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Pakistan pays Rs32.2tr interest on debt in five years
August 20, 2026
Pakistan pays Rs32.2tr interest on debt in five years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan paid Rs32.239 trillion in interest on its debt during five years, while the country’s total debt stood at…
Pakistan, South Korean companies sign six MoUs
August 20, 2026
Pakistan, South Korean companies sign six MoUs
Commerce Minister urged Pakistani and South Korean business community to enhance partnership. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan addressed Pakistan-South Korea…
Pakistan signs first diversified payment rights programme with IFC and Bank Alfalah
August 20, 2026
Pakistan signs first diversified payment rights programme with IFC and Bank Alfalah
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a new step towards expanding its external financing options after the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and…
Pakistan plans fisheries policy to unlock $10 billion maritime potential
August 20, 2026
Pakistan plans fisheries policy to unlock $10 billion maritime potential
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary has said the government is working on a comprehensive National…
Government considers income tax on farmers to meet IMF targets
August 20, 2026
Government considers income tax on farmers to meet IMF targets
The federal government is considering a new strategy to strengthen agricultural income tax collection as part of efforts to meet…
Oil prices extend gains as Middle East supply concerns keep markets on edge
August 20, 2026
Oil prices extend gains as Middle East supply concerns keep markets on edge
Global oil prices continued to rise on Thursday as persistent uncertainty surrounding the US-Israeli conflict with Iran raised fresh concerns…
Diesel price expected to fall by Rs30-32 per litre soon: Petroleum minister
August 19, 2026
Diesel price expected to fall by Rs30-32 per litre soon: Petroleum minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said the price of diesel is expected to be reduced by Rs30…
Meta and Pakistan launch AI training programme to help small businesses
August 19, 2026
Meta and Pakistan launch AI training programme to help small businesses
Meta Platforms and Pakistan have launched a joint artificial intelligence training programme aimed at helping small businesses expand their digital…
FinMin Aurangzeb confirms request for $10b feasibility to US
August 19, 2026
FinMin Aurangzeb confirms request for $10b feasibility to US
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday confirmed the Exchange Stabilization Feasibility for a $10 billion…
FBR to monitor large financial transactions
August 19, 2026
FBR to monitor large financial transactions
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory to report financial transactions exceeding Rs100 million to its…