Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday invited the opposition to sign a Charter of Economy (CoE) and defended the federal budget 2026-27. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly on Sunday, Tarar gave credit to the government for what he called “sagacious” economic policy. “It’s a friendly and relief-oriented budget for all,” he said, […]
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Budget aims to shift economy from stability to growth, says finmin
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said the federal budget 2026-27 firmly reinforced Pakistan’s “direction of travel” from economic recovery towards sustainable growth, with a strong focus on export-led expansion and creation of an enabling environment for businesses. Addressing a post-budget news conference, accompanied by Federal Minister for Information and […]
Gold prices recorded a significant decline in Pakistan
Gold prices recorded a significant decline in Pakistan on Monday, providing some relief to buyers after recent fluctuations in the precious metals market. Read More: Gold prices surge again in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of one tola of gold fell by Rs3,094, bringing the new rate down to […]
The prices of one tola of gold rose by Rs1,523 in Pakistan
Gold prices recorded a modest increase across Pakistan on Thursday, reflecting an upward trend in international bullion markets and continued investor interest in the precious metal. Read More: Gold and silver prices decline in Pakistan after recent rise According to figures released by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of one tola of […]
Pakistan needs smart taxation to promote innovation and rural economy: minister
Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that Pakistan needed smart taxation in order to promote nutrition, innovation and rural economy. The minister was addressing a high-level consultation organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), where key stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and development partners gathered to deliberate […]
PM directs ministries to ensure tech integration into economy
Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed all ministries to ensure meaningful expert consultation for modern technologies’ integration across various sectors of the economy. Chairing a high-level review meeting on policy measures and reforms aimed at boosting investment and overall economic growth, the prime minister said that the promotion of industry and skilled trades, […]
Pakistan’s inflation climbs to 23-month high in May
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose to its highest level in nearly two years during May 2026, reflecting growing price pressures across the economy and raising concerns ahead of the new fiscal year. Read More: Weekly inflation hits 4.15% as food prices surge According to the latest monthly report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation increased by […]
How Venture Capital Learned to Survive Pakistan’s Fragile Economy
In 2021, money seemed to fall from the sky. Pakistani startups raised a record $347 million across 82 deals, with the grocery-delivery company Airlift alone pulling in an $85 million round – at the time the largest in the country’s history. The mood was euphoric. Incubators multiplied, co-working spaces filled up, and a generation of […]
Gold prices surge again in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded another major increase on Monday, with the price of one tola rising by Rs4,000 amid an upward trend in the international bullion market. Read More: Gold prices surge by Rs5,000 across Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of one tola of gold climbed to Rs477,762 after […]
Gold prices fall sharply in Pakistan
Gold prices recorded a notable decline across Pakistan on Friday, with the price of per tola gold falling by more than Rs2,000 amid changes in international bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of one tola of gold decreased by Rs2,200, bringing the new rate down to Rs473,162 nationwide. […]