IMF Analysis Reveals Long Term Global Economic Costs of Rising Military Conflicts
Recent IMF data indicates that escalating global conflicts are causing severe economic scarring, rising debt, and permanent output losses for affected nations and neighbors.
Pakistan Ethiopia and Djibouti Propose Trilateral Maritime Alliance for Enhanced Trade
Pakistan and Ethiopia initiate discussions on a trilateral maritime framework with Djibouti to boost trade connectivity between Asia and Africa through strategic port access.
Pakistan US Trade Balance February 2026 Export Growth and Import Trends
Pakistan reports a 3.62 percent increase in exports to the United States reaching 4.156 billion dollars while imports from the US surged by over 27 percent.
Pakistan Tourism Sector Surges with 820% Growth Eyes Billion Dollar Russian Market
Pakistan reports over one million international tourists in 2025 as Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi unveils plans to tap into the $1 billion Russian travel market.
World Bank to Approve $300 Million for Rural Sindh Water and Sanitation Transformation
The World Bank and ADB are set to provide $550 million in total funding for the STARS project to provide safe drinking water and hygiene to 2.5 million people in Sindh.
APTMA Commends Pakistani Leadership for Brokering Vital Iran US Ceasefire Agreement
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association praises Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership for diplomatic success in facilitating a regional truce.
Prime Minister Establishes National Coordination and Management Council to Safeguard Economy
PM Shehbaz Sharif forms the NCMC to manage the economic and security fallout of the Middle East conflict, streamlining decision-making and ensuring energy security.
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan in May for Finalizing 15.6 Trillion Rupee Tax Target
IMF mission scheduled for May 2026 to finalize Pakistan’s 2026-27 budget as the Fund sets an ambitious 15.564 trillion rupee tax collection target for the FBR.
Prime Minister Directs Currency Swap Agreements with EU Russia and Iran to Reduce Dollar Reliance
The Prime Minister Office orders the Finance Ministry to finalize currency swap deals with the EU, Russia, and Iran to strengthen regional trade and ease dollar pressure.
NEPRA Approves Electricity Price Hike of 1.42 Rupees Under February Fuel Cost Adjustment
NEPRA announces a power tariff increase of 1.42 rupees per unit for February fuel cost adjustments to be recovered from KE and DISCO consumers in April 2026.