February 8, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday held a high-level meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, to review progress under Pakistan’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF).
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Islamabad — Pakistan recorded a budget surplus of Rs542 billion during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a sharp turnaround from a deficit of Rs1.54 trillion in the same period last year, official data released by the Ministry of Finance showed on Friday.
(more…)Islamabad, February 6, 2026 — In a significant move to combat corruption and enhance transparency, the government of Pakistan is taking steps to strengthen financial intelligence and improve inter-agency coordination across key law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
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Karachi, February 5, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to roll out a comprehensive “carrot and stick” policy aimed at strengthening asset recovery in cases of financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering, according to official documents.
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan will not play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that the decision was taken after extensive consultations and careful consideration.
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Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation increased by 5.8% in January 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The rise reflects ongoing price pressures in both urban and rural areas across the country.
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Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today met Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), in Islamabad. This marked Mr. Banga’s first official visit to Pakistan as World Bank President.
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Islamabad, January 30, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday unveiled a comprehensive relief package aimed at boosting Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors. The measures include a significant reduction in electricity tariffs by Rs 4.04 per unit for industries, lowering of wheeling charges to under Rs 9, and a substantial cut in the export refinance scheme rate from 7.5% to 4.5%. Additionally, top exporters will be granted “blue passports” for two years to facilitate export-led growth.
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Islamabad, January 30, 2026 – In a significant move to promote religious unity, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, alongside prominent clerics, scholars from all schools of thought, and representatives from the business community, agreed on issuing a unified calendar for Azan and prayer timings.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to take a major step toward next-generation connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially announced that the Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, will be held on March 10, 2026.
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