Download IPFS The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad has mandated strict adherence to deadlines for its ambitious Smart Water Meter Project, with Managing Director Sohail Qadir Cheema demanding zero tolerance for delays. The first phase targeting Gulistan Colony No.2 and G-Block will deploy 8,400 advanced meters starting November 2025,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s economic resilience shines as remittance inflows surge to a record $38.3 billion for fiscal year 2024-25, powered by unprecedented currency stability. Financial experts attribute this 16% year-over-year increase to the rupee’s steady performance against major currencies, encouraging overseas workers to send funds through formal channels. The State[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture as unsustainable financial practices threaten to collapse the national grid. The power sector’s circular debt has ballooned to an alarming 2.3 trillion Pakistani rupees (PKR), equivalent to nearly $8 billion, according to Ministry of Energy reports. This massive liability stems[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has praised the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) for crafting an exclusive hospitality package to attract international buyers to October’s 41st International Handmade Carpet Exhibition in Lahore. PCMEA leaders confirmed strong interest from buyers in key markets including Germany,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s trade with seven neighboring nations grew by 2.08% in fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $4.427 billion despite mixed performance across key markets. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data reveals these regional exports constituted 13.7% of Pakistan’s total $32.295 billion export portfolio, demonstrating the strategic importance of nearby markets.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The US-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC) celebrates its 23rd anniversary as a cornerstone of bilateral economic cooperation, having facilitated billions in cross-border investments since its 2002 founding. Established through a memorandum of understanding signed in Washington by founding chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik and US counterpart Ahmet C. Bozar, the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Kazakhstan pledges investment in new trade corridors linking China to Central Asian States, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth. Kazakhstan is set to finance the construction of new trade corridors connecting China to Central Asian States (CASs), announced Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin during a meeting in Islamabad[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council approves a 100-megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan, fulfilling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s pledge to address the region’s energy crisis. On August 9, 2025, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) greenlit a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic power project[Read More…]

Download IPFS Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar directs the Foreign Office to streamline visa processes, prioritizing transparency and efficiency for overseas Pakistanis and investors. On August 9, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to implement further reforms to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif greenlights Rs100 billion in interest-free loans to boost wheat production and support farmers. Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has authorized a Rs100 billion interest-free loan scheme to aid wheat farmers, aiming to enhance agricultural output across the province. The initiative,[Read More…]