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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...

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...

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...

Governor, CM fully endorse FPCCI's Balochistan Strategy Summit

KARACHI: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Governor and Chief Minister of Balochistan have backed FPCCI's landmark Balochistan Strategy Summit - aimed at identifying the root causes of the province's economic, trade, investmen...

PM Shehbaz, UAE President discuss bilateral cooperation

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he was warmly received by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE an...

Tax policy for cotton sector: FBR asked to seek viewpoint of IMF

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research has instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to consult the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if Pakistan’s current tax policies fail to generate su...

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Govt plans to cut electricity prices by up to Rs10 per unit

ISLAMABAD: Government has unveiled a revised plan to reduce the baseline power tariff by Rs 8 to Rs 10 per unit, quoting sources. The plan aims to address the issue of circular debt, which will be reduced through the reduction of the debt amount. Un...

Govt rejects proposal to exchange Dr. Aafia Siddiqui for Shakil Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Government told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) its position on the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release for Shakil Afridi’s handover. According to reports, the government of Pakistan turned down the possibility of...

Mustafa Amir’s remains exhumed for DNA samples

KARACHI: Following the court orders, Sindh health department’s medical team exhumed body of Mustafa Amir for DNA samples. Mustafa Amir was kidnapped and allegedly murdered by his friends in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Jan...

Pakistan releases 22 Indian fishermen, begins repatriation process

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities have released 22 Indian fishermen from Karachi’s Malir Jail, beginning their repatriation process on Friday, as confirmed by a police official.   Arshad Shah, the superintendent of Malir Jail, confirmed that...
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