Prime Minister
Pakistan, ADB signs climate resilience initiatives worth 304.5 million for Provinces
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed two major climate resilience initiatives worth 304.5 million for Singh and Punjab Provinces. The Agreement signed for the Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project (SCRP) amounting to USD 180.5 Million, and the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture […]
100,000 vehicles tagged as Jan 1 deadline nears; 3,842 issued in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):More than 100,000 vehicles have received M-Tag since November 14, while action against non-tagged vehicles will begin on January 1. With the deadline close, a large number of citizens are visiting M-Tag centers, where staff and stock have been increased to manage demand. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced that […]
Govt pushes export-led economy, says Rana Tanveer
LAHORE, Dec 26 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Friday that government is pushing export-led economy, adding that a single-digit policy rate is expected in a year. Talking to business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), he said, “Prime Minister is worried over declining […]
PIA privatization sends strong signal to global investors: Khurram Shahzad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad said on Wednesday that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marked a major structural reform and sent a strong message to global investors about Pakistan’s seriousness in fixing its economy.Talking to a private news channel, he said PIA had long been a loss-making entity […]
Pakistan signals confidence as economic reforms deliver results: USA Today
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said that Pakistan has reached a critical turning point, with macroeconomic stability, sustained reforms, and policy continuity restoring confidence and steering the economy towards export-led, long-term growth.In an interview with USA Today, the minister said this was opening new horizons for domestic and […]
PSX touches record high 171,500 points, signals growing investor confidence: Khurram
Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad on Monday said that Pakistan’s stock market surged to a historic peak, with the benchmark index touching 171,500 points in mid-December 2025, showing renewed investor confidence and signs of macroeconomic stability. The rally marks one of the strongest performances among global equity markets. From January 2025 to mid-December, […]
Pakistan launches comprehensive reforms to overhaul public sector accounting system
Pakistan has initiated comprehensive reforms to modernize its public sector accounting system, with the AGP commencing the process of developing new accounting standards on an accrual basis in line with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) said the initiative was aimed at strengthening transparency, fiscal discipline and public financial management […]
PEC launched First Batch of 6-month Paid GET Program
The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) conducted the digital balloting of its ambitious Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program, marking the placement of the first batch of 600 engineers in various industries for six months of training. The digital balloting ceremony was held at the PEC Regional Office Lahore, where Chairman PEC Engr. Waseem Nazir inaugurated […]
Advisor to Finance Minister Briefs International Fintech Investors on Pakistan’s Reform and Digital Growth Story
Mr. Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister of Pakistan, held a high-level strategic meeting with a delegation of leading international fintech investors from the Middle East, highlighting Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic stability, reform momentum, and expanding digital investment landscape. The delegation was led by Dr. John Sfakianakis, Chairman, Fintech Solutions Holding, a globally recognized economist […]
Exports growth vital for Pakistan’s economic development: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that a sustained increase in exports was essential for Pakistan’s economic development and long-term stability.He expressed these views while chairing a review meeting on domestic exports on Saturday.The prime minister emphasized that the government was committed to providing all possible facilities to businessmen and exporters to enhance export […]