Download IPFS Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has unveiled an ambitious transformation plan for Pakistan Railways, pledging to upgrade Faisalabad Station to international standards within 45 days. The sweeping reforms include digitalization initiatives, infrastructure overhauls, and strategic outsourcing of services across the national rail network. With Rs300 billion allocated for[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has called for an integrated strategy combining economic, energy and environmental policies to drive Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) transition. During a high-level policy dialogue in Islamabad, experts emphasized that successful EV adoption requires aligning the New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025 with renewable[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant development for regional commerce, Uzbekistan has officially become Pakistan’s largest trading partner in Central Asia, with bilateral trade exceeding $400 million in 2024. Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev announced this milestone during a media briefing at the Uzbek Embassy in Islamabad, highlighting the growing economic partnership between[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set an ambitious target to transform Pakistan into a global IT powerhouse, directing authorities to develop a comprehensive roadmap to boost technology exports to $30 billion annually. This bold vision comes as Pakistan’s IT sector shows promising growth, with exports increasing by 19%[Read More…]

Download IPFS The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Petroleum Division reviewed the Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Friday, recommending its passage with amendments to curb fuel smuggling and enhance transparency. On August 8, 2025, the Standing Committee on Petroleum Division of the National Assembly, chaired by Syed Mustafa Mehmood, convened[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif celebrated Pakistan’s exports reaching $2.7 billion in July 2025, a 9% increase, signaling economic recovery through government reforms. On August 7, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed strong approval of Pakistan’s export performance, which hit $2.7 billion in the first month of the new[Read More…]

Download IPFS Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain announced the government’s commitment to safeguarding farmers’ interests by ensuring timely and affordable fertilizer supplies ahead of the cropping season. On August 9, 2025, Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain reaffirmed the Pakistani government’s dedication to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has pledged full support for Australian investors, highlighting the province’s readiness to expand cooperation across multiple economic sectors. The remarks came during a farewell meeting in Lahore with Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins on August 9, 2025. According to The Express Tribune,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Gold prices in Pakistan climbed to Rs362,200 per tola on Thursday, driven by a $35 increase in international rates, reflecting economic pressures and global market trends. On August 7, 2025, gold prices in Pakistan surged, aligning with a rise in the international market, according to data from the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s trade deficit jumped 44.16% in July 2025, reaching $2.75 billion, as imports outpaced a 17% rise in exports, signaling economic strain. Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly by 44.16% year-on-year in July 2025, the first month of the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), despite a robust 17% growth in[Read More…]