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Govt debt swells 12pc since last year

The central government debt of Pakistan has swelled by 12 per cent compared to last year to reach nearly Rs76.05 trillion at the end of May, according...

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Finance ministry notifies 10pc pay raise for govt employees

The finance ministry on Friday issued notifications for a 10 per cent increase in the salaries of federal government employees, as well as granting...

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SBP’s foreign exchange reserves climb to $14.51bn

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday that its foreign exchange reserves rose to $14.51 billion by June 30. Last month, the central...

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Country’s June inflation likely to remain between 3-4pc: finance ministry

The finance ministry, in its monthly economic outlook report on Monday, said that the consumer price index (CPI) inflation was expected to remain in...

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Aurangzeb departs for Spain to attend global development financing moot

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed from Islamabad on Monday for Seville, Spain to participate in the Fourth International Conference...

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50pc increase in fixed gas charges notified for domestic consumers

50pc increase in fixed gas charges notified for domestic consumers

The government on Sunday notified a 50 per cent increase in fixed gas charges for domestic consumers, according to a notification from the Oil and Gas...

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Pakistan leading emerging markets in reduced default risk

Pakistan leading emerging markets in reduced default risk

Pakistan is leading the Global Emerging Markets (EM) Rankings, indicating improvement in default risk, Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram...

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World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s economic agenda

World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s economic agenda

Federal Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema held high-level discussions on Thursday with the World Bank leadership in Washington DC, and...

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Nepra slashes base power tariff by Rs1.49 for FY26

Nepra slashes base power tariff by Rs1.49 for FY26

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday slashed the base power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit for the next fiscal year. Nepra...

26.06.2025 20

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KE served show cause notice over not complying with orders to restrict loadshedding to PMT level

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a show cause notice to K-Electric (KE) after the power distribution company failed...

25.06.2025 20

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Ogra advises oil marketing companies to ensure maintenance of mandatory 20-day stock levels

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Saturday advised all oil marketing companies (OMCs) to ensure the maintenance of their mandatory 20-day...

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Pakistan signs $1bn 5-year multi-tranche facility with ADB

Pakistan on Wednesday signed $1 billion financing for a five-year multi-tranche facility with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “The Ministry of...

19.06.2025 10

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Body formed to monitor oil volatility amid Iran-Israel war says Pakistan has adequate petroleum stocks

A committee formed In response to the evolving geopolitical situation following Israel’s recent attack on Iran and the resulting volatility in the...

17.06.2025 20

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Govt hikes petrol price by Rs4.80, diesel by Rs7.95

The Finance Division on Sunday night notified hefty increases in the prices of both petrol and diesel, with the rates climbing by Rs4.80 and Rs7.95...

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Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor lauds Pakistan’s crypto efforts

Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor lauds Pakistan’s crypto efforts

American entrepreneur Michael Saylor on Sunday lauded Pakistan’s efforts to move towards cryptocurrency and digital assets, according to a press...

16.06.2025 20

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State minister for crypto, Trump official discuss strategic alignment on digital assets

Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) Bilal Bin Saqib met with the Executive Director of US President...

05.06.2025 10

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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to economic cooperation under SCO: Aurangzeb

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s...

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Fertiliser companies fined Rs375m for ‘anti-competitive conduct’

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday imposed fines of Rs375 million on fertiliser companies for “anti-competitive conduct”....

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ADB approves $800m to boost Pakistan’s public finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $800 million programme to strengthen fiscal sustainability and improve public financial management in...

04.06.2025 20

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Crypto council agrees on technical committee to draft framework for digital and virtual assets

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has agreed to form a technical committee to draft a framework for digital and virtual assets, the Ministry of...

03.06.2025 20

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Aurangzeb hails Ipsos consumer confidence survey results, reiterates positive economic direction

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday hailed the results of the Ipsos Consumer Confidence Survey for the second quarter of 2025, saying the...

02.06.2025 20

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Petrol price rises by Re1 while LPG falls by Rs4.62

The Finance Division on Saturday night announced that the price of petrol would increase by Re1 per litre, while the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD)...

01.06.2025 20

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Ogra cuts LPG prices by Rs4.62 for the month of June

The Finance Division on Saturday night announced that the price of petrol would increase by Re1 per litre, while the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD)...

