Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh Highlights Investment-Led Growth at CEO Summit Islamabad 2026
Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh urges policy consistency, private-sector engagement and institutional reforms to attract domestic and foreign investment and strengthen Pakistan’s economy.
Pakistan Sets $100 Billion Export Target for 2035 Under URAAN Pakistan
Pakistan aims to increase exports to $100 billion by 2035 as the government prioritises industrial development, value addition, technology adoption and global market access to reduce reliance on foreign borrowing.
Pakistan Takes Lead of Borrowers’ Platform at World Bank-IMF Meetings 2026
Pakistan has assumed chairmanship of the Borrowers’ Platform for 2026–27, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlining priorities for debt management, economic reforms and development financing.
Pakistan Banks Approve Rs400 Billion for Housing, Only 19% Reaches First-Time Buyers
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says banks have approved over Rs400 billion for affordable housing, but only Rs76 billion has reached first-time homebuyers.
Pakistan IMF Review Talks Near Completion for Fifth Loan Tranche Release
Pakistan and the IMF are expected to conclude review talks this week, with discussions covering tax collection, energy reforms, circular debt and the NFC Award.
World Bank Proposes Export Finance Products for Pakistan EXIM Bank
The World Bank has proposed export finance products for Pakistan’s EXIM Bank while discussing reforms covering trade, SME finance, investment, taxation and capital markets.
UK Offers Pakistan Technical Assistance for Trade and Investment Reforms
The UK has offered technical assistance to Pakistan to strengthen trade, investment, private-sector development and institutional reforms during talks between officials.
Pakistan, IMF Discuss Upcoming Programme Review as Government Reaffirms Reform Commitment
Pakistan and the IMF discussed the forthcoming programme review in New York, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming the government’s commitment to reforms, fiscal discipline, stronger external buffers and sustainable economic growth.
Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Tax Reforms, Digitalization to Support Uraan Pakistan
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says tax reforms, resource mobilization, digitalization and stronger exports are essential to achieving Uraan Pakistan’s goal of transforming Pakistan into a $1 trillion economy by 2035.
Pakistan’s FDI Gains Show Recovery but Not Yet a Shift in Investment Pattern
Pakistan’s net FDI rose to $178.6 million in July 2026, but a 20% yearly decline and concentration in power and finance highlight persistent investment challenges.