Pakistan Economy
SBP to Legalize Digital Currencies Under New Bill 2025
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has agreed in principle to declare digital currencies legal in the country. However, a proper regulatory framework is still…
Pakistan, China Strengthen Financial Cooperation 2025
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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…
Pakistan Cuts Rs2.6 Trillion in Public Debt Before Maturity
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Pakistan has cut Rs2.6 trillion in public debt before its maturity, Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad confirmed on Sunday. In a statement on…
FBR Revenue Shortfall Hits Rs42bn in First Two Months of FY26
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a revenue shortfall of nearly Rs42 billion during the first two months of the current fiscal year,…
PTCL Group Posts 16% Revenue Growth in H1 2025
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PTCL Group has announced its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, recording 16% year-on-year revenue growth. The performance was driven by…
CCP Clears 117 Merger Applications in Pakistan
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has processed 117 pre-merger applications since August 2023, including 116 Phase-I approvals and one Phase-II order. The clearances reflect…
CCP Grants 85 Exemption Certificates to Key Industries in Pakistan
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared its backlog of applications and granted 85 exemption certificates across multiple sectors since August 2023. According to…
Pakistan Enters FY2026 With Lower Inflation, Narrower Deficit
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Pakistan entered the new fiscal year with signs of macroeconomic stability, as inflation slowed, the fiscal deficit narrowed, external inflows strengthened, and the stock market…
Pakistan Sees 59% Jump in July Foreign Inflows
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Pakistan began the new fiscal year with a strong rise in foreign inflows, recording $695 million in July, marking a 59 percent increase compared to…
IMF Delegation Visit to Pakistan Set for Next Economic Review
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The federal government has confirmed that an IMF delegation visit to Pakistan is scheduled for the upcoming economic review, with preparations now finalized. Federal Finance…
Audit Finds Five Countries Owe Pakistan Over Rs86 Billion
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Pakistan is still waiting to recover more than Rs86 billion from five countries that have defaulted on payments for decades, official audit documents reveal. These…
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $2.75 Billion in July 2025
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Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $2.75 billion in July 2025, marking a sharp increase of over 44 percent compared to the $1.90 billion deficit recorded in…
TDAP Rolls Out Export-Boosting Framework to Position Pakistan Globally
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ISLAMABAD: The 12th Board Meeting of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Minister for Commerce,…
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