Muhammad Aurangzeb calls for greater investment, digital transformation, regulatory reforms and stronger government-business collaboration to drive sustainable growth.
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PC approves outsourcing of Lahore, Karachi airports
EY-Parthenon-led consortium selected as top-ranked financial adviser as government advances airport outsourcing and power-sector privatisation.
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SBP receives $3.6bn in workers’ remittances in July 2026
Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.6 billion in July, providing a strong boost to the country’s external account at the start of FY2026-27.
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR to complete Faceless System rollout by 2027
The first phase of the AI-based tax system is scheduled to begin on October 1, with random case allocation aimed at improving transparency.
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Natural disasters cause $3bn in damages in Pakistan during 2025-26
A devastating 2025 flash flood accounted for almost all reported financial losses, while disasters claimed 1,170 lives and affected nearly 6.9 million people.
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Pakistan’s gas consumption falls 6.8% in July-March FY2026
Lower RLNG consumption and a sharp decline in general industry demand drove the reduction, while fertiliser and commercial use remained stable.
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Turkish Petroleum soon to start offshore drilling in Pakistan’s waters: minister
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says offshore exploration could attract investment, increase indigenous energy supplies and reduce import dependence.
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EXCLUSIVE: FBR launches large-scale probe into foreign transactions by fund managers, trusts
Tax authorities to scrutinise offshore investments, fund transfers, CRS compliance and financial reporting by identified taxpayers and institutions.
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Lower-income groups face higher inflation than elites in Pakistan
Weekly SPI data shows inflation rising more than twice as fast for Pakistan’s lowest expenditure group compared with the highest-income households.
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Weekly SPI inflation rises 9.29% YoY as food prices stay elevated
Onion, chicken and pulse gram prices rise during the week, while tomatoes, LPG and diesel become cheaper.
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