Industrial tariff reform plan under review
The Power Division is considering the introduction of a new optional tariff mechanism for industrial consumers
Day: March 30, 2026
Pakistan bends banking rule to make way for exports to and through Iran
Exporters in Pakistan usually need a bank guarantee through a financial instrument for products they are sending outside the country.
Pakistan to boost food exports to Gulf, enhance logistics amid regional supply concerns
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate exports of surplus food items to Gulf countries while ensuring uninterrupted domestic supply, as Pakistan positions itself to support regional food security amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
Sustainable development and global status: China’s economic strength and commitment
The beginning of 2026 has been marked by a troubling political situation.Tensions and conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran have severely
Gold slumps to worst week in over forty years as Iran war dents rate cut bets
Gold prices slipped on Friday, extending their losing streak to eight straight days and heading for their worst weekly performance in over four decades.
IMF stamps staff-level agreement with Pakistan, unlocks $1.2bn disbursement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the country’s loan programme, a key step toward unlocking $1.2 billion in funding.
Pakistan joins sovereign AI initiative for upcoming
The Pakistani Embassy in China joined the launch of a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) white paper at the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Friday, alongside partners from China, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Kazakhstan.
Punjab offers Rs50,000 subsidy for cotton
The Punjab government has introduced a subsidy programme for farmers in Bahawalpur to promote cotton cultivation and increase production through model farms and mechanisation support.
Fuel price differential claims likely to hit Rs100 billion
Proposed fuel rationing and subsidies are likely to exacerbate inflationary and macroeconomic pressures in the country, including Price Differential Claims (PDC), which are feared to hit Rs100 billion in just three weeks.
Pakistan’s energy crossroads to the Future need
There is understandable concern that ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the sharp rise in oil prices could once again transmit quickly into Pakistan’s economy, fuelling inflation, eroding foreign exchange reserves, and creating broader macroeconomic stress.