Exports rise over 12% as imports decline, improving the monthly trade balance significantly. BeNewz Report Pakistan’s trade deficit witnessed a notable contraction in September 2025, driven by a rise in exports and a significant reduction in imports, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The …
Read More »ECC approves barter trade with Iran & Russia
Economic Coordination Committee sanctions major fiscal outlays and trade facilitation measures in latest meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Aftab Maken The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved over Rs. 24 billion in supplementary grants and authorized amendments to Pakistan’s barter trade policy with regional countries during …
Read More »Income Tax return deadline extended to Oct 15
FBR grants extension for Tax Year 2025 after appeals from traders, tax bars BeNewz Report The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for the Tax Year 2025 to October 15, 2025. The decision was made under Section 214A of the Income …
Read More »Economy shows stabilization amid floods & inflation falls to 3%
Industrial growth, fiscal surplus, and rising remittances support recovery in early FY2026 despite climate disruptions. BeNewz Report Pakistan’s economy has shown early signs of stabilization and moderate recovery during the first two months of FY2026, despite being battered by severe floods since July. According to the Monthly Economic Update & …
Read More »ADB maintains Pakistan’s growth outlook
Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 holds steady at 2.5%, while inflation is projected to ease from 23.4% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025, according to the ADB. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its GDP growth forecast for Pakistan at 2.5% for 2025, while projecting …
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