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To approve a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan, the IMF Executive Board met.
December 7, 2025
To approve a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan, the IMF Executive Board met.
A significant financial sanction for Pakistan is anticipated at the Executive Board meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on…
Pakistan has annulled 45 LNG shipments from Qatar and Italy till 2027.
December 6, 2025
Pakistan has annulled 45 LNG shipments from Qatar and Italy till 2027.
Pakistan has canceled the acquisition of 45 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Qatar and Italy that were planned till…
Meta has acquired the AI-wearables startup Limitless.
December 6, 2025
Meta has acquired the AI-wearables startup Limitless.
Meta (META.O) has purchased the AI-wearables startup Limitless, known for its pendant-style gadget that captures and transcribes real-world conversations, as…
The SBP infuses in excess of Rs2.6 trillion into the market.
December 6, 2025
The SBP infuses in excess of Rs2.6 trillion into the market.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) infused Rs 2,610.8 billion via Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah based Open…
The government intends to solicit investors for the privatisation of DISCOS in January, according to an official.
December 5, 2025
The government intends to solicit investors for the privatisation of DISCOS in January, according to an official.
The federal government intends to release Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the privatisation of state-owned electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) in…
Pakistan intends to reinstate the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul goods train service this year.
December 5, 2025
Pakistan intends to reinstate the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul goods train service this year.
Pakistan and Iran have concurred to reinstate the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) goods train service this year, as reported by APP, in…
SMEDA initiates a certification program to assist Pakistani SMEs in achieving global competitiveness.
December 4, 2025
SMEDA initiates a certification program to assist Pakistani SMEs in achieving global competitiveness.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has initiated the SME Certification & International Accreditation Grant Program to assist…
Growth of external debt has ceased; the debt-to-GDP ratio has decreased to 26 percent.
December 4, 2025
Growth of external debt has ceased; the debt-to-GDP ratio has decreased to 26 percent.
Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has disclosed that Pakistan’s external debt has remained unchanged since…
Pakistan’s business confidence increases to +22%, according to a recent investor study.
December 4, 2025
Pakistan’s business confidence increases to +22%, according to a recent investor study.
Business confidence in Pakistan has increased significantly to +22%, reflecting an 11-point boost from the prior survey cycle, as reported…
Today marks the 11th NFC award conference with the participation of the IMF.
December 4, 2025
Today marks the 11th NFC award conference with the participation of the IMF.
The meeting for the 11th NFC Award is scheduled for Thursday (today). The Ministry of Finance has summoned all four…