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IMF-Pakistan Negotiations End Without Staff Agreement

 CP Business Editor Pakistan’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have yet to result in a...

Pakistan’s Power Prices Nearly Double Compared to US, China, and India

Pakistan’s industrial sector is bearing the brunt of exorbitant electricity prices, paying almost double compared to China, India, and the United States. Even the...

IMF Oversight Deepens Pakistan’s Economic Troubles

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has dispatched a mission to Pakistan, commencing on March 3, 2025, for a comprehensive review of the nation's economic...

Freight Train Marks a Shift in Diplomacy

The rhythmic clatter of steel wheels on tracks will soon echo across a vast stretch of land, linking Pakistan to Russia through an...

Migrant Shelter Closure: Roosevelt’s Fate Uncertain

The Roosevelt Hotel, an iconic establishment in Manhattan, has long been a symbol of luxury and architectural grandeur. Established in 1924 and named after...

National Crypto Council: Pakistan’s Financial Shift

The Pakistan government is considering the establishment of a National Crypto Council, a move that could significantly alter the country’s financial landscape. Prime...

Public Feels Betrayed by MPs’ Pay Increase

By Shafaat Yar Khan In a country grappling with crippling debt and widespread poverty, the recent exorbitant increase in perks for elected representatives has sparked...

Transparency International Exposes Pakistan’s Corruption Woes

Transparency International’s recently released 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) highlights a troubling trend for Pakistan, where corruption continues to permeate various sectors of governance...

IMF Mission to Assess Pakistan’s Corruption Risks

Alarm bells are ringing in government quarters as a three-member International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to visit Pakistan for a Governance and...

Suspension of U.S. Aid Offers Pakistan Chance for Self-Reliance

The recent suspension of over $845 million in U.S. aid to Pakistan marks a significant juncture in the country’s development journey, highlighting the nation’s...

Tax Reform Targets Untapped Agricultural Income Sector

The Sindh government has taken a significant step in reshaping Pakistan's taxation framework by approving the Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2025. This decision, announced...

Bangladesh Investigates Corruption Under Sheikh Hasina’s Regime

Bangladesh's central bank has taken unprecedented steps by hiring three of the "Big Four" accounting firms—EY, Deloitte, and KPMG—to audit financial irregularities that have...

Export Growth Highlights Pakistan’s Economic Potential in Europe

 Pakistan’s exports to Europe soared to $3.8 billion in the first five months of FY2024-25, marking an impressive 8.62% increase compared to the same...

FBR’s Vehicle Purchase: A Costly Burden on Taxpayers

In a move that has drawn widespread criticism, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced its plan to purchase over 1,000 new vehicles...

Reforming Pakistan’s Double Pension System: IMF’s Urgent Call

The "double pension" scheme in Pakistan has been a subject of contention for years, primarily due to its financial implications and fairness, especially when...

President OF Belarus Visits Pakistan

Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Pakistan from November 25 to 27, marking a significant...

Gautam Adani Scandal Raises Questions About India

Gautam Adani. Image courtesy Times of India Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, one of the world’s most high-profile billionaires, has been charged in the United States...

Can $2.2 Billion MoUs Between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Transform into Real Investments for Economic Revival?

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has committed to implementing the 27 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, amounting to $2.2 billion,...

Ratan Tata, champion of Indian industry and society, dies at 86

 India mourns the loss of one of its most respected and iconic figures, Ratan Tata, who passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai at the...

The Basmati Battle: How India’s Export Ban Lift Poses New Challenges for Pakistan

India and Pakistan, two of the largest rice-producing nations in the world, are engaged in a high-stakes economic rivalry over Basmati rice exports. Both...

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