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MoF explains external debt profile

Says it wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external debt position and associated interest payments

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 01:08pm

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Stabilisation versus stagnation: rising poverty amid missing development

The official data released by the Planning Commission on poverty and income inequality comes as no surprise. Real...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

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Energy, mining and IT projects: PM invites DFC to enhance financing

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday highlighting Pakistan’s fast-improving macroeconomic...

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:34am

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Foreign capital remains missing

Pakistan’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) came in at $173 million in January 2026, down 27 percent...

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:34am

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Jul-Jan FDI falls 51pc YoY

As per SBP, net FDI stood at USD 694 million during July-January FY26

Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:18am

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Austrian cos urged to invest in various sectors

VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s commitment to boosting bilateral economic...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:03am

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Haroon, Cambodian minister discuss economic ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Cambodia, while stressing the need for expanding industrial and economic cooperation, have...

Published 12 Feb, 2026 07:20am

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High-level Saudi delegation in Pakistan ahead of Crown Prince’s visit

ISLAMABAD: The Saudi government has dispatched a high-level delegation to Pakistan to explore avenues of cooperation...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:02am

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Aurangzeb apprises international investors of reform agenda

Meets representatives from the International Finance Corporation, British International Investment, Asian Development Bank and Baltoro Capital

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 08:58am

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Textile industry advocates for better trade arrangement with US

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile industry has approached the government for a better trade arrangement with the...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:11am

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‘Indus AI Week’: minister welcomes delegation from Kyan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh welcomed a delegation from Kyan, Saudi...

Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:44am

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PM announces USD1bn investment in AI by 2030

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday formally unveiled a $1 billion national investment plan for artificial intelligence ...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

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Pakistan, US to hold high-level talks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States are reportedly holding high-level bilateral talks early this week on a...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:04am

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Global investors: Govt may announce tax relief measures

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has convened an urgent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Regulatory...

Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:31am

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Retail & storage network: Wafi Energy plans USD100m investment

ISLAMABAD: The Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd has signalled plans to invest up to USD100 million over the next two to ...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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‘Growing economic stability boosts global investors trust’

ISLAMABAD: The growing economic stability and reforms initiatives have further strengthened global investors trust ...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:22am

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Pakistan’s private sector credit surges by Rs589bn so far this year

Expected to increase further following recent regulatory measures and incentive schemes

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 12:01pm

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Pakistan committed to closer EU ties, trade expansion under GSP+: PM

ISLAMABAD: Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,...

Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:20am

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Govt, Standard Chartered Bank hold virtual roadshow to woo investors

'This was among the largest, most diverse, and most institutionally-weighted investor interactions Pakistan has seen in recent years': Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:05pm

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Overseas Pakistanis: Naqvi assures safeguarding investments

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday assured overseas Pakistanis that their investments will be safeguarded through...

Published 28 Jan, 2026 07:43am

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UAE trip: President discusses AD Ports Group’s investment in Pakistan

ABU DHABI: Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, paid a courtesy call...

Updated 28 Jan, 2026 07:39am

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EDITORIAL: Plunge in FDI

EDITORIAL: Foreign direct investment (FDI) has plunged by 43 percent July-December 2025 as per data released by the...

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 09:07am

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Raqami Islamic Digital Bank set to operate

ISLAMABAD: Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), is set to launch operations...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am

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DAVOS 26: Exports and productive use of debt key to economic growth, says Aurangzeb

Debt is not inherently negative if deployed productively, according to finance minister

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 12:57pm

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DAVOS 26: Aurangzeb holds key meetings with ADB president, aviation sector leader

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a series of important meetings...

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 07:49am

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DAVOS 26: Aurangzeb discusses economic ties with Kuwaiti FM

DAVOS: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met Wednesday in Davos with Subaih ...

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 07:32am

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ICCD’s Sustainable Tourism Forum, Expo concludes

KARACHI: The Sustainable Tourism Forum & Expo (STF) 2026, organised by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and...

Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:57am

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EDITORIAL: Railways left to rust

EDITORIAL: The disclosure that 63 percent of Pakistan Railways’ locomotives have exceeded their operational lifespan...

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 09:15am

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Pakistan’s remittance illusion: Why diaspora dollars are financing consumption, not development

Pakistan is once again celebrating rising remittances. Overseas Pakistanis are expected to send home more than $41...

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 06:38am

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The investment drain

Pakistan is the 5th most populous country having 64 percent of its population under the age of 30. It is often being...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 06:37am