State Budget Talks Hit Roadblock as Global Lender Rejects Tax Relief Projections
High-stakes financial discussions between state negotiators and the International Monetary Fund conclude without an agreement on proposed income tax relief and revenue targets.
Addressing the Growing Concentration Risk in Pakistan’s External Account and GCC Dependency
Pakistan faces severe economic vulnerability due to its overreliance on GCC remittances and debt. Diversification is essential as regional conflicts and geopolitical shifts threaten financial stability.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Outlines Pakistan Economic Growth Targets at EU Business Forum
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the EU-Pakistan High Level Business Forum, projecting 4 percent GDP growth and detailing structural reforms for investment.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Reassures Global Investors of Pakistans Economic Stability
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb engages 250 global investors in a Jefferies led session to discuss IMF progress and Pakistans structural reforms
Pakistan ECC Approves Strategic IPP Tariff Revisions to Save Billions in Energy Costs
The Economic Coordination Committee approves major tariff renegotiations with 20 power projects including wind and solar plants to reduce circular debt and consumer rates.
Pakistan’s 2026 Economic Outlook: Stabilisation, Reform, and Sustainable Growth
Pakistan’s economy moves from crisis management to cautious reconstruction in 2026, with key focus on fiscal discipline, energy sector reform, taxation, social safety nets, agriculture, and digital economy growth.
Pakistan’s Dependence on IMF Highlights Need for Structural Reforms Beyond Stabilisation
Experts argue that while IMF programmes stabilise Pakistan’s economy, they fail to address long-term growth, job creation, and industrialisation, highlighting the need for homegrown structural reforms and policy innovation.
Momentum 2025 Highlights Pakistan’s Renewed Appeal for Global Investors
At the Momentum 2025 conference in Riyadh, Pakistan showcased its improving economic outlook and reform progress, drawing renewed attention from major global investors including BlackRock’s leadership.
World Bank Highlights Pakistan’s Fragile Economic Recovery and Need for Reforms in 2025
The World Bank’s Pakistan Development Update 2025 warns that the country’s 3% growth rate is insufficient to reduce poverty or unemployment, urging structural reforms, tax expansion, and climate resilience to ensure sustainable economic recovery.
SBP Governor’s Annual Report Highlights Economic Stability, Flags Global and Domestic Risks
The SBP Governor’s Annual Report 2024–25 highlights improved economic stability, lower inflation, and a current account surplus for the first time in 14 years. It warns of global trade shifts, geopolitical tensions, and domestic risks, emphasizing the need for structural reforms and vigilant policymaking.