ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 28.22 percent to $22.04 billion during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (7MFY26), according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced significant relief measures to support Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors, including a reduction of Rs4.04 per unit in industrial electricity tariffs, lowering wheeling
Nepra’s State of the Industry Report 2025 highlights that Pakistan’s power sector remains inefficient despite more than three decades of reforms. The regulator points to serious operational and governance weaknesses
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) recorded a sharp surge in losses during FY2024–25 despite generating revenues of over Rs12 trillion, according to the Annual Consolidated Performance Report presented to the Cabinet Committee
Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports are witnessing a broad-based decline across key global markets, including the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom, according to Pakistan Textile Council
Pakistan’s export of services recorded strong growth during the first five months of FY26, rising 16.77% year-on-year, mainly driven by the IT and telecom sectors. According to Pakistan Bureau of
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 24 percent in December 2025 following the government’s decision to relax import policies, leading to a sharp rise in imports. Official data shows that the
Pakistan’s cement exports have declined for the fourth consecutive month despite steady growth in domestic demand. According to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, total cement despatches
The privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been completed after the Arif Habib Consortium submitted the highest successful bid of Rs135 billion to acquire a 75 percent stake
The World Bank has approved $700 million in financial assistance for Pakistan under the PRIDE-MPA program, aimed at strengthening economic stability and improving public service delivery. The program will support
