Pakistan economy

Pakistan Stock Exchange hits a new all-time high of 161,688 – here’s why

The Pakistan Stock Exchange hit a record 161,924 points as PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir met US President…

Updated: September 26, 2025 18:31 IST

Asim Munir bets on Reko Dip to become a developed nation - but can it ignore China and Baloch threat

Asim Munir bets on Reko Diq to become a developed nation – but can it ignore China and Baloch threat

Pakistan economy: From next year, the Reko Diq project is expected to yield $2 billion in annual profit with steady…

August 17, 2025 19:18 IST

Pakistan govt says Microsoft exit ‘not a retreat’, calls it ‘long-signalled strategy to…’

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication downplayed Microsoft’s move and said the closure should not be viewed as an…

July 4, 2025 20:20 IST

Pakistan Budget: Defense spending rises 20% to Rs 2.55 trillion, overall spending cut

Pakistan Budget: Defense expenditure rises 20% to Rs 2.55 trillion amidst tensions with India, overall spending cut

The Shehbaz Sharif-led government announced a 20% hike to Rs 2.55 trillion for the segment while overall spending was reduced…

June 10, 2025 19:37 IST

IMF warns Pakistan against misusing bailout funds amid ‘constructive’ budget talks, more discussions ahead

The IMF team arrived in Islamabad on May 19 to begin talks with the Pakistani government on the national budget…

May 24, 2025 14:24 IST

IMF justifies Pakistan bailout, says ‘all targets met’

‘All targets met’ – What IMF said on Pakistan bailout after India labelled it ‘terror funding’

India abstained from the IMF vote, citing Pakistan’s history of allegedly misusing international funds to support terror operations.

Updated: May 23, 2025 14:25 IST

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Pakistan lowers its GDP forecast days after ceasefire understanding with India

Pakistan’s export-driven sectors such as textiles and agriculture are expected to suffer under new US trade policies.

May 20, 2025 19:58 IST

Deputy Prime Minister Isaq Dar admitted that Saudi Prince Faisal bin Salman had also called him within 45 minutes of the strikes to ask if Pakistan wanted a ceasefire message conveyed to India. (Reuters)

India vs Pakistan: 5 economic indicators you should know

From GDP growth and per capita income to inflation control and employment trends, India has surged ahead with strong economic…

May 14, 2025 07:04 IST

Water, debt and drones: Pakistan initiates ceasefire, India agrees – Did economics end the India-Pak conflict?

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted his Indian counterpart at 3:35 PM…

May 10, 2025 21:00 IST

IMF outlines 11 conditions for Pakistan bailout, cites 'enterprise risks' amid tensions with India

Pakistan and IMF: The cycle of bailout, dependency, lack of structural reforms

The IMF bailout package for Pakistan has led to significant outrage among the average Indian, who’s facing the brunt of…

May 10, 2025 14:59 IST

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India tensions to severely damage Pakistan’s economy and set back progress, warns Moody’s

A persistent increase in tensions between India and Pakistan is expected to impair Pakistan’s access to external financing and pressure…

Updated: May 5, 2025 16:09 IST

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan has requested a new $1.3 billion loan from IMF, the key meeting for which is scheduled for today.

India asks IMF to reassess loans to Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack

India-Pakistan tension: The Indian government has taken a series of retaliatory steps, including suspending the crucial Indus Waters Treaty and…

May 2, 2025 17:21 IST

He cited the government's ongoing infrastructural reforms as key to these positive trends, while acknowledging that significant challenges remain. (Image: Reuters)

Pakistan’s economy shows signs of macroeconomic stability, says Finance Minister

Aurangzeb also underscored a recent surge in remittances, with $3 billion received in July alone, which he said reflects growing…

August 22, 2024 18:03 IST

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Cash-strapped Pakistan secures $658M ADB package

The ADB approved the financing package under three different loans. These include USD 300 million for improving domestic resource mobilisation;…

December 7, 2023 16:21 IST

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Pakistan seeks $11 billion aid from China, Saudi Arabia to keep IMF bailout programme on track: Report

It comes amid the caretaker government’s push for expanding the tax net effectively to retail, agricultural and real estate sectors…

September 29, 2023 12:13 IST

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Pakistan’s Imran Khan’s lifestyle, net worth, assets: Ex-PM owns a luxurious mansion, chopper & several businesses

Imran Khan lives in a 300 Kanal Mansion (181, 500 square yards) in Bani Gala, Islamabad which is worth 750…

Updated: August 5, 2023 14:23 IST

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices after IMF rescue

In a recorded video statement, he said petrol prices would be raised by 19.95 Pakistani rupees ($0.07) per litre and…

Updated: August 1, 2023 13:02 IST

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Sabarimala gold probe: Justice Sankaran to verify valuables after missing ornaments report

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Retired Judge Justice K T Sankaran has been appointed by the Kerala High Court to conduct an audit of all valuables, including gold, at Sabarimala temple. He will also examine the TDB’s main strongroom at Aranmula. The court ordered the probe after noticing a reduction in the weight of gold-clad copper plates of the idols. The report will be submitted directly to the High Court.

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