the country’s green transition.…

Pakistan’s Inflation Drops to 3% in August 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s inflation showed signs of easing in August 2025, providing relief to consumers amid rising cost-of-living concerns. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS),…

Pakistan Exports Soar 40% in First Month of FY 2025-26

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s exports have shown remarkable growth in the first month of the fiscal year 2025-26, signaling a positive trend for the country’s trade sector. Strong…

Pakistan Post Mail Suspension Hits US-Bound Deliveries After New Taxes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Post mail suspension to the United States has been confirmed after Washington introduced new taxes and duties on all categories of international shipments. Officials…

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