Pakistan's public debt remained above the sustainable level in the last fiscal year, violating an Act of Parliament due to higher interest expenses, which also neutralised the benefits of exchange rate stability and reductions in other expenditures, states a new government report. The Debt Policy Statement 2025 from the Ministry of Finance officially confirmed that the government could not brin
Despite continued downward interest rate trajectory and relative political calm, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a ruthless bloodbath on Thursday, extending the losing streak to a fifth straight session due to an unabated institutional selling spree, pulling the benchmark KSE 100 index below the psychological barrier of 110,000 intraday. Topline Securities Ltd said such was the sell
Pakistan’s exports to five central Asian countries (CACs) contracted 17 per cent during the first half of 2024-25. The country’s exports to the region have yet to attain their full potential. Similarly, imports from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Pakistan have increased significantly despite regular high-profile visits to balance the trade deficit. In absolute terms, the value of P
Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism activities, reiterating that any attempt to undermine or disrupt their ties was bound to fail, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. They also agreed to upgrade cooperation in various other sectors such as defence, agriculture and information technology. The bilateral ties and cooperation were disc
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday inaugurated the country’s first-ever ‘Made in Pakistan’ single-country exhibition in Jeddah, marking a significant step towards enhancing trade ties with Saudi Arabia. Addressing a gathering of Saudi officials, business leaders and diplomats, the minister emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and showcasing Pakista