Download IPFS In a significant shift signaling economic stabilisation, Pakistan has recorded its first full-year current account surplus in 14 years, marking a notable recovery under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. According to Khurram Schehzad, adviser to the Ministry of Finance, the current account (CA) surplus reached $2.1 billion[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan and the United States have held a new round of high-level trade talks in Washington, signaling renewed efforts to deepen economic ties despite recent tensions over tariffs. The meeting, involving Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan and the United States have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral economic ties through a round of promising trade discussions held in Washington. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with key American officials to explore ways to enhance trade and investment[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a bold move toward global economic reintegration, Pakistan is seeking preferential tariff access to the United States while simultaneously unlocking substantial commercial financing from the Middle East. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed that the country has successfully secured $1 billion in funding from Gulf-based sources, an encouraging[Read More…]

Download IPFS The White House on Monday firmly dismissed reports suggesting that former United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Pakistan in September. Responding to growing speculation in Pakistani media that Trump would arrive on September 18, a White House spokesperson clarified that no such visit is on[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a strategic move to modernize Pakistan’s agricultural backbone, Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain extended an official invitation to Chinese enterprises to invest in the country’s farming sector. The call, issued during bilateral discussions on Thursday, aims to deepen cooperation with Beijing in areas[Read More…]

Download IPFS Gold prices in Pakistan dropped significantly on July 17, 2025, with 24-karat gold per tola falling to Rs. 356,000, reflecting global market trends and a stronger U.S. dollar. This decline offers insights into economic dynamics and investment opportunities. This article explores the latest gold rates, their implications for[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to record highs on July 17, 2025, fueled by robust foreign exchange reserves and significant mutual fund inflows, boosting investor confidence. The benchmark KSE-100 Index hit an intraday peak of 138,943.47, reflecting Pakistan’s strengthening economic outlook. This article explores the drivers behind[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan signed a landmark Framework Agreement on July 17, 2025, in Kabul to conduct a feasibility study for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project, a transformative initiative to boost regional trade and connectivity. This article explores the agreement’s significance, its potential to reshape Central Asian trade[Read More…]

Download IPFS A recent survey reveals that 48% of Pakistanis bought second-hand clothing, such as sweaters and coats, from Landa Bazaars (flea markets) last year, driven by economic pressures and practicality. This article explores the surge in Pakistan’s second-hand clothing market, its implications for affordability, and the challenges of unregulated[Read More…]