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Pakistan, Iran to increase trade thru Taftan railway station
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (122+ words) Summary The report states that all facilities for loading, unloading, customs clearance, and import and export will be provided at Taftan Railway Station. TEHRAN (Dunya News) - Officials of Pakistan and Iran have expressed their determination to increase bilateral trade between…...
MSMEs become key pillar of Pakistan's economic strategy as government expands support initiatives
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (692+ words) ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) " The government of Pakistan is extending maximum support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which have taken on a significant role in steering national economic growth amid challenging economic conditions. A brief documentary showcasing SMEDA's key…...
FY27 budget aims to accelerate growth trajectory, says Fin Min Aurangzeb
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (332+ words) ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the upcoming FY27 budget lays a strong foundation for accelerating the sustainable economic growth achieved over the past two years. Speaking in the National Assembly after the debate on 140 recommendations made…...
Weekly inflation rises 0. 46pc as prices of 25 essential items increase
1+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) Summary Pakistan's weekly inflation rose 0. 46 per cent, pushing annual inflation to 15. 28pc as prices of 25 essential commodities recorded increases. ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) " Pakistan's short-term inflation increased by 0. 46 percent during the week under review, taking the overall annual inflation rate to 15. 28pc, according…...
Pakistan posts $459 million current account surplus in May 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (182+ words) Summary Pakistan's current account posted a $459m surplus in May 2026, improving from April's deficit. Strong remittances helped support the external account and overall stability KARACHI (Dunya News) " Pakistan's current account has turned surplus after recording a significant improvement in May 2026, according…...
Budget designed to provide relief despite tough economic conditions: Tarar
1+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) Summary Tarar said that the government has taken measures to curb corruption in institutions such as ports, income tax departments and the FBR ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the federal…...
Federal budget reflects commitment to fiscal discipline: Fitch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (276+ words) Summary "Fitch says this policy momentum improves near-term fiscal prospects, but Pakistan remains relatively vulnerable to inflation and under-performance on tax collection," it added. ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Global ratings agency Fitch said on Tuesday that Pakistan's budget for FY27 reflects a…...
Fin Min Aurangzeb unveils Economic Survey 2025-26 as key growth targets fall short
2+ week, 2+ day ago (738+ words) ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) " Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26 in Islamabad on Thursday. Addressing a press briefing alongside other federal ministers, the finance minister acknowledged that the agriculture and industrial growth targets were not…...
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates
2+ week, 5+ day ago (613+ words) Summary The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1. 4%, while the Nasdaq composite slumped 4. 2%. The S&P 500 sank 2. 6%, its biggest one-day drop since October 10, when the Trump administration threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imported goods from China. The losses helped push…...
Inflation hits two-year high in May: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
3+ week, 4+ day ago (338+ words) Summary "The negative momentum was primarily driven by a surge in international oil prices amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East," the brokerage said ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan's annual inflation rate accelerated in May, official data showed on Monday,…...