Business Pakistan Repays $3.45bn UAE Deposits as SBP Clears ADFD Dues April 24, 2026 The Universe Karachi, April 24, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced it has repaid $1 billion to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), completing the full…
Pakistan Iran War Spillover Poses Economic, Political and Security Challenges for Pakistan March 10, 2026 The Universe The ongoing conflict in Iran is expected to create a range of economic, political and security challenges for Pakistan, raising concerns about the country’s ability to manage the consequences of…
Business IMF Says Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Under EFF Helped Stabilise Economy February 20, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s policy measures implemented under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilise the country’s economy and restore investor confidence, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday. PTI…
Business IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan on Feb 26 to Review $7bn Loan Programme February 18, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Iva Petrova, is scheduled to visit Pakistan on February 26 to review progress under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…
Business Pakistan Finalises Mobile, Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30 to Boost Local Production January 9, 2026 The Universe The Ministry of Industries and Production has finalised a draft of the Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30, aimed at strengthening local production and expanding Pakistan’s manufacturing base. Bollywood Spy…
Business Pakistan Seeks IMF Relief to Spur Growth, Cut Power Tariffs and Boost Investment January 7, 2026 The Universe According to well-placed sources in the Ministry of Finance, the government is preparing to seek relief within the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme in a bid to accelerate…
Business Rupee Gains Rs5 in First Half of FY26, Experts Warn Pressures May Resurface in 2026 December 28, 2025 The Universe KARACHI: Pakistan’s rupee recorded a modest net gain of Rs5.066, or 1.8 per cent, against the US dollar during the first half of the current fiscal year, though currency experts…
Business Pakistan Tightens Tax Net on Retail Sector After Tajir Dost Scheme Fails December 17, 2025 The Universe After the failure of the trader-friendly Tajir Dost scheme, Pakistan has introduced a strict new strategy to boost tax collection from the retail sector under mounting pressure from the International…
