Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) President Khalid Mahmood Khokhar on Sunday urged the government and opposition parties to unite for the revival of the agriculture sector, describing it as the backbone of the national economy. Addressing a press conference, he welcomed the Lahore High Court’s decision to deregulate the wheat market and appealed to the government […]
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Pakistan sees 73% surge in investor confidence
Foreign investors’ confidence in Pakistan rose sharply to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, the OICCI survey showed. The improvement reflects better economic stability, reduced inflation, and government efforts to attract foreign investment. Analysts see this as a strong signal of renewed global trust in Pakistan’s market. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain highlighted the […]
Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to boost trade and investment
Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and maintaining close bilateral communication. The announcement came after a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, according to the Foreign Office. During the call, both leaders discussed ways to expand trade and […]
Report warns India posing threat to Pakistan’s water security
ISLAMABAD: India cannot abruptly stop the Indus River or completely divert its tributaries, but it can influence the timing of water flows to Pakistan within its technical limits, posing a significant short-term threat, the Ecological Threat Report 2025 has warned. The study, published by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), highlights Pakistan’s vulnerability […]
ADB invests $250M to combat glacier loss and protect livelihoods
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $250 million for a new initiative called “Glaciers to Farms”. The project is part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and aims to strengthen water and agriculture systems in Central Asia and Pakistan. It will support communities that depend on glaciers for water, energy, and farming. Over the […]
Balochistan faces alarming water crisis
QUETTA – Large parts of Balochistan are grappling with a worsening water crisis, as rapidly depleting groundwater levels threaten both agriculture and daily life across the province — including the capital Quetta and its surrounding districts. According to experts, groundwater in the region is dropping by 3 to 4 feet every year, leaving thousands of […]
PM announces discounted power package for industries and farmers
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a discounted electricity package for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed at boosting productivity, exports, and employment. The prime minister unveiled the initiative during a meeting with experts and business community representatives from both sectors. Under the package, additional electricity will be provided to industries and […]
PM Shehbaz unveils Roshan Economy Electricity Package at Rs 22.98 per unit
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the Roshan Economy Electricity Package to provide additional electricity to the industrial and agricultural sectors at a subsidized rate of Rs 22.98 per unit for the next three years. The package, set to be implemented from November 2025 to October 2028, will reduce the existing power […]
Pakistan’s Exports Decline, Trade Deficit Hits $9.4 Billion in Q1 FY2025–26
ISLAMABAD –Official data shows that Pakistan’s exports from 30 out of 71 key sectors fell during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025–26, contributing to slower export growth and an increasing trade deficit. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade deficit surged to $9.4 billion between July and September. Exports declined by […]
Floods Cause Rs822 Billion Loss, Affect 6.5 Million People Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Recent floods have caused an estimated Rs822 billion loss to Pakistan’s economy, affecting 6.5 million people across 70 districts, according to an official report released on Friday. The floods damaged 229,763 houses, including 59,258 fully destroyed and 170,505 partially damaged. Punjab was the hardest hit, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, and Balochistan. […]