Maria Imran
Aurangzeb economic reforms were outlined by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who said sustained structural and policy changes are essential to turn short-term macroeconomic stability into durable growth. The aim is to move away from boom-and-bust
Maria Imran
Households across Pakistan saving money are feeling the pressure as food, fuel and household bills take a bigger share of monthly income. Pakistan’s consumer prices were 10.26% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier,
Maria Imran
To cope with high global debt refinancing strategies, developing economies are extending the maturity of their debt refinancing, diversifying funding sources and using concessional financing. Governments are moving away from short-term, costly rollovers to longer
Maria Imran
Pakistan yuan bonds are set to become a regular feature of national borrowing, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirming plans to return to China’s domestic capital market, and the government intends to become a repeat
Adeel Hassan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Oman’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Dr Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi have discussed expanding Punjab Oman cooperation in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and food security. The
Adeel Hassan
Pakistan has cut down the Pakistan petrol price with effect from October 6, 2026, after a change in international oil and Platts market prices. Petrol price was hiked by Rs 0.88 a litre to Rs
Adeel Hassan
Pakistan has revised Pakistan petroleum prices for October 2. Petrol has been increased by Rs3.26 per litre, whereas high-speed diesel (HSD) has been decreased by Rs1.01 per litre. The latest decision has fixed the price
Adeel Hassan
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have formally started the Pakistan IMF talks on the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The kick-off
Adeel Hassan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the US business community and Pakistani-American business leaders to boost Shehbaz Sharif US investment in Pakistan, highlighting opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, mining, information technology, artificial intelligence,
Adeel Hassan
Pakistan Parliament austerity measures have been announced by the National Assembly and Senate to reduce official spending and conserve fuel as the country faces pressure from rising global oil prices and disruption to energy supplies.
