Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reviewed Pakistan’s National Tariff Policy 2025–30 and directed authorities to accelerate economic reforms aimed at strengthening export-led growth. During the meeting, he emphasized that consistent policy support for industry, trade, and investment remains central to the government’s economic strategy. Furthermore, the prime minister instructed officials to modernize the National Tariff […]
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Pakistan seeks IMF flexibility to support growth in next budget
The government is considering multiple options to seek relaxations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on key fiscal and macroeconomic targets ahead of the 2026–27 budget. The move is aimed at reviving economic activity and creating space for growth-oriented policies. Policymakers believe that strict conditions under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility have constrained growth by […]
No legal basis to waive land conversion fee for SEZs: LDA
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has informed the Punjab government that special economic zones (SEZs) cannot be exempted from land conversion fees under the existing legal framework. The authority said no provision in current laws, rules or regulations allows such an exemption. The LDA conveyed its position while responding to a summary moved by the […]
Aurangzeb signals shift toward stable, sustainable economic growth
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has outlined a major shift in Pakistan’s economic strategy, moving away from the historically volatile pursuit of rapid five to six per cent GDP growth. Speaking at a two-day economic dialogue hosted by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), he stressed that the country can no longer afford short-lived growth spurts […]
PM backs KP governor amid rumours
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi amid widespread media reports suggesting the governor’s possible removal. According to the PM Office, the meeting focused on political and administrative matters concerning KP, including discussions on the potential imposition of governor’s rule. Read More: PM Shehbaz, CM Afridi pledge unity amid political strains […]
PM signals industrial policy overhaul after private sector proposals
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant ministries and departments to accelerate work on integrating private-sector proposals into a unified industrial policy framework, stressing that coordinated decision-making was essential for sustainable economic growth. Chairing a meeting of the private-sector committee on national industrial development, he said the government sought to translate expert recommendations […]
PM Shehbaz moves toward industrial policy overhaul
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signaled a major shift in Pakistan’s industrial policy after business leaders presented new proposals. He welcomed the recommendations during the first meeting of the Working Group on Industrialisation. He also ordered a detailed review to prepare them for inclusion in the national framework. The meeting brought together key ministers, advisors and […]
How Pakistan trapped itself in an economic deadlock
In every successful economy, one constant stands out: policy stability. Countries that progress economically — from Singapore to Germany — do so because their business environment is predictable, transparent, and efficient. Investors know that their capital is safe from political upheaval and arbitrary rule changes. In contrast, Pakistan’s economy has become a hostage to instability […]