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Pakistan's trade deficit has widened sharply at the start of the new fiscal year, climbing 18 percent to $7.1 billion in just the first two months, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on…
Pakistan collected a record Rs1.567 trillion through the petroleum levy in FY26 as lower interest costs and provincial surpluses reduced the fiscal deficit.
September 13, 2026 As Pakistan faces a rapid deterioration of its external trade deficit due to sluggish export growth and increased import dependence, the country is increasingly worrying over the sustainability of its…
Pakistan enters FY2027 with stronger reserves and remittances, but renewed Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices threaten inflation and the trade balance.
The Economic Coordination Committee has approved a Rs13 billion supplementary grant for Pakistan Television Corporation, giving the state broadcaster a fresh fiscal lifeline as the new financial year begins, according…
Pakistan surpasses revenue targets while adjusting subsidy plans. A promising outlook gains IMF approval amidst economic pressures
The State Bank of Pakistan has named 10 primary dealers for FY27, with UBL, NBP and Bank Alfalah among the top performers as the government leans on domestic borrowing.
Pakistan's official half-year report points to stronger growth, lower average inflation and recovering industry, while external and structural risks remain.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met senior IMF officials to discuss Pakistan’s reform track, fiscal trends, reserves and next steps under the Fund-backed
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced a 20% business rates discount for English pubs and music venues. The move faces immediate scrutiny over its funding methods and scope within the hospitality sector
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reviewed Pakistan’s IMF programme progress, underscoring how closely the government is tracking reforms, fiscal targets and external financing needs.
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to reshape government departments and utility regulation, signalling a shift away from his predecessor's digital identification strategy and fiscal priorities
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami recovered from an early deficit to beat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in its Leagues Cup 2026 opener.
Pakistan's IT sector posted its strongest export performance on record in the fiscal year just ended, with exports reaching $4.6 billion — a 21% jump from $3.8 billion in FY25 — as the government pushes an increasingly…
The Asian Development Bank has kept Pakistan's growth forecast at 3.7 per cent while projecting inflation of 8.3 per cent amid energy and external risks.
UK faces very difficult trade-offs in budget because of Iran, analysts warn The UK government may have less room for manoeuvre in the next autumn budget than previously expected if the Iran war continues to keep oil…
The Asian Development Bank forecasts Pakistan's GDP growth at 3.7%, lower than expectations, as inflation rises due to global challenges
A United States review has called for stronger parliamentary scrutiny and more timely publication of information about Pakistan's budgets and debt.
Pakistan imported a record 3.482 million tonnes of palm oil worth $3.785 billion in FY26, compared to 3.214 million tonnes worth $3.4 billion in FY25, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data.
Unions and thinktanks urge the UK to strengthen the financial muscle of the national wealth fund, enhancing investments for a more balanced economy
Microsoft's latest earnings report revealed a striking contrast between its two major AI lab investments: a $3.2 billion single-quarter gain from its stake in Anthropic, nearly matching what its much larger, longer-held…
Pakistani exporters argue that a managed exchange rate is making their goods less competitive, while policymakers point to currency stability benefits.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged early groundbreaking of the ML-1 railway upgrade during talks with ADB Vice President Yingming Yang.