Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Ramazan Relief Package 2026 on Saturday, providing financial assistance to over 12.1 million households across Pakistan. Under this initiative, each household will receive Rs13,000 via digital wallets during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Weekly inflation eases 0.59% ahead of Ramadan: PBS
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.59% just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb reaffirms support for PM’s fan replacement program
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance’s full commitment to supporting the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, terming it a key initiative for energy conservation, fiscal responsibility, and climate action.
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EDB starts PAVE scheme to promote electric vehicles on easy installments
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has officially commenced the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme, offering electric bikes, rickshaws, and loaders on easy installments with government subsidies, aimed at providing affordable, eco-friendly transportation to the public.
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PM Shehbaz orders NEPRA review to protect existing solar consumers
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed a review of the new Prosumer Regulations 2026 issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to safeguard the contracts of existing solar energy consumers.
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Pakistan drops boycott, sets sights on India clash in T20 World Cup 2026
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – The federal government of Pakistan on Monday directed the Pakistan national cricket team to play its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia ties remain strong despite global tensions: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia continues to remain resilient despite global geopolitical tensions, said Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday.
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SBP sees stronger growth ahead as FY26 GDP outlook improves
Karachi, February 9, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday projected the country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the range of 3.4 to 4.75 percent for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), while estimating further improvement in FY27, supported by macroeconomic stabilization, easing financial conditions, and continued fiscal consolidation.
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Pakistan to invest $1 billion in AI by 2030, empowering youth nationwide
ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the government will invest $1 billion in Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector by 2030, aiming to build a future-ready digital economy and empower the country’s youth.
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Aurangzeb, World Bank MD take stock of Pakistan’s development roadmap
February 8, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday held a high-level meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, to review progress under Pakistan’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF).
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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