Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to European countries witnessed 8.18 % growth in the first nine months of the current fiscal year (July to March of 25) compared to the previous year, reaching 6.782 billion dollars, an increase of 6.269 billion dollars in the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by higher charges to … Read more
The banks listed in Pakistan witnessed a 14 % increase in profitability on an annual basis during the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), as it amounted to 173 billion rupees. Topline. The net interest revenues in the sector (NII) increased by 23 % year on an annual basis to 536 billion rupees, driven by volumetric … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Pakistan’s growth expectations to 2.6 %, due primarily to the impact of the high American tariffs. This amendment follows the introduction of customs tariffs to almost all commercial partners by the United States, which includes a 29 % tariff on Pakistani exports. While this may create immediate challenges, … Read more
The Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives chaired the best high -ranking meeting on Thursday, with a focus on stabilizing basic commodity prices and launching a national brand strategy to enhance economic expectations in Pakistan. At the first meeting, the Pakistani Statistics Office (PBS) reported a sharp decrease in the Consumer Prices … Read more
Farzana Manzor Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates): The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (Emirates) held a reception to celebrate the National Day of Pakistan. Members of the Diplomatic Corps, senior officials in the government of the United Arab Emirates, Emirati citizens and Pakistani society participated in this event. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan … Read more
The lifeblood of agriculture in Pakistan – the Great Sind and its tributaries – is threatened. On a modern journey through the main weeds in Punjab and Sindh, I saw a flagrant contrast in water quality, flow, and infrastructure – while enhancing a deep crisis that directly affects millions of farmers and rural communities. Sulemenki … Read more
IslamabadPakistan’s trade deficit by 7.5 % on an annual basis (YOY) in March 2025, to $ 2.119 billion, a decrease of $ 2.288 billion in the same month last year, as in the data issued by the Pakistani Statistics Office (PBS) on Thursday. In March 2025, the total exports amounted to $ 2.6 billion, which … Read more
The Supreme Sindh Court ruled that the Greente Holdings Limited, and the director of the TRG Pakistan’s general presentation, can extend the acceptance period for re -purchase until April 15, 2025, if chosen. However, the temporary residence order of the court will be issued as soon as this extended period ends. Previously, the court issued … Read more
Islamabad: Local and international companies are scheduled to invest in Pakistan oil and gas exploration and production sector (E&P) more than $ 5 billion in the energy sector in the country over the next three years. This attention follows the recent amendments to the oil policy and the introduction of a narrow gas policy, providing … Read more
IslamabadThe trade deficit in Pakistan increased by more than 33 % on an annual basis (YOY), reaching $ 2.3 billion in February 2025, compared to $ 1.72 billion in the same month 2024, according to data from the Pakistani Statistics Office (PBS), which was issued on Monday. The commercial imbalance expanded with a decrease in … Read more