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July 23, 2026
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Aurangzeb reviews Pakistan economy with IMF

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reviewed Pakistan’s economic performance during a Pakistan IMF meeting with senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials in Washington. According to the Ministry of Finance, the...

July 18, 2026
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Pakistan Secures Over $16 Billion In External Financing

Pakistan received more than $16 billion in Pakistan external financing during the last fiscal year, according to official documents, helping the country meet most of its external funding needs...

July 16, 2026
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PM Shehbaz Orders Economic Contingency Plan

PM Shehbaz economic preparedness was the focus of a high-level meeting on Thursday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to remain fully prepared for any economic challenges arising...

July 9, 2026
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ADB Cuts Pakistan FY2027 Growth Forecast to 3.7%

ADB Pakistan growth forecast has been revised downward as the Asian Development Bank projected Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.7% in FY2027, citing rising energy costs, pressure on workers’...

July 9, 2026
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Pakistan Remittances Rise to $41.58 Billion in FY2026

Pakistan remittances FY2026 reached a record $41.58 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of overseas Pakistanis in supporting the country’s economy. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), workers’...

July 1, 2026
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KSE-100 Index Jumps Over 2,000 Points as Investor Confidence Strengthens

The KSE-100 Index extended its rally on Wednesday, gaining more than 2,000 points during intraday trading as improved investor sentiment fueled broad-based buying across key sectors. The benchmark index...

June 27, 2026
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Pakistan Public Debt Growth Slows to 5% in FY26, Finance Adviser Highlights Fiscal Progress

Pakistan public debt FY26 recorded its slowest growth in 15 years, according to Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad, who said the pace of central government debt expansion has declined to...

June 26, 2026
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FBR Introduces AI Tax Strategy to Achieve Rs15.264 Trillion Revenue Target

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an FBR AI tax strategy aimed at achieving a tax collection target of Rs15.264 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. The...

June 20, 2026
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Budget 2026-27 Aims to Broaden Tax Base, Not Burden Salaried Class

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Budget 2026-27 is focused on expanding Pakistan’s tax base while reducing pressure on existing taxpayers, particularly the salaried class. Addressing the National...

June 16, 2026
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Pakistan economy has left the ICU, says Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the Pakistan Economy has moved beyond its most critical phase, comparing its recovery to a patient leaving the intensive care unit....