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Pakistan Launches First DPR Programme to Raise Up to $100 Million

Pakistan has launched a new financing method that could raise up to $100 million in foreign currency. The government introduced the country’s first Diversified Payment...

Pakistan’s Food Exports Reach $437 Million in July 2026

Pakistan’s food exports reached $437.08 million in July 2026, according to provisional data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. This marks a 4.28% rise from...

Pakistani Freelancers Earn $175 Million in July 2026, Up 45% Year-on-Year

Pakistani freelancers brought in $175.44 million in foreign exchange during July 2026. This figure is 45.5 percent higher than the $120.56 million they earned in...

Google Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Office to Support $30 Billion IT Goal   

Global technology leader Google has officially opened its first local office in Pakistan. The inauguration took place on August 18, 2026, in Islamabad. Prime Minister...

Systems Limited Named to Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion List

Pakistani technology company Systems Limited has been named to Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list for 2026. This marks the sixth time the firm...

Pakistan IT Sector Posts $417 Million Exports in July 2026

Pakistan’s technology sector began the new fiscal year on a positive note. Information technology (IT) exports reached $417 million in July 2026, according to data...

Pakistan Auto Finance Reaches All-Time High of Rs.386 Billion

Pakistan’s auto financing reached a new record of Rs 386 billion in July 2026. This is the highest level ever recorded, according to data from...

Pakistan’s Refining Sector Hits Record $1.046 Billion Export Mark

Pakistan’s oil refining industry has achieved a major milestone. For the first time, the country’s five main refineries earned $1.046 billion from exports in the...

Pakistan’s Grid Electricity Demand Falls 8.66% as Solar Use Rises

Pakistan’s national electricity grid is facing a new challenge as more homes and businesses switch to solar power. Official data shows grid electricity demand fell...

Pakistan to Introduce New Safety Standards for EV Batteries

Pakistan is taking an important step to make electric vehicles safer. The Ministry of Industries has directed the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)...

Pakistan to Build First Plant Turning Crop Waste Into Clean Energy

Pakistan is set to build its first full-scale plant that turns agricultural waste into clean energy. Academics from Northumbria University in the UK have secured...

Hybrid Rice Exports to China Could Reach $1.5 Billion for Pakistan

Pakistan sees a strong chance to grow its hybrid rice exports to China, with the potential market estimated at up to $1.5 billion. Industry leaders...

Pakistan to Build Garments City at Port Qasim for $2.2 Billion in Exports

Pakistan is moving ahead with plans to build a large Garments City at Port Qasim in Karachi. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry...

Pakistan to Start $2.5 Billion ML-1 Railway Upgrade in January 2027

Pakistan is preparing to start major work on its Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway upgrade early next year. Civil construction on the first phase of this...

Pharma Exports Hit $457 Million as Pakistan Targets $10 Billion

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry has achieved a major milestone. Its exports reached $457 million in the financial year 2025. This is the highest level in 20...

Pakistan Launches E-Cluster Model to Make Batteries and EVs Locally

Pakistan has started a new programme called the E-Cluster model to build its own clean-energy factories. The plan focuses on making batteries, electric vehicles, and...

New Police Vehicles Handed Over to Islamabad Stations After 14 Years

Islamabad Police has received a long-awaited upgrade. After 14 years, the force has been given 30 new vehicles for its 27 police stations. Federal Interior...

ECC Raises Dealers’ Margin to Rs 9.98, Strike Called Off

The federal government has approved a higher profit margin for petroleum dealers, bringing an end to the threat of a countrywide strike at petrol pumps....

Pak-China JV Gets 4 Acres in Gwadar for Donkey Meat Export Plant

A Pakistan-China joint venture has taken a major step to expand livestock trade between the two countries. Shahzad and Shao (Private) Limited, a business partnership...

Pakistan Records Lowest Fiscal Deficit in 22 Years

Pakistan’s government finances showed clear improvement in the fiscal year 2025-26. The fiscal deficit dropped to 2.6 percent of GDP, the lowest level in 22...

150-Acre Automotive Zone Planned at Port Qasim for Re-Export Business

Pakistan is set to build a special 150-acre automotive processing zone at Port Qasim. The plan was announced by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad...

Govt Approves Import of 1 Million Tonnes of Wheat to Ease Price Pressure

The federal government has given the go-ahead to import up to one million tonnes of wheat. The decision aims to meet rising domestic demand and...

Pakistan Names First Lunar Rover ‘Jinnah-1’ for 2029 Moon Mission

Pakistan has taken a proud step in its space journey. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has named the country’s first lunar...

