Talks focus on tax shortfalls, energy sector reforms, and flood impacts as Pakistan seeks $1bn loan tranche. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have commenced policy-level talks in Islamabad as part of the second review under the $7 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), aiming to unlock the …
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Rail link vital for Reko Diq copper-gold exports; $390m bridge financing secured under government guarantee. BeNewz Report The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Railways and the Finance Division to present a comprehensive execution and implementation plan for rail agreements related to the Reko …
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The government resolves chronic circular debt via coordinated financial and policy efforts, freeing liquidity for key sectors without additional electricity charges. Aftab Maken The Govt has successfully restructured Rs1,225 billion in circular debt from the power sector, marking a decisive move towards fiscal consolidation and investor confidence. The historic agreement, …
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High Speed Diesel price revised to Rs272.77 per litre for September 16–30; petrol holds steady at Rs264.61. Aftab Maken The Government has announced a revision in petroleum prices, increasing the rate of High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs2.78 per litre while leaving the price of petrol unchanged. The new prices, …
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BeNewz Report Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed in August 2025 compared with July, though year-on-year data showed a sharp widening as exports declined and imports increased. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics–PBS–reported that exports fell to Rs 683.5 billion ($2.42 billion) in August from Rs 762.6 billion ($2.69 billion) in July, representing …
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Aftab Maken Inflation in Pakistan during August 2025 remained below the Finance Ministry’s forecast, with a decline compared to July. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), annual inflation in August was recorded at 2.99 percent, significantly lower than the ministry’s projected range of 4 to 5 percent. Every …
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BeNewz Report The Ministry of Finance has kept petrol prices unchanged while announcing a reduction in diesel and other petroleum product prices effective September 1. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification stating that the current petrol price of Rs264.61 per litre will remain unchanged. However, the price of high-speed …
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BeNewz Report Consumers may see modest relief as petroleum prices are projected to drop for the first half of September 2025, with petrol expected at Rs264 and diesel at Rs269.86 per litre. Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are projected to decline modestly from September 1, 2025, providing some respite …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) held its first board meeting on Tuesday, marking what officials described as a “historic milestone” in the country’s adoption of blockchain, digital assets, and the wider digital economy. According to the Ministry of Finance, the meeting focused on aligning PVARA …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The government has set ambitious goals under the New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30, targeting a 30 percent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales by 2030 to promote environmentally friendly transport. As part of the policy, three to four charging stations will be established across the country, with …
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