Pakistan IMF Review 2025 – SBP Confirms Conditions Met
Pakistan has taken a major step forward in its economic reform journey by fulfilling all required benchmarks ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) December 2025 review, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP Governor confirmed that Pakistan is now eligible to receive the next tranche of $1.2 billion as part of […]
Pakistan Egypt Blue Economy Cooperation
Pakistan and Egypt are setting the stage for a new era of economic collaboration through their shared focus on the Pakistan Egypt Blue Economy. In a recent meeting held in Islamabad, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan, discussed expanding cooperation in […]
Pakistan Remittances Surge 11.3% in September
In September 2025, Pakistan remittances witnessed a significant surge, reaching USD 3.2 billion — an 11.3% year-on-year increase compared to USD 2.9 billion during the same month last year. On a month-to-month basis, remittance inflows also rose by 1%, up from USD 3.1 billion in August. During the first quarter of FY26, the country received […]
Govt Launches 20-Year Housing Loan Scheme
Housing Loan Scheme: Govt Launches “Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana” with 20-Year Affordable Housing Loans Introduction The Government of Pakistan has introduced a new Housing Loan Scheme called “Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana.” This program is designed to make homeownership easier for families by providing long-term subsidized loans with repayment periods of up to 20 […]
New Industrial Estate Islamabad Planned to Boost Trade and Investment
Islamabad is set to receive its first dedicated industrial estate, a move widely welcomed by the business community as a much-needed step to stimulate trade and investment in the federal capital. The announcement came during a meeting at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), where Punjab Assembly Member and Chairman of the Standing […]
World Bank Supports Karachi Master Plan for Sustainable Growth
Karachi, September 16, 2025 — The Sindh government, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced the launch of a Karachi Master Plan to address the city’s decades-long urban challenges. This initiative is expected to reshape Pakistan’s largest metropolis, ensuring better infrastructure, improved services, and sustainable urban growth for millions of residents. Sindh Chief Minister […]
IMARAT Launches Vision 2047 to Drive Pakistan’s Trillion-Dollar Economic Revival
The IMARAT Group has unveiled its bold IMARAT Vision 2047, a transformative plan aimed at steering Pakistan towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy. Presented at a global exhibit, the initiative lays the foundation for unprecedented economic revival through digital transformation and large-scale real estate development. At the heart of this IMARAT Vision 2047 is the digitisation […]
Pakistan Introduces Digital Land and Passport Services in UK
Pakistan has officially launched Digital Land and Passport Services in UK, a milestone initiative for the Pakistani diaspora. The services, inaugurated at the Pakistan High Commission in London by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, include blockchain-secured land record access and a one-window passport system — enabling overseas Pakistanis to handle […]
SBP Interest Rate Cut 2025: Rate May Drop to 10.5%
The SBP interest rate cut 2025 is gaining momentum as analysts predict the State Bank of Pakistan may reduce the key policy rate to 10.5% in its upcoming monetary policy review. This anticipated rate cut is a response to easing inflationary trends and a gradual economic recovery, creating space for a more accommodative policy stance. […]
FIA Targets Undeclared Property in UAE
FIA Cracks Down on Undeclared Property in UAE Owned by Golden Visa Holders Islamabad, June 30, 2025 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a major crackdown on Pakistani nationals holding UAE golden visas who invested at least AED 2 million in property in UAE, but failed to declare them under Pakistan’s anti-money laundering and tax […]
Mutual Fund Debt Income Tax Hiked from 25% to 29%
Pakistan Budget 2025-26: Major Income Tax Changes, Corporate Levies, and Economic Reforms Announced ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday presented additional budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly, unveiling key changes in income tax policies, corporate taxation, and economic development initiatives. Increase in Income Tax on Mutual Fund Investments […]
Pakistan Budget 2025-26: Big Tax Relief for Property Buyers!
Pakistan Budget 2025–26: Major Tax Relief Announced for Real Estate Investors in Pakistan Lahore, June 2025 — The Federal Pakistan Budget 2025-26 has introduced a series of investor-friendly tax reforms aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s real estate sector. With significant reductions in transactional taxes and the abolition of key levies, the budget reflects a clear intent […]