Islamabad, February 9, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has arrived in Pakistan to assess the extent of corruption vulnerabilities across six key state functions, according to a statement released by the finance ministry on Sunday.
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Petroleum Levy Collection Surges to Rs 549 Billion in 1HFY25
Karachi, February 9, 2025 – The collection of petroleum levy has witnessed a substantial increase, reaching Rs 549 billion during the first half (July – December) of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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PM Shehbaz Pays Tribute to Salaried Class for Bearing Tax Burden
Islamabad, February 8, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday acknowledged the resilience and dedication of the salaried class, commending them for bearing a significant tax burden amid the stringent conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Pakistan’s Budget Deficit Contracts to 1.2% in First Half of FY25
Karachi, February 8, 2025 – Pakistan has reported a notable reduction in its budget deficit, which contracted to 1.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half (July-December) of the fiscal year 2024-25. This marks a significant improvement from the 2.3% budget deficit recorded during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
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Shehbaz Motivates Pakistan for India Clash in Champions Trophy
Lahore, February 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the green shirts of Pakistan’s cricket team to defeat India in their highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match.
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PM Shehbaz urges global action for Kashmir on Solidarity Day
Islamabad, February 5, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on Kashmir Solidarity Day, urged the international community to take a firm stance in ensuring that India grants the Kashmiri people their right to self-determination.
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Saudi Arabia to provide $1.2bn oil on deferred payment to Pakistan
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to import oil worth $1.2 billion on deferred payment terms, marking a crucial step in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 10% to $19.55 billion 7MFY25
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s exports have experienced a significant boost, rising by 10% to reach $19.55 billion during the first seven months (July – January) of fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s inflation hits 111-month low at 2.4% in January
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.4% in January 2025, marking the lowest level in 111 months.
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Pakistan introduces policy for issuance of commemorative coins
Islamabad, February 2, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance has officially released policy guidelines for the issuance of commemorative coins in Pakistan, aiming to bring structure and consistency to the process.
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