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Pakistan’s Economy Hits $452 Billion Despite Missing Growth Target

Web Assistant Jun 11, 2026

KARACHI (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s economy expanded to record $452 billion in FY2025-26, even as growth moderated to 3.7%, falling short of the government’s 4.2% target, according to the latest Economic Survey. The year was shaped by a mix…

Education

Pakistan’s Education Budget at a Crossroads: Meeting the Challenges of 2026-27

Web Assistant Jun 8, 2026

Pakistan’s education sector continues to face a severe funding crisis despite repeated commitments by successive governments to improve literacy, human capital development, and research capacity. As the federal and provincial governments…

Diplomatic

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan Program for Pakistan

Web Assistant Dec 9, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has completed the second review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), unlocking immediate…

Economy

World Bank Warns of Slower Growth, Rising Inflation in Pakistan After Floods

Web Assistant Oct 8, 2025

ISLAMABAD – The World Bank has cautioned that Pakistan’s economy is likely to experience slower growth and increased inflation due to the recent floods that have devastated key agricultural regions and disrupted supply chains. In its…

US Economic Growth Revised Up to 3.4% Annual Rate Last Quarter

Desk Editor Mar 29, 2024

Revised figure shows robust expansion despite inflation worries. WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade from its previous estimate. The…

Finance Minister Aurangzeb Aims for Permanent Macroeconomic Stability

Desk Editor Mar 14, 2024

Pakistan Poised for IMF Review Amidst Finance Minister's Agenda for Economic Reform. Islamabad: In a recent interview with a private news channel, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed his commitment to ensuring that Pakistan moves…

World

COP28 climate negotiations: Climate change already reducing global GDP

Desk Editor Nov 28, 2023

Climate change is already shaving billions off the world’s economy, with developing countries hardest hit, according to a new report published on Tuesday ahead of COP28 climate negotiations. The report by the University of Delaware…

Pakistan

Turkiye battling inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep economy afloat

DTD Feb 19, 2023

Istanbul: (Web Desk) Turkiye was already battling runaway inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat when a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands, razed entire cities and left millions needing urgent…

Pakistan

Pakistan and visiting IMF mission having trouble agreeing on fiscal adjustment measures

DTD Feb 7, 2023

Islamabad: (Web Desk) In negotiations to release crucial money required for the faltering South Asian economy, Pakistan and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission are reportedly having trouble agreeing on fiscal adjustment…

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