–Govt moves to tighten spending, improve transparency Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has decided to introduce major budgetary reforms under conditions set by the International Monetary Fund, aiming to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve transparency in public finances. Officials at the Ministry of Finance said work is underway on …
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–Pakistan secures staff-level IMF deal, paving way for $1.2bn disbursement under EFF and RSF programs, reinforcing economic stabilization efforts BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on key program reviews, unlocking about $1.2 billion in fresh financing, the lender said on Friday. The agreement …
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–Govt weighs targeted relief as fiscal space remains constrained amid stable fuel supplies BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a high-level meeting on petroleum prices and subsidy reforms on March 27, 2026, as the government evaluates targeted relief measures while maintaining fiscal discipline, the Finance Division said. The …
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–Weekly inflation accelerates as vegetable, fuel, and protein prices climb sharply across key urban markets Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rose 0.97% for the week ended March 26, 2026, driven by sharp increases in food and energy costs, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of …
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BeNewz Report WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund failed to reach a staff-level agreement on the latest review of the $7 billion programme but decided to continue negotiations in coming days as discussions on fiscal, monetary and energy reforms remain unresolved. Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did …
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Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator rose 0.37% in the week ending March 5, reflecting higher food and fuel costs Weekly inflation measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased by 0.37% for the week ended March 5, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The SPI is calculated every week …
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Competition Commission calls for policy, financing, and regulatory reforms to boost Pakistan’s auto industry. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a landmark report, “The Road to Fair Competition – A Study of Pakistan’s Automobile Industry,” highlighting structural and regulatory challenges and recommending sweeping reforms to …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: FBR collected Rs 8.1tr in July-February, missing the revised target by Rs 450bn and raising the likelihood of another downward revision after IMF talks. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has recorded a Rs 450bn revenue shortfall during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, intensifying pressure …
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation eased 0.54% for the week ended February 26, driven by sharp declines in vegetable and poultry prices, official data showed. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Friday the Sensitive Price Indicator declined 0.54% week-on-week for the period ended February 26, 2026, reflecting lower …
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Federal Board of Revenue will keep all major field offices open on Saturday, February 28, to facilitate taxpayers and ensure timely collection of duties and taxes. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue said on Friday it will keep all Large Taxpayer Offices, Medium Taxpayer Offices, Corporate Tax Offices …
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