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Federal Government Accepts IMF-Requested Special Audit of Supplementary Grants
Pakistan’s federal government agrees to IMF-requested special audit of supplementary grants; discussions also focus on tax reforms, public finance digitization, and budget transparency.
Muhammad Hashir
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Pakistan’s Unemployment Rate Expected to Rise to 7% in New Labour Survey
Pakistan’s unemployment rate is expected to climb to ~7% in the 2024-25 Labour Force Survey, partly due to shifts to the new 19th ICLS standards redefining work and employment.
Muhammad Hashir
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Govt Lifts Ban on Gold Import and Export After Cabinet Approval
Pakistan lifts its months-long ban on gold import and export as the Commerce Ministry restores the suspended SRO and updates trade rules for precious metals.
Muhammad Hashir
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $19.73 Billion
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $27 million, reaching $19.73 billion in total, with the central bank calling it a sign of economic stabilization.
Muhammad Hashir
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ADB Approves $330m Loans for Pakistan’s Power Transmission Upgrade
ADB has approved $330m in loans to boost Pakistan’s power transmission network, enabling 3,200MW of clean energy transfer and supporting long-term energy reforms.
Muhammad Hashir
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ECC Approves Major Security Grants, Offshore Exploration Push
ECC approves key defence grants, greenlights new offshore exploration consortium, and reviews economic reforms as Pakistan advances security, energy and governance agendas.
Muhammad Hashir
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Dar urges stronger humanitarian, economic cooperation at SCO Moscow summit
FM Ishaq Dar calls for deeper SCO cooperation in humanitarian response, economic integration, youth empowerment, and modernisation — stressing active engagement and practical regional initiatives at the Moscow summit.
Muhammad Hashir
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PM Chairs Tax Reform Meeting, Reports 25% Increase in Revenue and Economic Growth
PM chairs tax reform meeting, reports 25% rise in import duties and stronger revenue collection. Tariff reforms boost manufacturing, exports, and economic growth.
Muhammad Hashir
