PM sets $60bn export target, orders strategy
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to drive export-led economic growth, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to devise a comprehensive and effective strategy to achieve the target of $60 billion in exports over the next five years. Chairing a high...
IMF, govt teams set to discuss energy reform strategy
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Pakistani government will meet to discuss several measures aimed at improving the country's energy sector and addressing climate change commitments. One of the key topics...
PM Shehbaz meets WB delegation to discuss $40bn agreement
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the Executive Directors of the World Bank, who arrived in Pakistan on Monday for the first time in two decades to review the progress and implementation of a $40 billion...
Pakistan, KSA agree to enhance bilateral economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have vowed to further strengthen economic ties for a shared future. The commitment was expressed during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Saudi counterpart Mohammed b...
ECC meeting approves major financial decisions
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce Jam...
Bank Alfalah strengthens Qist Bazaar with Rs55m equity, Rs460m credit facility
KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion by increasing its investment in Qist Bazaar, Pakistan's rapidly growing buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platform catering to essential purchases of people with minimal and easy insta...
Azerbaijan-Pakistan chamber of commerce inaugurated to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a significant milestone in fostering bilateral trade relations with Azerbaijan as the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry was officially inaugurated in Islamabad. The ceremony was graced by Federal Minist...
IMF applauds Pakistan's economic efforts ahead of review: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared on Wednesday that the government has received "very positive" feedback from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding Pakistan's macroeconomic stability and its reform efforts. Speaking at...
PM Shehbaz, IMF's Georgieva hold talks on ongoing program
DUBAI: In a significant development on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS) 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a crucial meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The talk...
Rana Tanveer chairs PSMA meeting on sugar distribution, pricing
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a significant meeting of the Pakistan Sugar Manufacturers Association (PSMA) on Tuesday, focusing on crucial decisions regarding sugar pricing and distribution a...
