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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a draft report proposing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening and modernizing the country’s aviation sector. According to the report, the reforms focus on improving transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness within the aviation ecosystem. Key recommendations include the creation of a centralized aviation data…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to further strengthen enforcement to increase revenues and curb tax evasion. He was chairing a weekly review meeting on FBR’s affairs in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister also directed to bring majority productive sectors under the scope of automated…

The Board of Directors of easypaisa digital bank has approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, with the Bank delivering remarkable results, marking a successful year as the country’s first digital retail bank and further reinforcing its leadership position in Pakistan’s digital financial sector. easypaisa…

Pakistan is witnessing significant progress in business activities, with a record increase in registration of new companies. According to Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, three thousand, four hundred and forty-four new companies were registered in the month of February. Following these new registrations, the total number of registered companies…

Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to extend full cooperation to investors and promote foreign investment in Pakistan. Talking to the media in Chiniot today, he said the government is determined to provide relief to the public and facilitate the investors.     He…

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain says the government will ensure a stable fertilizer supply despite regional challenges. He was chairing a high-level meeting of the Fertilizer Review Committee in Islamabad today. Rana Tanveer Hussain said agricultural productivity and food security will remain protected despite external…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb ha said the government is committed to improving the overall investment climate and addressing structural issues affecting business confidence. He was talking to a delegation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) led by President Usman Shaukat and Group Leader Sohail Altaf in Islamabad…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said ensuring uninterrupted availability of petroleum products across the country remains government’s foremost priority. He was chairing the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices in the Wake of the Emerging Situation in the Region in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister noted that while global energy markets…

The Special Investment Facilitation Council is playing a key role in promoting energy self-sufficiency and advancing Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan is developing a strategy to increase domestic production in order to achieve energy autonomy. Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says the country’s economy has moved towards stability during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26 due to the coordinated macroeconomic policies of the government. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today in connection with the launch of the Monthly Development Report. The Minister…

Pakistan’s energy transition stands at a decisive inflection point. Over the past decade, the country has expanded rooftop solar, wind capacity in Sindh, and hydropower generation. Yet the structural flaw in our power system remains unchanged: we generate clean electricity during the day but burn imported fossil fuels at night…

The government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel by 55 rupees per litre each due to prevailing situation in the region. This was announced by Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik while addressing a news conference alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister…

Eight working groups have been formed to accelerate Pakistan-Uzbekistan trade and economic cooperation in diverse sectors. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting of the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group held in Islamabad today with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan in the chair. The meeting reviewed…

Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari says the government is actively pursuing the privatization of its power distribution companies to ensure long-term sustainability and efficiency. He expressed these views during a virtual meeting with Türkiye’s Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar. Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari emphasized…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of stabilization and recovery. Talking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad today, he said economic growth in the first quarter of the current fiscal year reached 3.7 percent, with improvements in large-scale manufacturing and resilience in the…

Following a Phase-I Review, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed restructuring and transfer of designated real estate assets of ISE Towers REIT Management Company Limited to its subsidiary, ISE Realty Company Limited. CCP received a pre-merger application on January 23, 2026, jointly filed by ISE Towers…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani says agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and providing relief to farmers remains a national priority. He was talking to President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti who called on him at Parliament House in Islamabad. He reaffirmed that Parliament would…

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain says protecting farmers’ income, stabilizing domestic prices, and strengthening Pakistan’s agricultural export base remain government’s top priorities. Chairing the 4th meeting of the Committee on Potato Export in Islamabad today, he emphasized that coordinated, time-bound, and practical interventions are essential…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says ensuring uninterrupted availability of petroleum products remains the Government’s foremost priority and will continue to guide all policy decisions. He was chairing a meeting of the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices in the Wake of the Emerging Situation in the Region, constituted by the Prime…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to modernize trade routes and strengthen bilateral ties to achieve sustainable development. This understanding was reached at a meeting between Communications Abdul Aleem Khan Tajikistan Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir in Islamabad. Both sides emphasized the need to adapt to evolving regional dynamics through effective strategies.…

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report, “The Road to Fair Competition – A Study of Pakistan’s Automobile Industry,” highlighting structural and regulatory challenges in the sector and recommending wide-ranging reforms, including a long-term policy roadmap, improved vehicle financing, and removal of regulatory distortions to foster…