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Punjab intensifies crackdown on profiteers with 80,000 inspections during Ramadan
February 25, 2026
Punjab intensifies crackdown on profiteers with 80,000 inspections during Ramadan
LAHORE: Authorities in Punjab have intensified their crackdown against profiteers, conducting more than 80,000 inspections across the province on the…
Pakistan assures IMF of sweeping procurement reforms, ends SOE favouritism by 2026
February 25, 2026
Pakistan assures IMF of sweeping procurement reforms, ends SOE favouritism by 2026
The federal government has assured the International Monetary Fund that a comprehensive overhaul of public procurement regulations will be completed…
Pakistan, World Bank agree to boost economic stability and climate reforms
February 25, 2026
Pakistan, World Bank agree to boost economic stability and climate reforms
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening development cooperation with the World Bank, with both sides agreeing to accelerate reforms…
Pakistan targets first 200MW competitive power auction by June under CMOD
February 25, 2026
Pakistan targets first 200MW competitive power auction by June under CMOD
Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has announced that Pakistan is set to finalise its first 200-megawatt…
NEPRA to decide on Rs1.78 tariff hike tomorrow
February 25, 2026
NEPRA to decide on Rs1.78 tariff hike tomorrow
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to announce its final verdict tomorrow on a proposed increase in…
Non-banking assets in Pakistan jump 21pc to Rs6.84 trillion
February 25, 2026
Non-banking assets in Pakistan jump 21pc to Rs6.84 trillion
Pakistan’s non-bank financial sector expanded sharply in the first half of FY26, with total assets jumping 21 percent to Rs6.84…
D-8 Chief holds high-level talks in Turkey to boost trade
February 25, 2026
D-8 Chief holds high-level talks in Turkey to boost trade
The Secretary General of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation, Sohail Mahmood, met several senior Turkish political and government…
Share prices take another plunge at Pakistan Stock Exchange
February 25, 2026
Share prices take another plunge at Pakistan Stock Exchange
The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Wednesday again, losing 1,632.25 points, a…
PM Shehbaz stresses boosting trade, diversifying exports to Qatar
February 24, 2026
PM Shehbaz stresses boosting trade, diversifying exports to Qatar
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan’s exports to…
FBR seeks Rs100 billion reduction in tax collection target from IMF
February 24, 2026
FBR seeks Rs100 billion reduction in tax collection target from IMF
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to approach the IMF (International Monetary Fund) with a request to…