Pakistan Gas Sector Restructuring Plan Targets Circular Debt, Losses and Deregulation
Pakistan’s government has reviewed a gas sector restructuring and deregulation roadmap aimed at reducing circular debt, cutting gas losses, improving pricing and attracting private investment while protecting consumers.
Pakistan and Maldives Aim to Increase Bilateral Trade by Over 1,300% to $200 Million
Pakistan and the Maldives have agreed to raise bilateral trade from $13.9 million to $200 million within two years, alongside 20 agreements covering technology, trade, healthcare, education, defence and climate cooperation.
NKATI Calls for Stable Interest Rates to Protect Pakistan’s Industry and Exports
NKATI President Faisal Moez Khan has urged the government and State Bank of Pakistan to avoid increasing interest rates, warning that Gulf tensions could raise energy costs, disrupt supply chains and weaken industrial production and exports.
IMF Calls for Broader Tax Reforms to Support Pakistan’s Sustainable Economic Growth
The IMF has urged Pakistan to move beyond fiscal targets by strengthening tax administration, broadening the tax base and creating space for public investment and social spending.
IMF Calls for Fairer Tax System and Stronger Economic Reforms in Pakistan
The IMF has urged Pakistan to broaden its tax base, reduce exemptions and improve policy predictability to sustain economic stability, attract investment and support export-led growth.
Pakistan Foreign Assistance Rises Threefold to $5.445 Billion in Q1 FY2026-27
Pakistan received $5.445 billion in foreign economic assistance during July-September 2026, nearly three times the $1.815 billion recorded a year earlier, according to Economic Affairs Division data.
ICAP Supports Pakistan Tax Reforms at Islamabad Conference 2026
ICAP President Samiullah Siddiqui joins Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at Pakistan Tax Conference 2026 to discuss a fairer, simpler and growth-friendly tax system.
Pakistan Power Circular Debt Rises to Rs1.675 Trillion in FY2026, Gas Debt Hits Rs3.631 Trillion
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased to Rs1.675 trillion and gas sector liabilities reached Rs3.631 trillion by June 2026, prompting government refinancing and payment reforms.
Apna Ghar Programme: SBP Standardises Property Documents for Housing Loans
Pakistan has reduced mandatory property documents to five under the Apna Ghar Programme, aiming to simplify housing loan applications and improve access to financing for home construction.
Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Export-Led Growth as Pakistan Strengthens Fiscal Stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan must shift from economic stabilization to sustainable, export-led growth, highlighting fiscal consolidation, higher tax revenues, stronger reserves and structural reforms.