Floods replenish reservoirs as IRSA limits Rabi 2025-26 water shortage to 8%
ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has approved an overall 8 percent water shortage for the Rabi 2025-26 season, the lowest in the past...
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IMF flags Rs400bn revenue shortfall as Pakistan revises fiscal and macroeconomic framework
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed a potential revenue shortfall of over Rs400 billion for Pakistan in the current fiscal year, contingent on...
CCP launches inquiry into deceptive marketing in real estate sector
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has initiated an inquiry into deceptive marketing practices in the real estate sector. The move follows data from...
Industry calls for policy, infrastructure, and financing reforms to boost EV adoption in Pakistan
Industry leaders and experts on Tuesday urged Pakistan to accelerate the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles through consistent policy reforms, investment in charging infrastructure,...
Pakistan calls for UNESCO reform and strategic realignment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called for reform and strategic realignment of UNESCO at the ongoing session of the Executive Board, highlighting the need to address challenges in...
World Bank projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% for FY2025-26
Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 2.6% in FY2025-26, according to the latest World Bank economic report on the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan...
SBP to gauge policy rate cuts on flood impact and IMF review; Governor SBP
Further adjustments to Pakistan’s policy rate will depend on the economic impact of recent floods and the outcome of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
HUBCO eyes BYD EV assembly in 2026, aluminium smelter and SPM project also under review
Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), the country’s largest independent power producer, announced that local assembly of BYD electric vehicles will commence in the second half...
Profit-taking drags KSE-100 down 1,578 points amid flood-related GDP concerns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index opening positively but closing lower amid brackly news-taking. The...
Rupee strengthens slightly as Dollar index gains, Yen hits two-month low
In the inter-bank market, the local unit appreciated 0.08% in opening trade, rising to 281.03 against the greenback by 10am. This marked a gain of...