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March 17, 2025

Tahir Khan

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Pak Afghan jirga makes progress, Torkham could be opened anytime: member

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Afghan elders and traders made progress in a joint Jirga held on Monday to discuss the reopening of Torkham, a key border crossing for trade and pedestrians, a Jirga member said. Torkham was closed on Feb 21 after a controversy surfaced over constructions on both sides near the border. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan told a weekly press briefing on March 13 that the Afghan side had carried out an illegal and unilateral construction activity within the Pakistani territory at two points along the Pakistan border. On their part, Afghan Taliban officials insisted that they

March 9, 2025

Hafsa Akram

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

March 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Talks begin with IMF on new bailout

Formal negotiations between the International Monetary Fund economic review mission and Pakistan’s economic team are set to commence today (Tuesday) for a $1 billion tranche from the $7 billion bailout deal. The talks will begin with a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the IMF delegation, where the finance secretary and other senior officials will brief on the economic situation and ongoing reforms. In July, Pakistan and the IMF finalised a three-year, $7 billion aid package designed to help the country establish macroeconomic stability and foster stronger, more inclusive growth. The 37-month Extended Fund Facility programme includes six reviews

March 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Economic indicators improving due to govt’s efforts: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says provision of essential items to the people at affordable prices is the top priority of the government. In a statement, he expressed satisfaction over the continuous decline in the Consumer Price Index inflation. He also expressed confidence that inflation will decrease further. The Prime Minister said the current government is completing its one year in office and this is extremely good news on this occasion. He said it is very encouraging that inflation has come down to 1.5 percent last month, which is the lowest inflation rate since September 2015. He said the average inflation

March 3, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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SIFC paving way for foreign investments to boost economy

Special Investment Facilitation Council is paving the way for investments from different countries to improve the country’s economic situation. In this regard, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirate aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. The UAE has expressed interest in investing in various sectors, including banking, mining, railways and infrastructure. A significant agreement between Pakistan Railways and the UAE’s Etihad Rail is expected to improve the railway network. The strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE will enhance cooperation in trade, investment and energy sectors. Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $1 billion trade target: Uzbek

March 1, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Govt pursuing strategy for investor-friendly policies: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says business community and industrialists are the backbone of country’s economy and resolving their problems is government’s top priority. Talking to leading businessmen and industrialists in Islamabad, he said the government is vigorously pursuing the strategy to bring in business and investor-friendly policies in the country. The Prime Minster said the business community and investors have been provided with a simple and easy platform under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, where facilities are being provided under one-window operation. He informed that a major task has been completed regarding the digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue

February 19, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan, China vow to continue working on shared objectives

Pakistan and China have expressed commitment to continue working closely on shared objectives and strengthening people-to-people ties. The resolve to this effect was made in a meeting between Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. On this occasion, the Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to advancing key initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and emphasized the importance of aligning developmental priorities for mutual benefit. The two sides discussed ongoing and future areas of collaboration, with a particular focus on economic and infrastructure development. Ahsan Iqbal extended warm greetings to the Chinese Ambassador on the

February 15, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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HBL and S&P Global Launch the Pakistan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to Enhance Economic Insights

Islamabad: HBL, in collaboration with S&P Global, announced the launch of the HBL S&P Global PMI® (Purchasing Managers’ Index™) series for Pakistan. This landmark initiative aims to provide valuable data and timely insights into the overall economic health of Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, marking a significant advancement in economic analysis for the country. The HBL S&P Global PMI is a standardized and internationally recognized economic indicator that will be released monthly, offering critical data on various aspects of the economy. This index is designed to serve as an essential tool for financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning