Karachi, December 4, 2025 – In a major development for Pakistan’s financial stability, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has rolled over its existing $3 billion deposit for another year.
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Pakistan Business Confidence Index Surges 22% – OICCI Wave 28 Survey
Karachi, December 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s business sentiment has seen a significant boost, with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Business Confidence Index (BCI) – Wave 28 reporting an 11-point increase, raising overall confidence to +22 percent.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 37% as exports fall in 5MFY26
Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 37% during the first five months of the fiscal year 2025-26 (July–November) amid a decline in exports and a sharp rise in imports.
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Pakistan reduces petrol and diesel prices for first half of December 2025
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices for the first fortnight of December 2025, offering relief to consumers amid fluctuating global oil trends. The revised prices, notified by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), will take effect from December 1, 2025.
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Pakistan prioritizing new economy and reforms for sustainable growth: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is placing strong emphasis on developing the new economy, alongside advancing key structural and institutional reforms, to ensure long-term and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
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Pakistan and Australia discuss cricket tour and illegal immigration cooperation
Islamabad, November 28, 2025 – Pakistan and Australia held high-level discussions on Friday focusing on curbing illegal immigration and the upcoming visit of the Australian cricket team to Pakistan.
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Pakistan and Bahrain emphasize strengthening economic cooperation
Manama, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan and Bahrain have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral economic and strategic cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace, emphasizing stronger trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia strengthen sports ties with focus on cricket
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to enhance sports cooperation, particularly in cricket, as a means to promote friendship and regional harmony.
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Pakistan consumes up to 90 tons of gold annually, CCP report reveals
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan’s annual gold consumption ranges between 60 and 90 tons, according to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), highlighting a significant demand driven largely by cultural practices.
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Barrick confirms commitment to $7B Reko Diq copper mine in Pakistan
Barrick Mining Corp has reaffirmed its commitment to the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan, Pakistan, amid reports of a potential corporate withdrawal or asset sale. The $7 billion project, held in equal partnership with Pakistani authorities, is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits and is expected to begin production by the end of 2028.
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