Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has projected an average inflation rate of 8.6 per cent for the upcoming fiscal year 2026–27, as discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continue over the country’s macroeconomic framework. Read More: Short-term inflation up by 0.47% According to official details, Pakistan and the visiting IMF mission have reached broad agreement on the […]
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Govt announces early salaries and pensions before Eid-ul-Azha
The government has decided to release salaries and pensions for public sector employees before Eid-ul-Azha to help families manage expenses and prepare comfortably for the religious festival. The decision aims to provide financial relief ahead of the holidays, when household spending usually increases due to shopping, travel and other Eid-related arrangements across the country. The […]
Petroleum stocks at comfortable levels amid regional tensions
A high-level committee set up to monitor fuel prices and supply in the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East was informed on Monday that Pakistan’s petroleum stocks remain at “comfortable levels”. Read More: PM Shehbaz forms 19-member body to stabilize fuel market According to the Ministry of Finance, the committee was constituted a […]
$250 million panda bonds delayed again as deadline missed
The government has postponed the issuance of $250 million worth of Panda Bonds for the fourth time this fiscal year, after the Finance Ministry failed to complete the required preparations on schedule. Originally planned for early February, the bond launch could not move forward due to incomplete documentation and pending approvals, although officials remain hopeful […]
Finance minister urges faster capital market development
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to accelerate the development of capital market in order to broaden financing options and strengthen investor confidence. Read More: SECP operationalises Capital Market Development Fund The directive was issued during a meeting with the SECP’s new leadership, led by Chairman Kabir […]
SOE financial losses surge threefold despite reforms
ISLAMABAD: The financial performance of Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOE) continued to weaken in 2024-25 despite government claims of reforms and economic stabilisation. According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), consolidated sector-wide financial losses surged by 302 per cent, largely driven by persistent setbacks in the power sector. Read More: SOE losses hit Rs1.9 billion daily, govt […]
NFC meeting rescheduled yet again
ISLAMABAD: After multiple delays, the federal government has finally fixed December 4 as the date for the inaugural meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC). The session, to be chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will set the procedural groundwork for upcoming discussions on horizontal and vertical resource-sharing among the Centre and provinces. Read […]
ECC approves Rs1.2tr circular debt plan
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved an inter-corporate circular debt settlement plan, including tariff rationalisation for all six operational nuclear power plants, aligning them with other power producers and paving the way for the eventual winding up of Power Holding Limited (PHL) — a company created to manage legacy […]
Pakistan establishes Tax Policy to strengthen fiscal framework
. ISLAMABAD – The federal government has launched a Tax Policy Office to modernize and streamline Pakistan’s tax framework. To aligning it with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Finance Ministry confirmed the key appointments for the office have finalized. He also confirmed work will commence next week on tax policies for […]
Pakistan’s total debt quadruples in a decade
Pakistan’s total debt has surged fourfold over the past ten years, according to an official report by the Ministry of Finance. The report reveals that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio climbed from 60% in 2016 to 71% in 2025. In the current fiscal year, 89% of the federal government’s net income was spent on debt servicing, […]