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easypaisa digital bank processed over 3.8 billion transactions in 2025 worth more than PKR 15 trillion, as it marked the first anniversary of its digital banking operations at its annual stakeholder dinner. The bank also announced a major step towards expanding Pakistan’s global remittance and payments connectivity. Addressing the gathering,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need for expanding bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Australia. Talking to the newly appointed High Commissioner of Australia Tim Kane in Islamabad today, he highlighted the agriculture and livestock sector as a promising area for enhanced cooperation. The Prime Minister also…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is committed to facilitate private sector-led growth, particularly in technology-driven and investment-intensive sectors. He was talking to a delegation comprising telecommunication infrastructure companies and Venture Capital Firms in Islamabad today.  He said while fiscal considerations remain important, the objective is to strike…

Ministry of National Food Security & Research has decided to deepen scientific collaboration with Italy in olive research and cultivation.                                                      The decision was taken…

World Bank Country Director Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar called on Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik in Islamabad today. The meeting focused on ongoing and upcoming reforms aimed at ensuring the sustainability of Pakistan’s gas sector. The World Bank Country Director commended the Petroleum Division for successfully addressing the LNG surplus…

President Asif Ali Zardari has invited Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in priority sectors, including food security, IT and tourism. He was talking to Bahraini Ambassador Mohamed Ebrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader, who called on him in Islamabad today. Highlighting economic cooperation, the President said Pakistan is keen to strengthen trade…

The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet was briefed that overall inflation situation in the country has shown marked improvement during the current fiscal year, reflecting enhanced price stability and effective macroeconomic management. Chief Economist, Planning and Development Division Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad briefed the ECC during a meeting in Islamabad…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized to ensure sustainable fertilizer availability for farmers at affordable costs. Chairing a meeting of the Committee to deliberate upon gas supply to the fertilizer sector in Islamabad today, he also stressed for strengthening the supply chain, stabilizing prices, and supporting crop growth and…

Progressive Electronics & Traders, the authorized partner of J&R Technology Ltd. in Pakistan, has announced the successful completion of an official visit to the headquarters of J&R Technology Ltd. in Shenzhen, China, marking another important milestone in the strengthening of their strategic business relationship. The visiting delegation from Progressive Electronics…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored Pakistan’s commitment to proactive economic diplomacy aimed at deepening international partnerships, diversifying trade and connectivity routes and attracting investment. He laid this emphasis during his separate interviews with the leading news agencies of Azerbaijan and Russia. The Minister highlighted that Azerbaijan has publicly expressed…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is moving towards sustainable development. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore , he said economic indicators have shown significant improvement as a result of reform-oriented measures. He said investor-friendly policies have strengthened national economy while promotion of local industries has accelerated the revival of the…

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that recent reform measures under Pakistan’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are not new conditions but part of a phased, medium-term reform agenda agreed upon with the IMF from the outset of the program. In a statement, the ministry said the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched national regulatory reforms in Lahore today. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, the Prime Minister said this regulatory framework is a quantum jump which will facilitate business community, industralists, agriculture and foreign direct investment from Europe, Far East and the Middle East. He said this…

The Central Development Working Party has approved four projects worth 10.551 billion rupees for the national development.  The CDWP, which met in Islamabad on Friday with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in the chair, also recommended another four projects worth 256 billion rupees for further consideration by the Executive Committee of…

Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has reiterated Pakistan’s strong interest in expanding agricultural cooperation with Canada. He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan, who called on him in Islamabad today. Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed the importance of resolving market access challenges to…

Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has resumed operations and rejoined the national grid after more than ten weeks of suspension that began on October 1, 2025. With the tariff issue resolved, KAPCO’s return strengthens supply reliability in southern Punjab and restores a key Black Start–capable facility to the national…

Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has praised the Prime Minister and his team for their efforts in strengthening Pakistan’s economy. He made the remarks while addressing members of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Lahore today. Bilawal Bhutto assured that the concerns…

NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary has been honored with Qorus Reinvention Silver Award 2025. The awards celebrated the best innovations from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at the third Qorus Reinvention Awards ceremony, organized in Dubai. National Bank of Pakistan was selected in the Distribution category for its unique…

Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has said that Pakistan is coming out of the economic crisis and steps are being taken to strengthen the economy. Addressing a ceremony at the Expo Center Lahore today, he said a strong economy is essential for national security and  private sector has…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s rapid digital asset adoption underscores the economic opportunity to bring virtual assets within formal monitoring structures. He was speaking at a consultative meeting in Islamabad co-chaired by Chairman of PVARA Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss and advance work on Pakistan’s National Digital Asset…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has proposed establishing a CASA Energy Market to enable all regional countries to fully harness their energy potential.                                                 He…