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IHC rejects telecom petitions, affirms CCP’s role in preventing anti-competitive conduct

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has upheld the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to inquire into deceptive marketing and anti-competitive conduct in the telecom sector.

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Sindh boosts wheat sowing with Rs55bn farmer aid

The Sindh government has directed immediate disbursement of funds under the 2025 Wheat Growers’ Support Programme to help small farmers purchase Urea and DAP fertilisers ahead of the ongoing wheat sowing season across the province.

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Pakistan’s debt to drop to 63% of GDP by 2028

Pakistan’s total public debt is projected to decline from 70.8% of GDP in FY2025 to 63.3% by FY2028, according to the Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) Report FY2026–FY2028 released by the Finance Division.

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Tax filings hit record 5.9m as of October 31

Marking a new milestone in voluntary compliance and taxpayer awareness, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a significant increase in income tax return filings for Tax Year 2025.

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Govt raises petrol, diesel prices

The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices for the next fortnight, in line with movements in international oil markets and recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

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Muzzammil Aslam retains position as Finance Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has retained Mr. Muzzammil Aslam as Adviser to the Chief Minister on Finance, under the newly formed provincial cabinet.

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Pakistan eyes global best practices for gemstone sector reform

The upcoming National Gemstones Policy is set to boost Pakistan’s gemstone sector through formalization, policy reforms, and international collaboration.

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Pakistan, U.S. explore deeper cooperation in critical minerals

Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the minerals and mining sector, with a focus on building secure, transparent, and sustainable supply chains.

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Govt of Pakistan vows to tackle 10m housing unit shortfall

The government is fully committed to tackling Pakistan’s mounting housing crisis, which has surpassed ten million units, through innovative policies, sustainable development, and strong public-private partnerships.

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PARC restructuring set to drive innovation and food security

Major reforms are underway to revitalize Pakistan’s agricultural research system under a comprehensive roadmap developed with support from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).

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Commodity Producing Activities 17.11M 16.60M 30-06-2025
Agricultural Sector 9.69M 9.55M 30-06-2025
Manufacturing 4.84M 4.75M 30-06-2025
GDP {Total of GVA at bp} 40.97M 39.76M 30-06-2025
Gross National Income 47.74M 45.24M 30-06-2025
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General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) 276 270 30-09-2025
General - Wholesale Price Index 315 314 30-09-2025
Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator 333 329 30-09-2025
Latest News
November 01, 2025 at 12:19 PM GMT+05:00

Sindh boosts wheat sowing with Rs55bn farmer aid

November 01, 2025 at 10:45 AM GMT+05:00

Pakistan’s debt to drop to 63% of GDP by 2028

November 01, 2025 at 10:11 AM GMT+05:00

Tax filings hit record 5.9m as of October 31

November 01, 2025 at 10:01 AM GMT+05:00

Govt raises petrol, diesel prices