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Punjab Announces 10 Initiatives for Farmers, Including Apna Kisan Bank
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday announced 10 major initiatives for farmers, including the first Apna Kisan Bank, interest-free loans of up to…
Govt Plans to Expand Petrol Subsidy to 5 Million More Beneficiaries
The federal government has agreed in principle to widen its targeted petroleum subsidy to cover diesel and up to five million additional beneficiaries. The understanding…
Pakistan to Chair IMF and World Bank Boards for First Time Since 1953
Pakistan has been selected to chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in 2027, marking the…
Pakistan Loses 2.5% of GDP to Cyber Fraud, Tops Global List
Pakistan currently faces massive exposure to cyber-enabled financial scams. Scammers actively exploit online platforms, telecommunications networks, and payment systems. As a result, Pakistan loses an…
Pakistan Assures IMF Subsidies Will Remain Targeted and Limited
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that subsidies will remain targeted, time-bound and budget-neutral as the government continues its economic reform programme. Finance…
Finance Minister Highlights Signs of Pakistan’s Economic Recovery
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted improvements in Pakistan’s fiscal and external balances, rising foreign exchange reserves, credit rating upgrades and renewed access to international…
IMF Warns of Inflation Pressures as Pakistan Growth Remains at 3.5 Percent
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its inflation forecast for Pakistan to 9.9 percent for the current fiscal year while keeping its growth projection…
IMF Warns AI Stock Crash Could Shake Global Financial Stability
The International Monetary Fund has warned that a sudden crash in AI stock prices could send shockwaves through the entire global financial system. The organization…
Pakistan Set to Receive $1.2 Billion as IMF Clears Key Hurdle
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) with Pakistan on the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…
Salaried Class Pays Rs90 Billion More Tax Than Retail and Real Estate Together
Salaried individuals paid Rs144 billion in income tax in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, Rs90 billion more than the retail and real…
IMF Agrees to Continue Fuel Subsidy but Blocks New Beneficiaries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to the continuation of the Prime Minister’s fuel subsidy for existing beneficiaries but has demanded that no new…
SOE Losses Average Rs2.8 Billion a Day as Fiscal Support Rises
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) earned a net adjusted profit of Rs80.5 billion in July-December FY26, a 30 percent decline from Rs114.3 billion in the same period…
Pakistan Amends SOE Policy to Meet IMF Reform Condition
Pakistan has amended its State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ownership and Management Policy, 2023, to align the financial reporting framework for state-owned entities with International Financial Reporting…
