Economy

Demand Punjab government to ramp up pest surveillance

The government plans to hold roadshows in China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to brief potential buyers

Business community backs government's economic reforms, tax measures and investment-friendly policies

Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia and the UAE can now invest in sovereign-backed certificates in local currencies, with returns of up to 7.5%

Punjab led with 1,643 registrations, with IT and e-commerce the top sector

New survey says investment plans nearly frozen amid Middle East war disruption

NEC meeting postponed as government cites Gilgit-Baltistan elections and ongoing IMF consultations

Federal development allocation proposed at PKR 1.326 trillion, up PKR 200 billion from earlier estimate

Industry proposes cuts in mobile taxes, duties on 5G equipment and fiber imports

PM Shehbaz has directed a PKR 200 billion boost to Pakistan's PSDP ahead of the NEC meeting on June 3

Transport and communications get PKR 408 billion; government targets 4% GDP growth in the upcoming fiscal year

Planning Minister says debt repayments are eating into federal resources, with PKR 10 trillion needed to complete ongoing development projects

International consultants invited to develop blueprint for emergency fuel stockpiles as global supply risks and geopolitical tensions grow

APCC to consider PKR 1.126 trillion federal development budget as officials project FY2025-26 growth of about 3.7%, below the government’s target

Taxes on EVs, hybrids, and solar panels may also rise sharply as part of the proposal

Sales tax collection fell short by PKR 382 billion, income tax by PKR 210 billion in FY26

The heads of four global agencies met to discuss the war's energy, trade, and economic impacts

The new rates will take effect on May 30

Central bank's net interbank dollar buying since June 2024 has now crossed $14 billion