Pakistan Defeats India’s Bid for Exclusive Basmati Trademark in Australia

Pakistan has won an important legal victory over India in the long-running Basmati rice dispute. The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal filed by...

Government Decides to Revive Pakistan Steel Mills Instead of Closing It

The government has decided to revive Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) instead of closing it down for good. This marks a clear change from earlier plans...

Pakistan-Belarus Agree on B2B Sessions for Seafood, Fruits and Dairy

Pakistan and Belarus have taken fresh steps to grow their trade and economic partnership. At the 9th session of their Joint Ministerial Commission held in...

Pakistan Car Market Grows 79% YoY in July 2026

Pakistan’s car market continued its recovery in July 2026. Sales of cars, light commercial vehicles, vans and jeeps reached 19,818 units. This was a strong...

Gold Prices Rise Again as One Tola Reaches Rs. 469,285 in Pakistan

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Pakistan Secures Four LNG Cargoes to Meet Rising Summer Energy Demand

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Pakistan Moves to Tax Crypto Gains in New Budget Plan

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Food Delivery Platform Fees Raise Concerns Among Home-Based Chefs

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Cement Industry Records Sharp 21% Decline in Sales During May 2026

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Pakistan Cuts Mango Export Target by 30,000 Tons Due to Middle East Crisis

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Govt Allocates Only Rs. 1 Billion for Rs. 283 Billion Flagship AI Program

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OGRA Hikes LPG Prices by Rs. 4.95 per Kg for June

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Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan as Local and Global Markets See Decline

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Pakistan’s Sugar Surplus Could Generate $500 Million Through Exports

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Big Relief for Airlines as Pakistan Cuts Jet Fuel Prices by Rs. 48.80 Per Liter

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GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid Pickup Expected to Arrive in Pakistan This June

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Punjab Set for Massive Development Boost with Proposed Rs. 1.45 Trillion Budget

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Systems Limited Reports Strong Q1 Growth as Profit Jumps 21%

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Pakistan Faces Sharp Rise in RLNG Import Expenses Amid Global Energy Pressure

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Budget 2026-27 May Bring Big Relief for Pakistan’s Exporters

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OGDCL Receives ₨. 7.7 Billion Payment Under Circular Debt Settlement Plan

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Tariq Corporation Plans ₨. 315 Million Share Offer to Strengthen Business Operations

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Pakistan Secures Over $7 Billion Deals as PM Shehbaz Pushes for Chinese Investment

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Fuel Prices Rise Across Pakistan as Aviation, Kerosene and Diesel Rates Are Revised

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PM Shehbaz Invites Chinese Investors as Pakistan Pushes for Growth Through Trade, Technology and Industry

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Pakistan Pushes for Bigger Market Access in China Under New Trade Talks

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Pakistan Gets Temporary Relief on LNG Costs After Supply Disruptions

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Government Clears Rs. 5 Billion Helicopter Plan for Diamer-Basha Dam Operations

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Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Production Slows Down as April Output Sees Major Drop

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Pakistan Eyes Major Energy Expansion With Gwadar Set to Become Regional Power Hub

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Pakistan Raises Rs76.3 Billion Through Hybrid Sukuk on PSX

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FBR Revises Property Valuation Rates in Lahore and Rawalpindi

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Pakistan and Kenya Agree to Double Bilateral Trade in 5 Years

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IMF Mission Ends Visit to Pakistan with Focus on FY2027 Budget

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Pakistan Spends Almost $8 Billion on Food Imports in 10 Months

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After Two Decades, Pakistan Reopens Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

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Pakistan-China Reaffirm Strong Strategic Partnership, Expand CPEC Cooperation

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Foreign Companies Repatriate $2 Billion from Pakistan in Just 10 Months

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National Foods Sees Strong Profit Growth Driven by Global Expansion and Rising Demand

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Pakistan’s Tech Industry Moves Closer to New Export Record

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Honda Atlas Reports Strong Annual Growth Despite Slower End to Fiscal Year

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Pakistan’s Rising Debt Raises Fresh Questions About Economic Stability

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Pakistan Builds Strong Fuel Reserves to Ensure Energy Stability

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Pakistan Sees Major Drop in Used Car Imports as Local Auto Industry Gains Momentum

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Pakistan Pushes Chinese Power Firms for Deal to Unlock Rs. 1.225 Trillion Debt Relief Package

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IMF Pushes for Higher Revenue Goals as Pakistan Prepares New Budget Measures

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Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Cross $500 Million Mark, Opening New Global Opportunities

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IMF Sets Rs. 17.145 Trillion Revenue Target for Pakistan in FY2026-27

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Energy Sector Circular Debt Hits Record Rs. 5.2 Trillion

