President Asif Ali Zardari, during an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Wednesday, paid tributes to the nation’s historical legacy. He also held a key meeting with Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament Mamataliev Marlen Abdyrakhmanovich, in Bishkek, aimed at converting deep-rooted political goodwill into tangible economic and parliamentary cooperation. The president visited the Ata Beit […]
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Economic Administrative Regions — A Blueprint for Pakistan’s Future
For decades, every discussion about creating new provinces in Pakistan has followed the same predictable script. The debate quickly becomes one of language, ethnicity and political identity. Emotions replace reason, political interests overshadow national priorities, and another opportunity for meaningful administrative reform slips away. The problem is not the idea of creating new provinces. The […]
Can Pakistan’s peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
Pakistan’s role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and […]
Economic stability indicators improving despite external shocks: APBF
The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has welcomed the economy’s performance during the current fiscal year, saying that Pakistan has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing multiple domestic and international challenges, including regional conflicts, adverse weather events and uncertainties in global trade. APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood and APBF Chairman Ibrahim Qureshi said that the latest […]
Govt advances $1.55bn in infrastructure projects under economic reform plan
Pakistan on Thursday approved and advanced development projects worth more than Rs435.7 billion ($1.55 billion), including major investments in electricity infrastructure, urban services, irrigation and land digitization, as the government seeks to modernize public infrastructure and support economic growth. The projects form part of the government’s “URAAN Pakistan” initiative, a national economic transformation plan that […]
Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation
Pakistan has factored potential geopolitical and external risks into its economic planning and budgetary framework for fiscal year 2026-27, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday, while stressing that improved regional stability following the recent understanding between the United States and Iran could create a more favourable environment for investment, trade and economic activity. The […]
MNAs stress economic stability, revenue boost
The debate on federal budget 2026-27 continued in National Assembly on Monday and the lawmakers presented various perspectives on taxation, economic planning, sectoral development, and regional diplomacy. Participating in the budget debate, Member National Assembly (MNA) Latif Khosa said that the budget imposed a significant taxation burden on the public and there was a need […]
Fazl calls for economic reforms
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday that Pakistan needs serious economic reforms instead of political blame games. Speaking during the National Assembly budget debate, he said the country must focus on practical reforms rather than political arguments. He said reforms were necessary to address inflation and increasing debt which was affecting […]
Pakistan’s Real Economic Crisis – It’s Elite Capture
For decades, Pakistan’s economic discourse has revolved around familiar explanations: foreign debt, IMF conditionalities, fiscal deficits, declining exports, political instability, and external shocks. While all of these factors undoubtedly play a role, they often obscure a far more fundamental reality. Pakistan’s greatest economic challenge is not a lack of resources; it is the systematic concentration […]
MNAs call for relief, long-term economic stability during budget debate
The National Assembly on Sunday witnessed an extensive budget debate, with lawmakers across party lines discussing fiscal priorities, economic challenges and public relief measures, while also acknowledging government efforts amid difficult financial and security conditions. Participating in the budget debate, Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) MNA Syed Hussain Tariq said it was a positive development […]