Business & Economy, News
October 17, 2026
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India Overtake Japan 4th Largest Economy: IMF 2027 Projections

According to recent macroeconomic projections released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India overtake Japan 4th largest economy status by the year 2027, reaching a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) evaluation of $4.52 trillion. The IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook for the Asia-Pacific region highlights contrasting economic trajectories between the two major Asian powers, driven by […]

Business & Economy
June 17, 2026
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IMF Resists Pakistan Real Estate Relief

Pakistan’s efforts to provide tax relief to the real estate sector have encountered resistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with virtual negotiations between both sides continuing as part of broader discussions surrounding the country’s fiscal framework. The government recently announced a relief package worth Rs115 billion for the property sector in the federal budget, […]

Business & Economy
June 17, 2026
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Pakistan Eyes New Bonds After Iran Deal

Pakistan could see stronger economic performance than currently projected for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict, but Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says it is too early to revise official budget estimates. Speaking after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end hostilities, Aurangzeb indicated that Pakistan’s economic outlook may […]

Business & Economy
June 12, 2026
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Pakistan, Qatar Discuss Trade Task Force

Pakistan and Qatar have discussed the future direction of a bilateral task force aimed at accelerating trade and investment cooperation, signaling continued efforts by both countries to strengthen economic ties and unlock new business opportunities. The discussions took place between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs […]

Business & Economy
June 12, 2026
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Pakistan, Russia to Sign 2030 Economic Pact.

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to sign a long-term economic cooperation roadmap extending through 2030, marking a significant step in the growing partnership between the two countries. The agreement is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance energy cooperation, improve regional connectivity, and create new opportunities for economic integration across Eurasia. The announcement was made by […]

Business & Economy
June 08, 2026
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Govt Urged to Boost Women’s Economic Role

Pakistani businesswomen have called on the government to adopt stronger measures aimed at increasing women’s participation in the country’s economy, emphasizing that greater inclusion of women in the workforce can accelerate economic growth, expand the tax base, and help address Pakistan’s ongoing fiscal challenges. The demand was raised during a high-level meeting between State Minister […]

Business & Economy
June 06, 2026
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Pakistan, Saudi MoU for Maritime Project

Pakistan has taken a significant step toward expanding its maritime economy after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore the development of a large-scale maritime business district on prime waterfront land owned by Karachi Port Trust (KPT). The proposed project, planned on a 140-acre site along MT Khan Road […]

Business & Economy
June 03, 2026
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Pakistan Delegation to Attend SPIEF 2026

Pakistan is set to send a high-level delegation to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026), one of Russia’s most prominent economic events, as Islamabad seeks to strengthen economic ties, attract investment, and explore new avenues for cooperation with international partners. The four-day forum, scheduled from June 3 to June 6 in the historic […]

Business & Economy
June 02, 2026
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PM: Pakistan-China Business Cooperation Enters New Growth Phase

Pakistan and China Deepen Economic Partnership Through Record Business Agreements Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan-China business cooperation has entered a new phase, marked by an unprecedented rise in private-sector engagement between the two countries. The development signals a significant shift in bilateral economic relations, with both nations focusing on industrial collaboration, technological […]

Business & Economy
June 01, 2026
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Finance Ministry Approves Rs1.126tn PSDP

The Finance Ministry allocates Rs1.126 trillion for PSDP 2026-27, a figure that falls significantly short of the country’s overall development funding requirements, according to Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. Speaking at the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting on Monday, the minister highlighted the growing financial challenges facing the government’s […]