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S&P upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating after 3-year gap
Pakistan returns to B- with stable outlook for first time since February 2019; last held B- with negative outlook in July 2022
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
Pakistan returns to B- with stable outlook for first time since February 2019; last held B- with negative outlook in July 2022
New SBP-led framework targets restructuring of sick units, SME credit flow, and tax incentives
The non-binding agreement aims to explore vessel acquisition, chartering, and financing opportunities, marking a new chapter in Pakistan’s global shipping ambitions
The PTA takes effect Aug. 1, slashing tariffs to 27% on 8 fruits and vegetables traded by both countries
Regional outlook dims amid global trade tensions
Hashoo Group retains control of Pakistan Services Ltd. as Dawood Jan Muhammad and AKD acquire major stakes in strategic consolidation move
Southeast Asia hit hardest, while Central Asia bucks trend
In Pakistan, this has now become normal, something rarely seen elsewhere in the world
Trump says “Mission Complete” after Japan agrees to cut tariffs and expand U.S.-bound investment
Privatization Division secretary reiterates that it is not the government’s role to run businesses
Month-on-month inflation is projected to increase by 2.2%, largely driven by a surge in food prices
Chief minister warns discontinuing the ED collection mechanism could trigger fiscal instability and a potential conflict between federal and provincial governments
The bulk of these outflows came from Foreign Direct Investment, which accounted for $2.105 billion
In Pakistan, one thing stays constant: sugar politics
Is it all fuel cost, or are we paying extra in taxes, levies, and margins?
While the FBR published tax directories every year from 2014 to 2019, officials confirmed that no such documents have been made public for the last few years
Total textile exports rose to $17.9 billion in FY25, the highest annual growth in three years
The reform package calls for long-term certainty, reduced compliance burdens, and investment-friendly incentives
Outstanding car loans have climbed to PKR 276.6 billion
Google unlike other tech giants such as Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Netflix has registered as a company with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan