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 Stock Exchange Rebounds as KSE-100 Index Gains Over 1,000 Points February 17, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a recovery on Tuesday after suffering a sharp decline in the previous trading session, with investor sentiment improving during intraday activity. Women International Film…
Business Gold, Silver Prices Climb as PSX Stages Strong Recovery February 11, 2026 The Universe Gold and silver prices moved higher on Wednesday in Pakistan, mirroring gains in the international market, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded sharply after two consecutive sessions of losses.…
Business NFC Process Stalls as Second Meeting Delayed and Working Groups Remain Inactive February 2, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Nearly two months after its inaugural session was held amid high expectations, the National Finance Commission (NFC) appears to have lost momentum, with its second meeting — originally planned…
Business IMF Urges Pakistan to Complete Super Tax Recoveries Within One Month After Supreme Court Ruling January 28, 2026 The Universe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Pakistan government to complete all pending super tax recoveries within one month following the Supreme Court’s verdict in favour of the levy,…
Business Business Community Slams SBP for Holding Interest Rate at 10.5pc, Demands Single-Digit Policy Rate January 27, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s business community has strongly criticized the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5 percent, calling it disappointing and counterproductive at a time when…
Business SBP to Announce Monetary Policy Today as Business Community Eyes Rate Cut January 26, 2026 The Universe The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to announce its monetary policy today (Monday), with the business community hopeful for a reduction in the key interest rate. Yashma Gill’s…
Business IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Praises Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Under PM Shehbaz Sharif January 24, 2026 The Universe Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has lauded the Pakistan government’s economic reform agenda, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, praising his commitment to development and…
Business Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Globally and in Pakistan Amid Strong Demand January 14, 2026 The Universe Gold prices continued their sharp upward momentum on Wednesday, touching historic highs in both international and domestic markets as investors sought safe-haven assets amid ongoing global uncertainty. Malala Yousafzai Links…
Business FBR to Set Up Digital Enforcement Stations to Crack Down on Smuggling January 13, 2026 The Universe The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to establish Digital Enforcement Stations across the country as part of a major initiative to curb smuggling and illegal trade. Nora Fatehi…
