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Govt approves 2025-26 wheat policy, says there will be no restriction on inter-provincial movement of the crop

The government has approved the wheat policy for 2025-26, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Sunday, adding there would...

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Aurangzeb meets Saudi finance minister, briefs him on ongoing privatisation of PIA and key airports

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met his Saudi counterpart on the third day of his ongoing US visit, the finance ministry said on Thursday, adding...

17.10.2025 20

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IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement over another $1.2bn in loans

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that it had reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) with Pakistan on its loan programmes, which...

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Government approves resumption of donkey hide exports

The federal government on Thursday authorised the export of donkey hides as part of an amendment to the Ministry of Commerce’s Export Policy Order,...

04.10.2025 10

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‘So far, so good’: Aurangzeb says talks with IMF headed in right direction

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were headed in the “right direction”....

02.10.2025 10

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Govt raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs4

The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol by Rs4.07 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.04 per litre for the...

01.10.2025 10

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FBR says deadline for filing income tax returns will not be extended beyond tomorrow

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Monday that the deadline for filing income tax returns for the 2025 tax year would not be extended beyond...

30.09.2025 10

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ECC green-lights proposals for commercial import of used vehicles

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday decided to amend relevant provisions of the Import Policy Order, 2022 to allow...

25.09.2025 20

Tahir Sherani

Govt to sign financing facility agreement today for reducing power sector’s circular debt

The government is set to hold a signing ceremony today for a financing facility agreement to reduce the circular debt in the power sector, according...

25.09.2025 10

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Debt trajectory ‘more sustainable than headline figures’: finance ministry

The country’s debt trajectory “is more sustainable today than suggested by headline rupee figures”, the finance ministry said in a statement on...

17.09.2025 20

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Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes high-speed diesel by Rs2.78

The federal government on Monday increased the high-speed diesel price by Rs2.78 per litre for the next fortnight. A notification from the Finance...

16.09.2025 10

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Nepra announces Rs1.79 per unit refund to consumers for July

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday notified a negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs1.79 per unit for...

10.09.2025 20

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Ogra notifies 0.54pc decrease in LPG price

The Oil and Gas Regulatory (Ogra) on Sunday notified the new price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) at Rs214.19 per kilogramme for the month of...

02.09.2025 30

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Petrol price remains unchanged while high-speed diesel slashed by Rs3 per litre

The Finance Division announced on Sunday night that petrol price will remain unchanged, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) will be reduced by...

02.09.2025 10

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ECC approves funding plan for smooth closure of Utility Stores Corporation

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs30.216 billion on Thursday to ensure the smooth...

29.08.2025 10

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President Zardari constitutes 11th National Finance Commission to divvy up revenue

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday constituted the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) to announce a new award for the sharing of federal...

23.08.2025 20

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State Bank to launch upgraded payment and settlement system today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will officially launch its latest payment and settlement system, named Prism Plus, on Tuesday. A statement issued on...

20.08.2025 10

Tahir Sherani

State Bank to launch upgraded payment and settlement system tomorrow

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will officially launch its latest payment and settlement system, named Prism Plus, on Tuesday. A statement issued on...

19.08.2025 10

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Diesel price drops by Rs12 as petrol remains unchanged

The Finance Division on Friday night announced a cut of Rs12.84 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight, while petrol...

17.08.2025 10

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Privatisation Commission signs pact with financial advisers for privatising Zarai Taraqiati Bank

The Privatisation Commission on Friday signed an agreement with financial advisers for the privatisation of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), a...

16.08.2025 20

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Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to Caa1 based on ‘improving external position’

Global rating agency Moody’s on Wednesday upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating by one notch to Caa1 from Caa2, citing Islamabad’s improving...

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Workers remittances for July 2025 up by 7.4pc on yearly basis

Remittances from overseas Pakistani workers went up by 7.4 per cent on year-on-year basis for the month of July, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said...

09.08.2025 20

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Nepra slashes uniform tariff by Rs1.89 for Aug-Oct

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday notified a decrease of Rs1.89 in the uniform tariff for the next three months. A...

08.08.2025 30