Battle for Truth is Over: Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Friday remarked Pakistan must now shift its focus from the "battle for truth" to the…
Tag: Economy & Policy
Govt Finalizes Big Changes to CSS Exams, Recruitment, and Promotions
Meanwhile, the administration has finalized a plan to implement long awaited civil service reforms, including changes to recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotions and pay…
Govt Finalizes Big Changes to CSS Exams, Recruitment, and Promotions
Meanwhile, the administration has finalized a plan to implement long awaited civil service reforms, including changes to recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotions and pay…
Pakistan Completes 5th EU GSP+ Review
Pakistan has successfully completed its fifth review under the European Union's Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status, Federal Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul remarked…
Govt Appoints Captain (Retd) Asadullah Khan as Secretary Industries and Production
Meanwhile, the federal administration has replaced Captain (Retd) Saif Anjum with Captain (Retd) Asadullah Khan as Secretary Industries and Production, with immediate effect.
Finance Minister Hopeful for More Money from China and US
While the administration expects a response within two months on its request for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the United States, Finance…
New Market Timings: Shops Close at 9 PM, Restaurants At 11 PM
For context, the federal administration has retained the existing closing hours for markets, shopping malls, restaurants, and marriage halls under its latest austerity and…
US Federal Reserve Increases Interest Rate First Time Since 2023
Notably, the US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75-4 percent, its first…
IMF Team to Arrive in Pakistan Next Week
For context, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will visit Pakistan on September 23 for the next review under the ongoing program.
Pakistan’s REER Keeps Rising With Exports Under Pressure
Pakistan's rupee remained overvalued against the currencies of its major trading partners in August 2026, with the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) remaining above…