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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens to $356m in Sep
October 16, 2026
Pakistan’s current account deficit widens to $356m in Sep
Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $356 million in September 2026, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan…
Pakistan’s mineral reserves estimated at $8 trillion: OGDCL report
October 16, 2026
Pakistan’s mineral reserves estimated at $8 trillion: OGDCL report
The Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) report has said that Pakistan has the potential to emerge as a…
Pakistan records meagre decrease in weekly inflation
October 16, 2026
Pakistan records meagre decrease in weekly inflation
Pakistan recorded a 0.04 percent decrease on a weekly basis, while inflation was recorded at 11.38 on a yearly basis.…
Government weighs new tax agency
October 16, 2026
Government weighs new tax agency
The government is considering setting up a new tax collection body or restructuring the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after…
Oil prices fall despite rising Middle East tensions
October 16, 2026
Oil prices fall despite rising Middle East tensions
Global oil prices edged lower on Friday despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, as efforts to ease supply pressures…
Pakistan keeps treasury bill yields above 11.5% policy Rrate
October 15, 2026
Pakistan keeps treasury bill yields above 11.5% policy Rrate
Pakistan’s government continues to offer investors returns above the central bank’s policy rate as banks and other investors favour government…
Pakistan, World Bank agree to deepen cooperation
October 15, 2026
Pakistan, World Bank agree to deepen cooperation
BANGKOK: Pakistan and World Bank have agreed to deepen their cooperation to advance shared priorities under the Country Partnership Framework.…
Pakistan balances US, China ties to boost trade and investment
October 15, 2026
Pakistan balances US, China ties to boost trade and investment
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan is pursuing stronger economic and trade relations with both the United…
Chinese investors urged to make Pakistan regional export hub
October 15, 2026
Chinese investors urged to make Pakistan regional export hub
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal urged Chinese investors to establish manufacturing facilities in…
IMF warns Gulf economies will not return to pre-war growth soon
October 15, 2026
IMF warns Gulf economies will not return to pre-war growth soon
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund expects energy-rich Middle Eastern economies to bounce back, but not in the medium term, the…