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Pakistan exports drop 7.11% in July–January despite January surge
February 23, 2026
Pakistan exports drop 7.11% in July–January despite January surge
Pakistan’s export performance showed mixed trends during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, with overall shipments declining…
Cement exports increase 9.91% to $206.72 million in seven months
February 23, 2026
Cement exports increase 9.91% to $206.72 million in seven months
The exports of cement witnessed an increase of 9.91 percent during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2025-26…
Pakistan’s external debt profile remains predominantly concessional, long-term
February 23, 2026
Pakistan’s external debt profile remains predominantly concessional, long-term
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external…
Punjab collects Rs227.85 billion in first half of fiscal year
February 23, 2026
Punjab collects Rs227.85 billion in first half of fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ruled that following the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan…
PSX closes in red as KSE-100 sheds over 5,400 points
February 23, 2026
PSX closes in red as KSE-100 sheds over 5,400 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the week on a downturn as it registered massive decline, with selling pressure…
Gold prices increase by Rs3,000 per tola
February 23, 2026
Gold prices increase by Rs3,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices witnessed a notable increase both in international and local markets on Monday. The price of…
Pakistan, US discuss trade and investment opportunities during Washington meeting
February 21, 2026
Pakistan, US discuss trade and investment opportunities during Washington meeting
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to discuss ways…
Fresh oil and gas discovery brings hope for Pakistan’s energy future
February 21, 2026
Fresh oil and gas discovery brings hope for Pakistan’s energy future
Pakistan has received encouraging news on the energy front with the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in the…
FBR mandates POS integration for 14+ sectors to boost tax compliance
February 21, 2026
FBR mandates POS integration for 14+ sectors to boost tax compliance
In a sweeping move aimed at strengthening tax compliance and expanding documentation of the economy, the Federal Board of Revenue…
Pakistan shuts down social media firewall ahead of 5G auction
February 21, 2026
Pakistan shuts down social media firewall ahead of 5G auction
The Government of Pakistan has reportedly decided to permanently discontinue its controversial national internet firewall project ahead of the upcoming…