How Microfinance is Fueling a New Generation of Entrepreneurs in Pakistan
Pakistan's economic future will largely be shaped by what its young individuals do next.
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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…
CCP and NAB to Work Together Against Corruption
In practice, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) have agreed to deepen institutional cooperation in capacity building, professional…
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…
FBR Finally Admits IRIS Is Not Working
For context, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally admitted that taxpayers are facing intermittent challenges on its IRIS portal, with the tax…
Pakistan to Raise Another ¥5.5 Billion From China
Pakistan has Chinese Yuan (¥) 5.45 billion left to raise under its approved Panda Bond program after raising the inaugural ¥1.75 billion from China's…
Govt Appoints Faisal Nisar Chaudhry Acting CEO Engineering Development Board
Notably, the Ministry of Industries and Production has assigned Faisal Nisar Chaudhry the extra charge of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Engineering Development…
97% Cars in Pakistan Have No Insurance
Pakistan's insurance sector is still in the early stages of digitalization, with only 0.85 percent of insurance premiums generated through digital channels, Securities and…
Rs. 1 Trillion Imports Cleared for Tribal Areas Magically Appear in Punjab…
For context, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified its probe against 108 firms accused of allegedly avoiding taxes on imported goods worth Rs.
ECC Approves Extra Rs. 3 Billion to Buy More Bulletproof Cars
Meanwhile, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet on Monday approved another Rs.