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IMF commends Pakistan’s reform progress, economic stability
April 16, 2026
IMF commends Pakistan’s reform progress, economic stability
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms during…
SMEDA-JICA Project: What’s new for women entrepreneurs in Punjab?
April 16, 2026
SMEDA-JICA Project: What’s new for women entrepreneurs in Punjab?
LAHORE: A team of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has begun work on a five-year women support programme being…
Punjab revenue authority collects over Rs250 billion in nine months
April 16, 2026
Punjab revenue authority collects over Rs250 billion in nine months
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority has released data for tax collection during the first three quarters of the current fiscal…
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
April 16, 2026
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
WASHINGTON: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned on Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the…
Pakistan gas crisis worsens as loadshedding, low pressure hit Punjab cities
April 16, 2026
Pakistan gas crisis worsens as loadshedding, low pressure hit Punjab cities
Residents across several cities have raised serious concerns over prolonged gas outages and persistently low pressure, saying the worsening situation…
Saudi Arabia opens new NEOM trade corridor
April 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia opens new NEOM trade corridor
Located on the coast of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia has rapidly emerged as an important international trade hub where…
PSX KSE-100 jumps 1,150 points on US–Iran peace hopes, oil prices dip
April 16, 2026
PSX KSE-100 jumps 1,150 points on US–Iran peace hopes, oil prices dip
Pakistan’s stock market opened Thursday’s trading session on a strong footing, driven by improving investor sentiment linked to easing geopolitical…
Rs 173 billion cut in federal development budget amid IMF pressure
April 15, 2026
Rs 173 billion cut in federal development budget amid IMF pressure
ISLAMABAD: The federal development budget has been significantly reduced by Rs 173 billion due to pressure from the International Monetary…
Saudi Arabia announces $3bn additional support, extends $5bn deposit
April 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia announces $3bn additional support, extends $5bn deposit
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has informed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has committed…
State Bank allows crypto companies to open bank accounts in Pakistan
April 15, 2026
State Bank allows crypto companies to open bank accounts in Pakistan
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed crypto companies to open bank accounts in the country and promulgated the Virtual Assets Act…