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Pakistan Aims for $1 Trillion Economy by 2035 with Deep Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan could grow its economy to $1 trillion by 2035 if it accelerates key reforms, according to Ahsan Iqbal. He outlined this goal while speaking...

SECP Updates Shariah Index Rules to Boost Investor Confidence

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced changes to the Islamic Shariah All‑Share Index screening criteria in a move aimed at strengthening...

UAE Assures $2 Billion Rollover to Support Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Position

The United Arab Emirates has assured Pakistan of rolling over $2 billion in deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan, key officials say. The assurance...

Cement Dispatches Increase 4.36% in January as Construction Activity Improves

Pakistan’s cement industry showed signs of recovery in January 2026, as total dispatches increased by 4.36 percent compared to the same month last year. According...

Pakistan Welcomes 79 New Foreign Companies, Rs 40.7 Billion Invested in Three Years

Pakistan has attracted 79 new foreign companies over the past three years, bringing in investments worth Rs 40.7 billion across key sectors of the economy....

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 to Attract Global Investors

Pakistan is set to host the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, a major event aimed at promoting the country’s mineral sector and attracting foreign investment....

KATI Calls for Industrial Relief in IMF Negotiations to Support Manufacturing Sector

The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry has asked the government to push for relief measures for the industrial sector during ongoing talks with the...

Pakistan Plans Lowest Industrial Electricity Rates Under IMF Program

Pakistan is preparing to introduce a new system that will offer cheaper electricity to industrial users starting in March 2026. The plan is part of...

Pakistan’s Regional Trade Gap Expands to 9 Billion Dollars in First Seven Months of FY26

Pakistan’s trade deficit with key regional partners increased sharply in the first seven months of fiscal year 2025, rising to 26, raising concerns about export...

OGDCL Profit Dips 11% in First Half of FY26 as Sales Slow

OGDCL Earnings Slip in First Half of FY26 as Revenue Weakens Oil and Gas Development Company Limited has reported a decline in profit for the...

Rupee Continues Steady Climb, Sets New Records Against US Dollar

Pakistan’s currency, the rupee, has kept up its steady gains against the US dollar, closing in positive territory for the 105th day in a row...

Somalia Plans Rs2.51 Trillion Deal to Buy 24 JF-17 Block III Jets from Pakistan

Somalia is moving closer to a major defence agreement with Pakistan for the acquisition of 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, with the proposed deal valued...

Pakistan’s Foreign Direct Investment Falls Sharply to $981 Million, Pressuring Economy

Pakistan has seen a significant drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (July 2025–January 2026), official...

Lawmakers Alarmed as Gas Circular Debt Crosses Rs3.28 Trillion

Pakistan’s gas industry is facing mounting financial stress as circular debt in the sector has climbed to Rs 3.283 trillion, officials told lawmakers on February...

Industrial Relief and Fiscal Gains Mark Cautious Recovery in Pakistan

Pakistan’s economy presented a mixed but cautiously stable picture on February 21, 2026, as reforms under the International Monetary Fund Extended Fund Facility continued to...

China Emerges as Pakistan’s Largest Foreign Investor in January 2026

China remained the top source of foreign direct investment in Pakistan during January 2026, contributing the largest share of net inflows for the month. According...

Pakistan Stock Market Falls Nearly 10% from January High

Pakistan’s stock market has faced strong selling pressure in recent weeks, with the benchmark index falling close to 10 percent from its January peak. The...

T-Bill Auction Shows Strong Demand as Yields Rise

The government successfully raised Rs 677 billion in its latest treasury bill auction, held on February 18, surpassing the target of Rs 450 billion and...

Pakistan’s Foreign Currency Reserves Rise Slightly as SBP Buffers Against Market Strain

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased modestly in the week ending February 13, 2026, showing a small but positive...

Strong Start to 2026 as 3,881 New Companies Registered

Pakistan’s corporate sector opened 2026 on a positive note, with 3,881 new companies registered in January, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan....

Banks Step Up Farm Support with Rs1.41 Trillion in Six Months

Pakistan’s agricultural sector has seen a notable increase in credit disbursements during the first six months of the current fiscal year, signaling stronger financial support...

Pakistan and China Advance Joint Livestock Technology Projects in New CPEC Phase

Pakistan and China have moved ahead with fresh agreements focused on livestock development and agricultural technology, signaling a practical shift in cooperation under the newer...

Symmetry Group Approves Rs1.25 Billion Expansion Plan with Focus on Global Tech and AI Investment

Symmetry Group Limited has cleared a major investment initiative of up to Rs1.25 billion as part of its broader growth strategy. The plan includes acquiring...

Strong Solar Policy Review Ordered as PM Shehbaz Steps In on New NEPRA Regulations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate action to review newly introduced solar power regulations by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), directing authorities...

Pakistan Moves to Sell 500,000 Tons of PASSCO Wheat to Ease Surplus Stocks

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of wheat held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage...

Pakistan’s Remittances Climb to $23.2 Billion in First Seven Months of FY26

Pakistan has seen a steady rise in money sent home by overseas workers, with remittances reaching $23.2 billion in the first seven months of the...

Pakistan Unveils Indigenous SMASH Hypersonic Missile at World Defense Show 2026

Pakistan showcased a major milestone in its defence technology by unveiling the SMASH hypersonic missile at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....