Pakistan Economy
IMF Team to Visit Pakistan for Third Review This Month
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is expected to visit Pakistan later this month to conduct the third review of the country’s ongoing economic program,…
KSE-100 Hits Record High: Pakistan Stocks Rally for Second Week
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Pakistan’s stock market continued its bullish streak for a second consecutive week, with the KSE-100 index hitting an all-time high of 189,167 points, marking a…
Kuwait-Backed Raqami Bank to Launch in Pakistan with $100 Million Investment
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Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), is set to begin operations in Pakistan next month with an initial investment of…
Karachi’s Weddings Generate Rs 33 Billion in 2025: A New Economic Powerhouse
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Karachi’s marriage industry has emerged as a significant driver of the city’s economy, generating nearly Rs 33 billion from weddings held during the 2025 winter…
Economic Coordination Committee Approves Over Rs 7 Billion for Pakistan Armed Forces
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The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved over Rs 7 billion in funds for the Defence…
Pakistan’s Remittances to Hit Record $41 Billion in 2026
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Pakistan’s remittances are projected to exceed $41 billion this year, marking a notable increase from $38 billion last year, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue…
SBP Awaits Cabinet Approval for New Currency Notes
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Pakistan is moving closer to introducing newly designed currency notes as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has finalized all preparatory work and is now…
PSX Closes Lower as Profit-Taking Hits KSE-100
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a bearish note as investors engaged in profit-booking ahead of the weekend, dragging the KSE-100 Index…
Funding the Future: How Macro Stability is Reshaping Pakistan’s Market
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For the first time in years, Pakistan’s economic narrative is moving from crisis management to growth momentum. As the new year begins, investors and businesses…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High Amid Strong Investor Activity
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish momentum as the KSE-100 Index gained 1.52%, closing at 179,039 points. This rally was driven primarily by local…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Balloons in December 2025
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in December 2025 as imports surged while exports continued to weaken, official trade data shows. The growing gap highlights mounting…
World Bank Approves $700 Million to Strengthen Pakistan’s economy
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The World Bank has approved $700 million in fresh financing for Pakistan under a multi-year reform initiative aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving public…
Government Highlights IMF Support, Reforms as Economy Stabilises
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Pakistan has begun moving out of severe economic stress as key indicators stabilise, an IMF tranche is secured and business friendly regulatory reforms are launched,…
