Islamabad: Pakistan’s inflation rate has surged to 10.9% in April 2026, marking its highest level in nearly two years and increasing pressure on household budgets. Data shows urban inflation reached
Islamabad: Pakistan’s tax outlook is facing pressure as early market closures due to economic challenges and energy shortages may result in losses of up to Rs15–20 billion for the Federal
Islamabad: The government has decided to shut down around 70 bank accounts operated by various ministries to unlock approximately Rs 300 billion in idle funds. These accounts were holding unused
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected Rs 38.8 billion in revenue over the past nine months, reflecting improved tax compliance and enforcement measures. Officials stated that
Islamabad: Petrol prices in Pakistan have been reduced by Rs 80, bringing the new rate down to Rs 378.41 per litre, providing significant relief to consumers. The reduction is expected
Lahore: The ongoing conflict in Iran and parts of the Middle East has begun affecting LPG supplies in Pakistan, with signs of a shortage emerging in several cities including Lahore.
Islamabad: Poverty in Pakistan has reached an 11-year high, now affecting nearly 29 per cent of the population, according to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The data also shows income inequality
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reviewing Pakistan’s proposed electricity price reforms under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. The IMF emphasized that any tariff adjustments must
ISLAMABAD : The United States has approved a $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project, widely regarded as a game-changer for the country’s economy. The approval was granted
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a strong 16.5 percent growth in services exports during the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with exports reaching $4.764 billion, according to the Pakistan Bureau of
