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Pakistan Consolidates Macroeconomic Gains, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan is steadily consolidating its macroeconomic gains, with key indicators showing promising improvements across multiple productive sectors. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, the minister outlined the country’s progress in restoring economic stability and accelerating sectoral growth. He highlighted that cement, fertilizer, automobiles, mobile phones and large-scale manufacturing […]
Pakistan and Bangladesh Move Toward Stronger Maritime Partnership
Pakistan and Bangladesh have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional maritime cooperation following a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Bangladesh’s Shipping Advisor in London. The discussion signaled a renewed commitment from both sides to enhance maritime connectivity, expand commercial engagement and collaborate at global forums. During the […]
Pakistan to Host ASOCIO Digital Summit 2026
Pakistan has secured a significant milestone on the regional technology map as it prepares to host the ASOCIO Digital Summit 2026, one of the most influential digital forums across Asia and Oceania. The announcement was made during the ASOCIO Digital Summit 2025 in Chinese Taipei, marking a major moment for Pakistan’s tech community. The Pakistan […]
Pakistan and Nigeria Vow to Deepen Economic and Business Cooperation
Pakistan and Nigeria have reiterated their commitment to expanding economic ties, with a particular focus on strengthening business-to-business collaboration across mining, renewable energy and industrial development. The reaffirmation came during a meeting between Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and a 13-member Nigerian delegation in Islamabad. The visiting delegation, led by Federal Commissioner Imo Effiong […]
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Holds Talks with EU Council President Antonio Costa
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met European Union Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels, where both sides reaffirmed their satisfaction with the upward momentum in Pakistan-EU relations. The meeting, according to the Foreign Office, highlighted growing cooperation across key political and economic areas. Dar acknowledged the European Union’s longstanding bilateral and multilateral […]
Pakistan, UK to boost cooperation on online harassment, human trafficking
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen joint efforts against online child harassment and human trafficking, marking a renewed phase of bilateral security coordination. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Graeme Biggar, Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, […]
Industry Rejects Govt’s Power Package, Warns of Factory Closures
Pakistan’s industrial sector has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed incremental electricity consumption package, calling it unsustainable and damaging for production and exports. During a public hearing conducted by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday, representatives from major business associations criticized the Power Division’s proposal to set a tariff of Rs. […]
PPL Reports Big Increase in Gas Processing Capacity in Sindh’s Sanghar District
In a significant achievement for Pakistan’s energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has successfully enhanced the gas processing capacity at its Gambat South Gas Processing Facility (GPF-II) in Sanghar, Sindh, from 55 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) to 60 MMscfd through process optimization. The upgrade, completed without any hardware modification, underscores PPL’s commitment […]
Pakistan’s Internet Firewall Gets Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a large-scale project to modernize and strengthen its national firewall system — a critical move aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s cybersecurity defenses amid rising digital threats. The upgrade initiative, described by officials as one of the most comprehensive overhauls of PTA’s cybersecurity infrastructure in recent years, focuses on deploying […]
Pakistan’s Beggar Population Surpasses 38 Million, Costing Economy $42 Billion Annually
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s beggar population has reportedly crossed 38 million, resulting in an estimated annual economic loss of $42 billion (PKR 11.76 trillion), according to recent research by social welfare and economic experts. The alarming figures shed light on a growing social and economic crisis that has quietly evolved into a structured and competitive industry. Analysts […]