PM Shehbaz Sharif to Meet IMF Chief in Switzerland to Seek Major Economic Relief Package
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Switzerland to seek support for a large tax and economic relief package aimed at reviving industry and easing pressures on citizens.
PM Forms High-Level Committee to Review Export Emergency Plan to Boost Exports to $60 Billion
Pakistan’s government considers declaring an export emergency as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forms a high-level committee to review proposals aimed at doubling exports to $60 billion within four years.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Accelerates SME and Agricultural Loans Through Digital Financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs SBP to simplify SME and farmer loan processes, launches digital initiatives like Zarkhaiz-e-App, and prioritizes private sector lending to modernize agriculture and boost entrepreneurship.
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.
Pakistan to Streamline Development Projects Under PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Oversight
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs comprehensive reforms to ensure timely completion of development projects, forming specialized working groups and leveraging international support from the World Bank and ADB.
Reko Diq Project Set to Boost Development and Pakistan-Canada Ties, Says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the Reko Diq project, led by Barrick Gold, will drive development in Pakistan and strengthen economic cooperation with Canada, highlighting joint mining ventures and bilateral ties.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign New Economic Cooperation Framework to Boost Trade and Investment
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have unveiled a new Economic Cooperation Framework aimed at expanding bilateral trade, investment, and development collaboration across key sectors including energy, IT, and mining, reflecting a renewed phase in economic partnership.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Heads to Riyadh for Future Investment Initiative 9 to Strengthen Economic Diplomacy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative 9 to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi ties and promote investment, sustainability, and economic cooperation on a global stage.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Launches Rs23 per Unit Power Tariff Plan for Industry and Agriculture
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a new electricity pricing plan offering reduced tariffs for industrial and agricultural users at Rs23 per unit under the Roshan Maeeshat Electricity Package, aiming to revive economic activity without subsidies while ensuring IMF compliance.
Pakistan Sells First Women Bank to UAE-Based IHC for $14.6 Million Under G2G Deal
Pakistan has sold its entire stake in First Women Bank Limited to UAE-based International Holding Company for $14.6 million, marking the first privatisation under the Shehbaz Sharif government. The deal, executed under the IGCT framework, gives the buyer strategic access to the banking sector with plans for rapid expansion.