Pakistan’s Unemployment Rises To 7.1% As Labour Force Survey 2024-25 Adopts New Global Standards
Pakistan’s Labour Force Survey 2024-25 reports unemployment at 7.1% under ICLS-19 methodology, highlighting shifts in employment measurement, rising female entrepreneurship, gig economy participation, and sectoral labour transitions.
Fitch Warns Political Instability to Heighten Credit Risks in Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets in 2026
Fitch Ratings flags political instability as a key credit risk for Asia-Pacific emerging market sovereigns in 2026, citing social unrest, fiscal pressures, and investor concerns across Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Maldives, and Mongolia.
Pakistan Strengthens Tax Digitization with FBR Data-Sharing Initiatives
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reviews FBR’s digitization progress, focusing on new data-sharing systems to identify non-filers and tax evaders, aiming to broaden the tax net and formalize Pakistan’s economy.
Amreli Steels Secures SECP Approval for Rs1 Billion Share Issuance to Support Debt Restructuring
Amreli Steels Limited has received SECP approval to issue 40 million shares valued at Rs1 billion to sponsor Shayan Akberali, marking a major step in its debt restructuring strategy and financial stabilization plan.
Reko Diq Poised to Inject $74 Billion into Pakistan’s Economy as CCP Calls for Gold Market Reform
Pakistan’s Reko Diq project could generate up to $74 billion over 37 years, with the CCP highlighting its potential to reshape the gold market and drive major reforms in transparency, regulation, and digital traceability.
SBP Governor Calls for Long-Term Growth Model as Pakistan Moves Beyond Stabilisation
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad urges a shift from short-lived stabilisation to a durable, outward-looking growth model, highlighting stronger reserves, policy discipline, and structural reforms as Pakistan’s next economic phase begins.
ADB Commits Additional $48 Million to Advance Balochistan Water Development Project
The Asian Development Bank has approved an additional $48 million to complete key components of Balochistan’s water development project, aiming to strengthen irrigation, improve water management, and support climate-resilient growth in the province.
NIBAF Pakistan Delivers Two-Day AML/CFT/CPF & Sanctions Compliance Training to ECO Trade and Development Bank Leadership
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a two-day online AML/CFT/CPF and Sanctions Compliance training for senior management of ECO Trade and Development Bank, focusing on risk-based controls, due diligence, proliferation financing, correspondent banking, and regional legal frameworks.
NIBAF Hosts Mastering Time Strategies Program to Enhance Productivity for SBP and SBP-BSC Officers
NIBAF Pakistan organized a face-to-face session on Mastering Time Strategies for Modern Productivity for SBP and SBP-BSC officers, focusing on practical tools, planning methods, and workplace efficiency techniques.
OGDCL Receives Rs. 38.65 Billion in Interest Payments Under Circular Debt Settlement Plan
OGDCL has received Rs. 38.65 billion in interest payments from PHL as part of the government’s circular debt settlement plan, marking the fifth installment in a twelve-month repayment schedule.