Download IPFS The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to a record high on July 14, 2025, with the Karachi Stock Exchange KSE-100 Index closing at 136,502.53, up 2,202.77 points. This article explores the drivers behind this surge, its economic implications, and the risks of over-optimism, urging cautious policy to sustain[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has sent a five-member team to Pakistan to assess its macroeconomic conditions, engaging with local authorities and financial institutions. This article explores the mission’s objectives, Pakistan’s economic challenges, and the implications of JICA’s involvement, emphasizing the need for sustainable reforms over reliance[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s rapid shift to solar power, driven by soaring electricity costs, is overwhelming the national grid, with a boom in rooftop panels reducing reliance on traditional energy. This article examines the causes, economic impacts, and challenges of this unplanned solar rush, highlighting the need for robust energy reforms[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom has lifted its ban on Pakistani airlines, removing Pakistan from the Air Safety List on July 16, 2025, following significant safety improvements. This article explores the decision’s impact on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Airblue, the economic benefits for bilateral ties, and the challenges ahead,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will cease operations by July 31, 2025, as the government accelerates privatization to curb losses from state-owned enterprises. This article examines the closure’s impact on low-income families, the fate of 11,000 employees, and the broader implications of Pakistan’s economic reforms, questioning the strategy’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, presided over a crucial strategy meeting at the Central Police Office in Karachi aimed at accelerating efforts against entrenched narcotics networks operating in Sindh. The initiative zeroes in on high-level drug traffickers categorized as A-plus, those with significant influence,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Pakistan’s telecom and digital networks are lagging badly behind regional peers, and that without swift, market‑friendly reforms the country risks missing the next wave of economic growth tied to connectivity and technology. In a report released this week, the ADB notes that Pakistan’s telecommunications sector[Read More…]

Download IPFS The federal government of Pakistan has announced a new hike in petroleum prices, increasing the cost of petrol by Rs5.36 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs11.37 per litre. The revised prices, issued by the Ministry of Finance, will take effect from July 16, 2025. Following the increase,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, offering a brief reprieve to buyers after a sustained period of increases. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold fell by Rs700 per tola, settling at Rs359,000. The price for 10 grams of gold also[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s economy is showing early signs of sustainable growth and governance reform under a zero-tolerance policy targeting corruption, tax evasion, and smuggling. Backed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the policy has resulted in stronger enforcement, higher tax collections, and greater transparency across key sectors. The coordinated[Read More…]