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Pakistan Achieves Record $500 Million in Seafood Exports

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High Smartphone Taxes Linked to Growing Internet Access Gap in Pakistan

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Gold Prices Slide Sharply as Global Markets Trigger Major Decline in Pakistan

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Government Borrows ₨. 950 Billion as Treasury Bill Rates Continue to Rise

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KP Business Leaders Warn of Flour Shortage Amid Wheat Supply Restrictions

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Government Faces Tough Choices as Development Budget Gap Widens for FY27

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Pakistan’s Pharma Industry Sees Strong Profit Growth Amid Market Expansion Push

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Pakistan’s Economy Crosses $452 Billion as Industry and Services Drive Growth

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Pakistan’s IT Sector Emerges as Fast-Growing Economic Powerhouse

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Pakistan’s Auto Market Speeds Up as Vehicle Sales See Massive Jump

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Pakistan Receives $33.86 Billion in Remittances as Overseas Inflows Continue to Grow

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Government Moves to Unlock $6 Billion Refinery Upgrade Plans Before Budget

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Fuel Prices Cross Rs. 414 as Pakistan Faces Major Energy Shock

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Pakistan Prepares for Tough IMF Budget Talks Ahead of 2026–27 Fiscal Plan

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Business Leaders Push for Industry-Friendly Budget and Gradual Economic Reforms

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IMF Raises Concerns Over ZTBL Privatisation and Farmer Financing

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IMF Approves Fresh $1.2 Billion Support Package for Pakistan

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Pakistan Ready to Launch $250 Million Panda Bonds After China Approval

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Pakistan Sets New Record with Over 4,000 Companies Registered in One Month

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Rising Trade Deficit Increases Pressure on Pakistan’s Economy

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Government Introduces Transparent Electricity Bills with Subsidy Details

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Fast Cables Merges Lahore Units to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

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ZTP Takes Control of First IBL Modaraba After Major Stake Acquisition

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Pakistan Revises Diesel Pricing as Global Tensions Push Import Costs Higher

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Budget 2026 May Boost Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in Pakistan

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Banks Shift Focus to Government Lending as Private Credit Shrinks

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Sitara Petroleum IPO Sees Strong Demand with Seven Times Oversubscription

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Pakistan Fuel Sales Drop to 1.36 Million Tons in April 2026

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Pakistan Refinery Output Rises 12% Amid Smuggling Crackdown

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Pakistan Cement Sales Rise 11% in April Despite Export Decline

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Fuel Relief for Pakistan as Oil Tanker Arrives with 80 Million Litres

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Gujranwala Set for Major Transport Upgrade with New Metro Plan

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Pakistan and Uzbekistan Expand Trade Talks with Focus on New Opportunities

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Sindh Plans Independent Power Network to Lower Electricity Costs

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Fuel Price Hike May Boost Government Revenue Amid Public Concerns

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New Pakistan-China Agreements Focus on Machinery, Healthcare and Vaccines

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Early Market Shutdowns May Cost FBR Rs20 Billion in Tax Revenue

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Banks in Pakistan Show Steady Growth as Profits Rise 8% in Q1 2026

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US-Backed Proposal Aims to Modernize Pakistan’s Airport Security Systems

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Air Link Steps Into Fintech with New Digital Credit Venture

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Pakistan Faces Sharp Rise in Oil Costs as Global Crisis Deepens

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IMF Approves Relief in Gas Levy, Cuts Costs for Industrial Captive Power

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SBP Builds Dollar Buffer as Reserves Strengthen Amid Global Pressures

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Toyota Slashes Fortuner Prices in Pakistan to Boost SUV Sales

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Pakistan Cement Industry Faces Cost Pressure and Competition Concerns, CCP Report Warns

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Pakistan Moves to Tap $450 Billion Gemstone Wealth Through First Global Expo

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Pakistan–Iran Trade Picks Up Pace as Imports Reach $780 Million

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Burj Clean Energy Raises Rs. 1 Billion Through Sukuk to Boost Green Projects

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Pakistan Moves to Ease Solar Adoption by Cutting Fees for Up to 25 kW

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Pakistan Awaits IMF Board Approval for $1.2 Billion Boost to Foreign Reserves

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Pakistan Expands Trade Cooperation with Iran, Sets $10 Billion Goal

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Pakistan Turns to Costly LNG Spot Market After Two-Year Gap

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Pakistan’s Cotton Output Drops to 40-Year Low, Raising Industry Concerns

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Pakistan Plans New Auto Policy to Cut Tariffs and Open Car Market

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Foreign Currency Deposits Rise in Pakistan as Dollar Access Tightens

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