In a sobering revelation, the World Bank (WB) has released its latest poverty assessment for Pakistan, highlighting a sharp increase in the country’s poverty rate. According to the new findings
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Govt Unveils Ambitious 5-Year Plan: Economy to Hit $600 Billion, Growth Target Set at 6% by 2029
In a significant policy announcement, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal unveiled Pakistan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap to boost the country’s economic growth to 6% by 2029 and expand
Banks to Remain Closed for Eid-ul-Adha Holidays from June 6 to 9, Confirms State Bank of Pakistan
In anticipation of Eid-ul-Adha, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a four-day bank holiday from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025. This closure will be in effect nationwide
Pakistan Secures $800 Million ADB Support to Boost Economy & Reform Tax System
In a significant step towards strengthening Pakistan’s economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $800 million financial support package for the country under the Resource Mobilization Reform Program
Ripple (XRP) price update: PKR and USD rates on June 02, 2025, amid market fuctuations.
Cryptocurrencies operate independently of central banks or regulatory authorities, relying on decentralised networks to validate transactions and create new units. Among these digital assets, Ripple […]
Bangladesh removes Sheikh Mujibur Rahman portrait from currency notes.
Bangladesh has unveiled newly redesigned currency notes that no longer feature the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding father and father of former […]
Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs amid legal battle.
A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a day after a U.S. trade court ruled that Trump had exceeded his […]
Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Partners with silver lake for digital growth.
The Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK) has entered a strategic partnership with Silver Lake Axes, a leading Malaysian company, by signing a Memorandum […]
Eid Holidays May Disrupt Budget Schedule: NEC Meeting and Economic Survey Face Delays, Budget Still Set for June 10
As Pakistan gears up for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, the government’s annual economic planning is facing potential scheduling disruptions. Initially, reports surfaced indicating that June 7 and 8 will be observed as public holidays for Eid, leading to complications around June 9