Islamabad, June 9, 2025 – According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024–25 released on Monday, Pakistan officially recorded the year 2024 as the ninth warmest year in the past 64 years.
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Agriculture sector share rises to 23.54% of GDP in FY25
Islamabad, June 9, 2025 – The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024-25 has reported that the agriculture sector contributed 23.54% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting its continued structural significance.
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Aurangzeb highlights achievements in Economic Survey 2024-25
Islamabad, June 9, 2025 – Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb officially launched the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2024-25, sharing encouraging news of a 2.68% GDP growth and a significant drop in inflation.
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Senators question legitimacy of Pakistan Crypto Council
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The legitimacy of the recently established Pakistan Crypto Council came under scrutiny during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, as several lawmakers expressed reservations about the Council’s legal standing and procedural transparency.
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Plan Your Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Pakistan Declares Public Holidays
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced the Eid-ul-Adha holidays, confirming a four-day break for citizens across the country.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation surges to 3.5% in May 2025
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – Headline inflation in Pakistan witnessed a notable rise in May 2025, reaching 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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World Bank urges Pakistan: scrap regulatory duty, ACD fast
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark recommendation, the World Bank has urged Pakistan to fully phase out regulatory duties (RDs) and Additional Customs Duties (ACDs), as part of a comprehensive tariff reform agenda aimed at reviving the country’s struggling export sector.
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WHO warns Pakistan: raise tobacco tax or face disaster
Islamabad, May 27, 2025 – In a powerful and urgent appeal, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning to Pakistan: raise tobacco tax now or brace for even more staggering human and economic losses.
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PM Shehbaz vows economic strength, unity on Youm-e-Takbeer
As Pakistan commemorated the 27th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding sovereignty and transforming Pakistan into an economic powerhouse.
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Deported Pakistanis face FIRs, passport cancellation, travel ban
Islamabad, May 24, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has decided to initiate tough legal and administrative measures against deported Pakistani nationals, including the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) and passport cancellation.
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