Business
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…
Minister Jam Kamal advocates for enhanced engagement among D-8 nations.
December 3, 2025
Minister Jam Kamal advocates for enhanced engagement among D-8 nations.
On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to enhancing economic cooperation among Developing-8 (D-8) nations,…
The FBR is experiencing a Rs412 billion deficit in tax revenue from July to November.
November 30, 2025
The FBR is experiencing a Rs412 billion deficit in tax revenue from July to November.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) experienced a deficit of Rs 412 billion relative to its income target of Rs…
PIA asserts the safety of its aircraft while Airbus initiates a recall of jets for software fixes.
November 30, 2025
PIA asserts the safety of its aircraft while Airbus initiates a recall of jets for software fixes.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) assured passengers on Saturday that its aircraft are “perfectly safe,” confirming that it has never installed…
Pakistan and Denmark engage in discussions to boost collaboration across several industries.
November 30, 2025
Pakistan and Denmark engage in discussions to boost collaboration across several industries.
On Saturday, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan had a meeting with the Danish ambassador to Pakistan, Maja Derrous Mortensen, to…