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Finance

Government borrowing increases by 16.31% to reach Rs31.1 trillion

April 11, 2025 by maleeha zahid

The government’s net borrowing for budget support has surged by 16.31% over the past year. As of March 28, 2025, borrowing reached Rs31.133 trillion, up from Rs26.766 trillion in April 2024. This increase reveals the government’s growing financial pressures, attributed to low tax revenues and high debt servicing needs. The government secured Rs4.355 trillion from […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: financial pressures, government's net borrowing, IMF, Latest, Rs31.133 trillion, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

Negotiations for Rs1.34 trillion loan near completion: Energy minister

April 5, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari announced that negotiations are nearly complete for loans amounting to Rs1.34 trillion. These funds aim to address the power sector’s circular debt, which currently totals Rs2.4 trillion. Leghari stated that once banks submit their term sheets, the agreements will be finalized. This deal is expected to reduce the […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: Energy Minister, Latest, negotiations, Rs1.34 Trillion Loan

Pakistan’s GDP growth shows positive momentum, reaching 1.73% in Q2

March 26, 2025 by Attia Naveed

The government announced on Wednesday that Pakistan’s GDP growth rate for the second quarter of FY2024-25 reached 1.73%. This positive growth came despite ongoing challenges. The National Accounts Committee also revised the first quarter GDP estimate up to 1.34%, from 0.92%, due to stronger-than-expected growth in the services sector. The update was released just hours […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: Economic progress, FY2025, IMF, Latest, Pakistan GDP, positive growth

Pakistan’s inflation to stay low in March 2025, but expected to rise in April

March 25, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan’s inflation is projected to remain between 1.0% and 1.5% in March 2025, with a slight increase expected in April. The Finance Division’s monthly report indicates inflation could rise to 2.0% to 3.0% in April. This shift follows a downward trend in recent months, largely due to deflation in food, housing, and transport costs. Brokerage […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: Inflation, Latest, Pakistan

Pakistan’s inflation falls below 1% as economic stability improves

March 20, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan’s headline inflation is projected to drop to 0.5-1% in March 2025, marking the lowest year-on-year (YoY) rate in over three decades, according to Topline Securities. Inflation has steadily declined since hitting a record 38% in May 2023. In February 2025, CPI-based inflation stood at 1.5% YoY, the lowest in over nine years, per the […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: economic stability, Inflation Falls Below 1%, Latest, Pakistan, State Bank of pakistan

Pakistan secures $12 billion in foreign loans amid economic challenges

March 20, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan has secured nearly $12 billion in foreign loans during the first eight months of FY25, aiming to exceed its $19.2 billion target by June. A significant portion—$6 billion—came from rollovers by China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, while fresh loans fell 25% to $5.95 billion compared to last year. The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: $12 Billion, Foreign Loans, FY25, Latest, Pakistan

Pakistan turns to banks for Rs6.75 trillion to cover deficit, repay loans

March 18, 2025 by Attia Naveed

The government has announced plans to borrow Rs6.75 trillion from commercial banks between March and May to cover its budget deficit and repay maturing debts. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Rs3.65 trillion will be raised through short-term Treasury Bills (T-bills), while Rs3.1 trillion will come from long-term Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs). These […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: International Monetary Fund, Latest, Pakistan, Rs6.75 trillion, State Bank of pakistan, Treasury Bills

Pakistan secures $20 billion world bank support for economic growth

March 17, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the World Bank team to discuss Pakistan’s 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), backed by a $20 billion commitment. The meeting, held at the Finance Division, focused on investment financing for economic reforms and was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: $20 billion, economic growth, Latest, muhammad aurangzeb, Pakistan, World Bank

Pakistan and Finland strengthen ties in green finance and technology

March 15, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan and Finland are expanding economic cooperation in investment, IT, renewables, and green finance. Experts believe Finland’s expertise in smart technologies and sustainable energy can help Pakistan address its energy deficit. Joint ventures in solar panels, lithium batteries, and artificial intelligence could boost bilateral trade and industrial collaboration. Finland’s strong background in energy efficiency and […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: Finland, green finance, NUTECH Pakistan, Pakistan, technology

Finance minister assures EU investors of stronger business support in Pakistan

March 14, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the government’s support for European Union (EU) businesses in Pakistan. He emphasized efforts to facilitate their operations, including ensuring the timely repatriation of dividends and profits. He discussed these commitments during a meeting with EU Ambassador Riina Kionka in Islamabad. The discussion focused on strengthening economic and trade relations […]

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: economic collaboration, EU Ambassador Riina Kionka, European Union (EU), Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, investment opportunities

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