Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Surges to $2.75 Billion in July 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $2.75 billion in July 2025, marking a sharp increase of over 44% compared to the $1.90 billion recorded in July 2024. On a month-on-month basis, the…
Cement Dispatches Surge 30% YoY in July 2025, Exports See Massive Boost
Cement dispatches in Pakistan witnessed a robust 30.1% year-on-year (YoY) growth in July 2025, reaching 4.0 million tons compared to 3.1 million tons in July 2024. This growth was largely…
Govt Proposes Tax Cuts on Imported Cars, Auto Parts & Raw Materials in FY26 Budget
The federal government has proposed significant tax and duty reductions on imported vehicles, auto parts, and industrial raw materials in the FY2025-26 budget during talks with the IMF, according to…
Pakistan Posts $12 Million Current Account Surplus in April 2025
Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $12 million in April 2025, as per data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This follows a historic $1.2 billion surplus in…
FPCCI Urges Major Interest Rate Cut to Boost Economic Growth
Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), expressed dissatisfaction with the monetary policy, stating that it continues to impose a heavy premium…
PM Shehbaz: Consultations Underway on Digital Currency Regulation
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a crucial meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC), where members expressed their full confidence in the government’s economic policies. They also…
IT Ministry Introduces One-Window System to Fast-Track NOC Approvals for Telecom Operators
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has launched the Right of Way (RoW) One-Window Operation, designed to streamline and accelerate the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs)…
