The approval of the National Youth Employment Policy is a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to address youth unemployment and strengthen workforce participation across the country. The economic survey 2025-26 describes the policy as a comprehensive national framework designed to connect young people with education, skills development and employment opportunities through a coordinated institutional […]
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President stresses ‘provincial rights, economic stability’ in upcoming budget
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a high-level meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr to discuss national security, the upcoming federal budget, the regional situation, and other matters of national importance. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer […]
Businesswomen call for economic inclusion, increased opportunities in budget discussions
Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Bilal Azhar Kayani, held a consultative meeting with Presidents, Vice Presidents and representatives of Women Chambers of Commerce and Industry from across Pakistan at the Finance Division. The meeting brought together representatives from approximately 40 Women Chambers, including delegations from Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Sargodha, Karachi […]
Experts call for people and business-friendly budget for economic stability
The Centre for Policy Research & Sustainability at Salim Habib University, in collaboration with the Professional Youth Foundation of Pakistan, organized a high?level Pre-Budget Panel Discussion titled “From Global Crises to National Policy: Shaping Pakistan’s Fiscal Budget 2026-2027.” The event brought together economists, industrialists, policymakers, diplomats, parliamentarians, academia, business leaders, and financial experts to deliberate […]
Pakistan pursuing ambitious agenda of economic revival, industrial expansion: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, our government is pursuing an ambitious agenda of economic revival, industrial expansion, and sustainable growth. Over the past four years, we have achieved economic stabilization, and the economic trajectory today is firmly upward, despite external […]
Punjab, Azerbaijan to form working group for economic cooperation
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, urban development, agriculture, logistics, tourism and infrastructure. During the meeting, both sides formally agreed to establish a joint working group to facilitate economic cooperation and investment between Punjab and Azerbaijan, said a handout issued here […]
PM vows to deliver on robust economic reform agenda
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Monday, underscored Pakistan’s firm commitment to deliver on a robust economic reform agenda, and to ensure investor-friendly policies, building on the Government’s vision for rapid growth and digital transformation. Timur Turlov, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Freedom Holding Corporation, called on the prime minister, PM Office Media Wing said. The […]
Govt making all out efforts to address security, economic challenges: Senate told
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday informed the Senate that the government was making all out efforts to address security and economic challenges confronted to the country. Winding up debate on a motion moved by Senator Mohsin Aziz about fall out of the recent war and the government plans to reduce […]
From IPPs to Wheat Procurement: Is Pakistan Building Another Economic Trap?
Pakistan today finds itself trapped in a dangerous economic vortex where the state is attempting to increase revenue by placing ever-growing pressure on the economy, while the economy itself continues to shrink under that very burden. Industries are shutting down, employment opportunities are shrinking, consumption is falling, and consequently, the tax base itself is collapsing. […]
Govt claims economic recovery intact amid regional conflict
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy continued to show signs of recovery despite ongoing regional tensions, citing strong growth in large-scale manufacturing, exports, remittances and foreign investment inflows. Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, the finance minister said the country’s large-scale […]