01.06.2025 20

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Pakistan comes to table with US on reciprocal tariffs

Pakistan’s formal negotations with the United States on recirpocal tariffs started on Friday with a phone call between Finance Minister Muhammad...

31.05.2025 20

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Crypto Council to meet on June 2 for digital currency regulations

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) will hold a meeting on June 2 to discuss digital currency regulations, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. The...

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Finance secretary says ban on cryptocurrency still in place, stresses need for regulation

Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal on Thursday said that the ban on cryptocurrency was still in place across Pakistan, stressing the need for its...

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Pakistan unveils first govt-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) Chief Executive Officer Bilal Bin Saqib has unveiled the country’s first government-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve....

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Govt extends deadline for PIA expressions of interest till June 19

The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for expressions of interest in purchasing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to June 13, the...

28.05.2025 10

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Bilal Bin Saqib appointed special assistant to PM on blockchain and crypto

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) Chief Executive Officer Bilal Bin Saqib as his special assistant on...

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Govt allocates 2,000MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centres

In a groundbreaking move to transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the government has announced the allocation of 2,000...

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IMF says will continue budget discussions in ‘coming days’ as mission wraps up visit

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday said it would continue discussions over the next fiscal year’s federal budget in the upcoming days...

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Federal budget to be presented on June 10: Finance Ministry

Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, on Friday announced that the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented on June...

24.05.2025 30

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Finance minister credits financial discipline, coordination between Centre, provinces for primary surplus

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb credited strict financial discipline and robust coordination between the federal and provincial governments for...

03.05.2025 20

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Govt slashes petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs2

The federal government on Wednesday slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2 per litre for the next fortnight. The new prices...

02.05.2025 20

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Trump-backed crypto venture partners with Pakistan Crypto Council to boost blockchain adoption

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) on Saturday partnered with World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralised finance platform backed by United States...

28.04.2025 10

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Govt to seek fresh bids for PIA next week: privatisation ministry

The government will publish an advertisement next week to attract new bidders for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the...

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China expresses keen interest in establishing donkey farms in Pakistan citing favourable environment

A Chinese delegation expressed keen interest in establishing donkey farms in Pakistan on Saturday citing the country’s favourable environment for...

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Nepra approves slashing electricity prices by Rs1.71

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday approved the government’s request to reduce electricity prices by Rs1.71 per...

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Pakistan to send high-level delegation to US for tariff, trade talks

The government is set to send a high-level delegation to the United States to promote trade relations and discuss a 29 per cent tariff that has been...

10.04.2025 10

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Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with 104pc on Chinese goods

The government is set to send a high-level delegation to the United States to promote trade relations and discuss a 29 per cent tariff that has been...

10.04.2025 10

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Binance founder Zhao appointed as strategic adviser to Pakistan Crypto Council

Binance’s billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao on Monday was appointed as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), a press release...

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Binance founder Zhao appointed as strategic advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council

Binance’s billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao on Monday was appointed as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), a press release...

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Petrol price cut by Re1 per litre, high-speed diesel remains unchanged

The federal government on Friday reduced the price of petrol by Re1 per litre for the next fortnight while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD)...

29.03.2025 10

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Govt seeks 3-month Rs1.71 tariff cut for electricity consumers across Pakistan

The federal government on Friday filed a request with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to reduce electricity prices by Rs1.71...

29.03.2025 10

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Remittances expected to maintain upward trend, says finance ministry

The finance ministry on Tuesday in its monthly economic outlook report said that the remittances were expected to maintain their upward trajectory due...

26.03.2025 20

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ECC okays Rs2bn for info ministry to cover outstanding ads dues owed to media

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved Rs2 billion for the information ministry to cover outstanding...

23.03.2025 20

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No proposal to revise govt pay scales under consideration, clarifies finance ministry

The finance ministry on Monday clarified in a statement that no proposals to raise government salaries were under consideration after media reports...

18.03.2025 10

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Govt keeps prices of petroleum products unchanged

The federal government on Saturday announced it had kept the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next fortnight. “The government has...

17.03.2025 10

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Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched to integrate blockchain technology with financial landscape

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was officially launched on Friday to “regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets” into the...

16.03.2025 20

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Govt appoints chief adviser to finance minister for Pakistan Crypto Council

The federal government on Wednesday appointed Bilal bin Saqib as the chief adviser to the finance minister on the recently announced Pakistan Crypto...

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