Pakistan and IMF Finalize Strict Fiscal Targets for 2026 Budget to Secure Economic Stability
Pakistan commits to a Rs2.8 trillion primary surplus and a $5.6 billion reserve boost in a landmark fiscal agreement with the IMF to stabilize the national economy.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Arrives in US for IMF World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a high-level delegation to the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. to discuss economic reforms and global investments.
World Bank Pledges Continued Support for BISP Social Protection Initiatives
The World Bank reaffirms its technical support for the Benazir Income Support Programme to enhance transparency and efficiency in Pakistans social safety net.
Pakistan Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices to Historic Highs Amid Global Energy Crisis
Federal Ministers Ali Pervaiz Malik and Muhammad Aurangzeb announce massive fuel price increases and new targeted subsidies for bikers, farmers, and transport.
Government Introduces Targeted Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists Amid Global Oil Surge
Advisor Khurram Schehzad confirms fuel price hikes driven by international crises while announcing targeted relief for bikers through BISP data integration.
Pakistan Digital Authority Completes Petrol Subsidy App for Low Income Citizens
The federal government finalizes the petrol subsidy application to provide targeted fuel relief for motorcycle and rickshaw owners through BISP data integration.
BISP Transitions to Fully Digital Payments for 10 Million Women with Mobile Wallet Accounts
Over 10 million women under Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme have received mobile wallet accounts, enabling digital cash transfers and reducing reliance on agents, with full digital payments targeted by June 2026.
Cashless Economy Drive Faces Hurdles as Only 700,000 Retailers Adopt Digital Payments
Pakistan’s cashless economy initiative faces challenges as less than 700,000 retailers currently offer digital payment options, highlighting the gap between government targets and implementation.
Overseas Employment Surges as Financial Support Initiatives Drive Social Uplift in Pakistan
Pakistan records a sharp rise in overseas employment registrations alongside continued financial inclusion efforts. The Bureau of Emigration reports a 43% monthly increase in worker registrations, while national programs like the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund and BISP continue to support low-income households.