Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The National Wheat Oversight Committee announced that the illustrative wheat procurement price has been fixed at Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms, with provinces briefed to ensure smooth implementation of procurement operations ahead of the new harvesting season.
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Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court curbs trade powers
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced an immediate increase in worldwide tariffs on goods entering the United States from 10% to 15%, intensifying global trade tensions just a day after the US Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping tariff program.
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Aurangzeb, US Commerce Secretary vow to bolster trade ties
Islamabad, February 21, 2026 – A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with Howard A. Lutnick, at the US Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
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PSX in turmoil: KSE-100 plunges 16,000 points in bloody week
Karachi, February 21, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a brutal week as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged approximately 16,000 points, closing at 173,170, down 8.5% from its January peak of 189,167.
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IMF review mission to visit Pakistan next week for EFF and RSF talks
Islamabad, February 20, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday welcomed Pakistan’s reform progress, highlighting that policy measures under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy and restore market confidence.
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Pakistan, US launch strategic economic initiative for Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment
The Governments of Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, including collaboration with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on the operation, maintenance, renovation, and redevelopment of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
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ECC approves Rs19bn for PM’s Ramazan Relief Package 2026
Islamabad, February 19, 2026 — The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package (PMRRP) 2026 to ensure timely disbursement of financial assistance to vulnerable segments of society during the holy month.
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Foreign investors pull $1.68bn from Pakistan as profit repatriation surges in 7MFY26
Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated $1.68 billion in profits and dividends during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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KSE-100 tumbles 6,683 points as US-Iran tensions shake PSX markets
Karachi, February 19, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp decline on Thursday as the KSE-100 index nosedived by 6,683 points, marking one of the steepest single-day drops this year. The benchmark index closed at 172,170 points, down from the previous day’s 178,853 points, reflecting widespread selling pressure across sectors.
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Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account deficit in 7MFY26
Karachi, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan has recorded a current account deficit of $1.07 billion during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, marking a sharp shift from a $564 million surplus in the same period last year, according to the latest Balance of Payment (BOP) data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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