The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has urged the government to rationalise telecom sector taxes, enhance affordability of mobile services and devices, and simplify the fiscal regime in its budget proposals for 2026-27 to spur digital investment and accelerate connectivity growth in Pakistan. In a letter addressed to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the global tel
Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after two days of losses on outstanding supply concerns because of the uncertain outlook for an end to the Iran war and a US inventory draw raised worries about the depletion of global stockpiles. Brent crude futures rose 81 cents, or 0.77%, to $105.83 a barrel by 0055 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 97 cents, or 0.99%, at $99.23. Both
Gold held steady on Thursday, as rising hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal countered fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,534.69 per ounce, as of 0258 GMT. Bullion gained more than 1% on Wednesday after falling to its lowest level since March 30 earlier in the day. US gold futures for June delivery were steady at$4,536.70. US President Don
Reaffirming their commitment to significantly expanding bilateral economic ties, Pakistan and Kenya agreed on Thursday to double the volume of bilateral trade over the next five years. This was vowed during the second session of the Pakistan-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in Islamabad, as per a statement. The session was co-chaired by Jawad Paul, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Isla
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue discussions on the federal budget for fiscal year 2027 in the coming days, following the conclusion of a staff-level visit in which both sides reviewed recent economic developments, fiscal targets, and progress on reforms under the country’s ongoing loan programmes. An IMF mission led by Iva Petrova concluded its staff visit to Is