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OPEC Lowers Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast for 2026
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has revised downward its global oil demand growth forecast for 2026 amid continued disruptions in energy markets caused by the…
KSE-100 Index Gains 1,000 Points as Buying Returns to PSX
The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged nearly 1,000 points during early trading on Thursday as buying activity returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange amid renewed investor confidence. At…
Govt Pushes Banks to Expand Loans for Women Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed commercial banks to improve access to financing for women entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), stressing the need to strengthen…
Budget 2026-27: IMF Warns on Tax Shortfall, Seeks Consumer Oil Cost Transfer
The Finance Ministry has begun sharing fiscal data with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during technical talks aimed at finalising the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.…
Budget 2026-27: Corporate Dividend Tax Relief Rejected After IMF Opposition
The federal government has rejected a proposal to scrap the tax on inter-corporate dividends ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 federal budget, following opposition from IMF.…
Govt Eyes AI Tools to Crack Down on Tax Evasion
The federal government is preparing AI-based tools and digital monitoring systems to fight tax evasion, as part of its upcoming federal budget for the fiscal…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 14th May, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
Mobilink Bank Launches BiBi app; Advances Women’s Digital Inclusion and Social Impact
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, has launched the “Bibi App,” a breast cancer awareness mobile application designed to support Pakistani women through accessible…
GDP Growth Revised for FY 2025-26 Quarters
The National Accounts Committee approved revised quarterly and annual economic growth figures, reporting updated GDP estimates for fiscal years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. The meeting…
Chinese Apparel Giant “Challenge Fashion” Expands in Pakistan: Aims for $500M Exports & 20,000 Jobs
Chinese apparel manufacturer Challenge Fashion plans a massive operational expansion in Pakistan. The company targets a staggering $400 to $500 million in annual exports. An…
Pakistan Receives $1.3 Billion Loan Tranche From IMF
Pakistan has received approximately $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund after the successful completion of key reviews under the country’s ongoing financial support programs, the State Bank…
Pakistan Records Lowest Fiscal Deficit in 27 Years
Pakistan recorded its lowest fiscal deficit in at least 27 years during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, driven by strong provincial…
