Pakistan faces a range of structural challenges that are impeding its progress toward long-term economic stability and growth. According to a recent document released by the Planning Commission, several key obstacles
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Pakistan Achieves 22-Year Record Current Account Surplus: PM Shehbaz Sharif Commends Economic Progress
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed a major milestone in Pakistan’s economic journey, announcing that the country recorded a current account surplus of $2.1 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25.
Pakistan to Launch Rs3 Billion Aquaculture Park at Korangi Fish Harbour to Boost Blue Economy and Marine Exports
In a major step towards the development of Pakistan’s maritime sector, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art Aquaculture Park
Karachi, Lahore witness partial shutdown as traders protest FBR’s expanded powers.
A strike is being observed today in Karachi and Lahore after the Karachi and Lahore Chambers of Commerce called for protests against the Federal Board […]
Pakistan posts first annual current account surplus in 14 years, signals economic recovery.
In a significant economic breakthrough, Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2024–25, marking its first annual surplus since 2010–11, […]
American firms report record-low investment plans in China amid rising US tensions and economic slowdown.
American companies operating in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for 2025, along with declining confidence in their profitability, according to a new survey […]
Indonesia cuts interest rates again amid global slowdown and US trade relief.
Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday — its fourth rate cut since […]
PSX hits record high amid investor confidence and positive economic indicators.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking momentum on Tuesday, driven by strong investor confidence and an improving economic outlook. The benchmark KSE-100 index […]
PIA Privatization Moves Forward with New Business Plan: Reserve Price Under Review, Local Bidders in Focus
In a significant development regarding the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the federal government has approved a revised business plan that will be shared with four pre-qualified local consortiums this week. The process marks a renewed effort to restructure