Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s fiscal and governance framework in its Technical Assistance Report, November 2025, noting that tax policy changes are frequently implemented in an ad hoc manner without prior notice.
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PM Shehbaz approves comprehensive monsoon plan to prevent flood losses
Islamabad, November 19, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a robust and comprehensive plan to prepare Pakistan for next year’s monsoon season, emphasizing early action to prevent loss of life, property, and economic setbacks.
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Pakistan’s IT exports skyrocket to record $386M in October 2025
KARACHI, November 18, 2025 – Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports soared to an all-time high of $386 million in October 2025, marking a 17% year-on-year (YoY) and 5% month-on-month (MoM) increase, according to official data released on Monday.
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Pakistan mandates 100% X-ray scanning for all Afghan transit trade cargo (ATT)
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance supply chain security and mitigate elevated security risks, Pakistan has mandated 100% Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanning for all consignments under the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) regime.
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Pakistan targets 100 Mbps internet speed by 2030: minister outlines digital vision
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan has set ambitious digital goals for 2030, with a major focus on boosting connectivity and positioning the country as a regional technology leader. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced on Monday that the nation is working towards a 100 Mbps baseline internet speed threshold.
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Pakistan’s FDI falls 26% in first four months of FY26
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded a significant 26% decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first four months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit surges 255% in first four months of FY26
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) has widened sharply by 255% during the first four months of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Balance of Payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s economic stability depends on tackling population and climate risks: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s long-term economic progress is directly tied to how effectively the country responds to two major national challenges: rapid population growth and escalating climate vulnerability.
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Pakistan Hit by 5.3 Million Cyber Attacks in 2025: Kaspersky
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 — Pakistan experienced over 5.3 million on-device cyber-attacks between January and September 2025, according to new data released by Kaspersky following the CTI Summit 2025 in Islamabad.
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Pakistan begins identifying sites for new deep-sea ports under 100-year vision
Islamabad, November 13, 2025 – Pakistan has launched a major maritime initiative to identify new sites for developing deep-sea ports along its 1,024-kilometer coastline, marking a strategic move to strengthen the country’s maritime and trade infrastructure for the next century.
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