Islamabad, April 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at supporting overseas Pakistanis, announcing the revival of the Green Channel and several new initiatives to streamline services, resolve legal issues, and enhance educational and professional opportunities for expatriate families.
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Pakistan Awaits Major Relief in Petroleum Prices This Week
Islamabad, April 10, 2025 – A wave of anticipation is sweeping across Pakistan as citizens eagerly await a substantial reduction in petroleum prices, following a dramatic decline in global crude oil rates.
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ADB Projects 2.5% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY25
Islamabad, April 9, 2025 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Pakistan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 2.5% for the fiscal year 2025, attributing the forecast to ongoing tight macroeconomic policies.
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Pakistan Eyes Strategic Openings in US Tariff Shift: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Saturday that Pakistan is actively seeking opportunities within the recent tariff impositions by the US administration, viewing the move not merely as a challenge but also as a chance to strengthen its global trade presence.
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Pakistan’s Consumer Price Inflation Drops to 0.7% in March 2025
Islamabad, April 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s consumer price inflation has declined significantly, falling below 1% in March 2025, largely due to reduced food prices and lower costs in the housing and transport sectors.
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World Bank Okays $300 Million for Punjab Air Quality Improvement
The World Bank Group Board of Directors has given the green light for a $300 million International Development Association (IDA) loan to support the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP).
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop by $465 Million: SBP
Karachi, March 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s net foreign exchange reserves have dropped by $465 million within a week, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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IMF Approves Pakistan’s EFF, RSF for Stability Boost
Washington, March 25, 2025 – Pakistan has successfully reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the first review of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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OGDCL Shares Major Updates on Reko Diq Gold Project
Karachi, March 25, 2025 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has provided a significant update on the progress of the Reko Diq gold and copper project, a major mining initiative in Pakistan.
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President Felicitates Nation on Pakistan Day, March 23
Islamabad: The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation on the momentous occasion of Pakistan Day, celebrated on March 23.
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