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ISLAMABAD, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 12 percent, citing rising risks to inflation and the macroeconomic outlook.
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Aurangzeb reaffirms Pakistan’s interest in strengthening economic ties with Ethiopia
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s interest in strengthening economic relations with Ethiopia and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. He was talking to ...
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Bailed-out: Pakistan secures USD 1.21 billion IMF lifeline amid severe economic distress
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement to unlock USD 1.21 billion for Pakistan. However, the lender warned that persistent geopolitical tensions, high energy costs, and external trade disruptions ...
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?
Traders say some exports are crossing border after a weeklong halt, but Tehran says its cargo is not getting through.
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Pakistan’s Afghan Crisis
It is difficult to exaggerate the extent to which Pakistan has buyer’s remorse following many years of supporting the Taliban insurgency against the previous Afghan government. Islamabad expected the ...
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Must creatively engage with Islamabad, be prepared for any surprises, say Indian ex-envoys to Pakistan
Former diplomats Ajay Bisaria, TCA Raghavan & Ruchi Ghanashyam discuss the need to keep Pakistan at a distance, but to continue engagement.
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Strengthening Economic Cooperation between the European Union and Pakistan – High-level Business Forum Set for May 2025
Islamabad, 25 th March 2025: The Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, is proud to announce the first-ever High-Level EU-Pakistan Business ...
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Pakistan’s Economic Outlook in 2025
As 2025 unfolds, Pakistan’s economic landscape remains a complex blend of promise and peril. Despite significant headwinds, including regional competition and internal structural inefficiencies, the ...
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
Pakistan's Iran role gives it rare diplomatic capital Economists warn gains may remain diplomatic, not economic Analysts say reform, not deposits, will decide payoff Sanctions relief could unlock Iran ...
News Pakistan » Islamabad » Economy: SCO Summit In Islamabad: A Test Of Pakistan’s Regional Diplomacy – OpEd
In October, Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad—a critical moment for the country’s international diplomacy. For Pakistan, this is not just another ...