Middle East Conflict Could Push Pakistan’s Inflation to 17% and Widen Trade Deficit: PIDE Report
Escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic challenges for Pakistan, particularly if the conflict disrupts global oil…
Category: Economy
Pakistan Nears IMF Agreement to Revise FBR Tax Collection Target for FY26
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund are reportedly close to finalizing a revised tax collection target for the current fiscal…
Senate Questions Security of Foreign Software Used in Islamabad Safe City Surveillance System
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has raised serious concerns about the use of foreign software in…
Global Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Signals Possible De-Escalation in Middle East Conflict
International oil prices witnessed a sharp decline after Donald Trump hinted at a possible “conditional de-escalation” from the ongoing conflict…
Pakistani Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar Amid Global Turbulence
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its upward momentum, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 115th consecutive…
Work Begins on Slip Road Project at Faizabad Interchange in Rawalpindi
Authorities in Rawalpindi have initiated construction work on a new slip road at the Faizabad Interchange, a move aimed at…
Pakistan Railways Announces Train Fare Increase After Diesel Price Hike
Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in train fares across multiple passenger classes and freight services, with the revised rates…
Punjab Mandates Underground Electrical Installations in New Housing Societies
The Government of Punjab has introduced new infrastructure regulations requiring all upcoming housing societies in Lahore to install underground electricity…
Pakistan Bank Deposits Rise 18.2% to Rs. 36.6 Trillion Despite Weak Lending Growth
Pakistan’s banking sector recorded steady financial growth as total deposits increased by 18.2 percent year-on-year, reaching Rs. 36.6 trillion in…
Petrol Dealers Warn Pumps May Shut Down if Fuel Supply Crisis Continues
Petrol pump closures could begin within days if fuel deliveries are not restored, according to the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association…
The Silent Front: Why Pakistan’s Digital Sovereignty Is Now a Strategic Imperative
A recent high-priority advisory from Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has underscored a new reality: cyber threats are no…
Govt Tightens Monitoring of Fuel Stocks to Avoid Supply Disruptions Amid Regional Tensions
The federal government has stepped up oversight of petroleum reserves to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability across Pakistan, as regional developments…
Gold Prices Drop Sharply in Pakistan After International Market Reversal
Gold rates in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline on Tuesday, following a sharp reversal in global bullion prices a day…
Islamabad to Receive Modern Machinery to Upgrade Garbage Collection System
Islamabad is set to enhance its sanitation infrastructure as the Capital Development Authority moves forward with plans to acquire modern…
CDA Receives Competitive Bid 10% Below Estimate for Major Road Project
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has received a bid 10 percent below the official estimate for a major road project,…
IMF Delegation Leaves Pakistan; Talks Shift Online Over Security Concerns
Pakistan has moved its ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to a virtual format amid prevailing security concerns,…
Sindh High Court Orders Removal of Encroachments on M-9 Green Belts, Service Roads
In a significant move aimed at protecting public infrastructure, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a joint demarcation of…
NAB Recovers 350 Acres of Illegally Allotted Government Land in Karachi
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has successfully recovered 350 acres of government land in the Karachi’s Clifton area, marking a…
Fauji Cement, KAPCO Receive CCP Approval to Acquire Attock Cement
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has approved the proposed acquisition of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited by Fauji Cement Company Limited…