Economy

Pakistan is inviting investor bids next month for stakes in IESCO, GEPCO, FESCO and ZTBL as its privatization drive gains pace under IMF reform commitments

Subsidized housing plan features 20-year repayment period

The World Bank says energy prices will hit a four-year high in 2026, driven by the Middle East war. Here's what it means for oil, food and inflation

The move will weaken the group amid the Iran war and US pressure on Gulf oil producers

The Arif Habib-led consortium is set to complete its PIA takeover by end of April, adding the remaining 25% stake for PKR 45 billion to its existing 75% holding

SBP bought $4.87 billion from July-January, down 4.5% year-on-year

FPCCI has written to PM Shehbaz urging emergency relief on furnace oil levies as Pakistan's electricity crisis deepens amid RLNG supply disruptions

Pakistan has settled most of its FY26 external debt obligations, with $1.5 billion still due

Traders’ body chief calls the decision imprudent and damaging to business competitiveness

Pakistan's top economic body approves PKR 100 million for the Cannabis Control Authority, PKR 372 million for NAB's digital transformation, and PKR 30 million for the hockey team's rewards

Unusual weather affects crop, raising concerns over premature shipments

Up to 38% of cost linked to duties as demand weakens and capacity stays underused

Up to 50% waivers aim to clear backlog and cut logistics costs

Order sets routes, customs requirements under bilateral transport pact

The request follows directives from power minister to restore the 2015 framework that allowed DISCOs to process small-scale solar applications without fees

LNG disruptions force shift to costlier fuel for power generation

The bids between $17.997 and $18.88 per MMBTU are nearly double the $10–13 per MMBTU under long-term contracts with Qatar

Board approval expected in May as most benchmarks are achieved

Only tax-registered firms allowed as stricter quality checks introduced