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Pakistan considers dairy reforms to target $2 billion in exports by 2035
October 17, 2026
Pakistan considers dairy reforms to target $2 billion in exports by 2035
LAHORE: Pakistan is considering liberalising its dairy market and removing milk from the list of essential commodities as part of…
Pakistan’s manufacturing output edges up 0.67% in August
October 17, 2026
Pakistan’s manufacturing output edges up 0.67% in August
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector recorded modest growth in August 2026, as gains in petroleum products, automobiles and garments were offset…
Pakistan’s BoP deficit widens to $4.39bn in September
October 17, 2026
Pakistan’s BoP deficit widens to $4.39bn in September
Pakistan’s overall balance of payments (BoP) recorded a deficit of $4.39 billion in September, compared with $118 million in August,…
Pakistan seeks US investment in Balochistan minerals
October 17, 2026
Pakistan seeks US investment in Balochistan minerals
Pakistan will host the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) on November 12-13 as the government steps up efforts to…
Trump waives Russia sanctions as Ukraine faces deepening crisis
October 17, 2026
Trump waives Russia sanctions as Ukraine faces deepening crisis
US President Donald Trump has waived sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, deepening concerns over Washington’s weakening support…
Pakistan freelancers earn record $197 million in September 2026
October 17, 2026
Pakistan freelancers earn record $197 million in September 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani freelancers have achieved a new milestone in the digital economy, recording the highest monthly foreign exchange earnings in…
Aurangzeb takes up Pakistan’s economic performance, credit outlook with Fitch
October 16, 2026
Aurangzeb takes up Pakistan’s economic performance, credit outlook with Fitch
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) met…
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards for first time in over 7 decades
October 16, 2026
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards for first time in over 7 decades
Pakistan has been named to head the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank…
Large-scale manufacturing output rises 0.7% year-on-year
October 16, 2026
Large-scale manufacturing output rises 0.7% year-on-year
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector recorded 0.7% year-on-year growth, although output declined 5% month-on-month, according to data released by the…
FBR extends tax returns deadline until Oct 31
October 16, 2026
FBR extends tax returns deadline until Oct 31
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 by…