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January 15, 2026

News Desk

Top visits signal Pakistan understands risks, opportunities of digital: Bilal Bin Saqib

Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib speaks during an interview with Geo News. — Journalist LONDON: Pakistan’s rapid push to regulate virtual assets is emerging as one of the fastest moving reforms in the global digital financial landscape, positioning the country as a serious and credible participant in the next phase of financial innovation, said Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib. Speaking in an interview in London, Bilal said Pakistan has moved decisively to bring structure, oversight and legitimacy to a sector that has long operated without a formal framework despite its

December 31, 2025

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2025 marks tentative stability, but structural risks remain

Chamber points to trade deficit, energy costs and weak investment despite easing inflation LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol. photo (file) LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) president Faheemur Rehman Saigol has described 2025 as a year of gradual economic stability for Pakistan, but warned that major structural challenges still limit sustainable growth. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, Saigol said several economic indicators improved during the year. However, issues such as the widening trade deficit, high energy costs, slow investment and a limited tax net remain serious obstacles for the economy. Emphasizing ease of doing business, he

December 14, 2025

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SBP likely to keep rate at 11% amid inflation risks

The State Bank of Pakistan building is seen in this undated picture. — SBP/File Analysts expect no rate cut in the upcoming SBP policy meeting. Rising food prices are keeping the central bank cautious about interest rate decisions. IMF urges SBP to keep monetary policy tight and data-driven. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep its key interest rate at 11% for a fifth straight session on Monday, with analysts citing inflationary risks from food prices and external pressures. The majority of analysts and research from brokerage firms do not expect a rate cut at next week’s

December 12, 2025

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SBP likely to keep rate at 11% as IMF highlights inflation risks

A logo of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pictured at a reception desk at its headquarters in Karachi, July 16, 2019. — Reuters Analysts are pushing for the first drawdown at the end of year 26 or year 27. The IMF urges a “tight, data-driven” stance amid inflation risks. Rupees, external pressures limit the space to relax. KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep interest rates at 11% on Monday, a Reuters The poll came as analysts reversed forecasts for a rate cut at the end of 2026 after the IMF warned that inflation

December 11, 2025

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Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risks

A trader works as a monitor broadcasts a press conference by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell following the Fed’s interest rate announcement, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 10, 2025. — Reuters The quarterly cut takes interest rates to a range of 3.5-3.75%. Three Fed officials disagree, exposing the deepest political rift. 2026 GDP forecasts increased, inflation expectations eased. The divided U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the third straight time this year, exacerbating worries about the labor market even as inflation remained elevated as President Donald

November 14, 2025

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Ronaldo risks World Cup ban after red card in Portugal defeat

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a goal chance in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Slovenia in Frankfurt. — Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of missing at least Portugal’s opening match at next year’s World Cup after receiving a red card in Thursday’s 2-0 defeat by the Republic of Ireland. Ronaldo was initially booked for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O’Shea during the match in Dublin. However, it was upgraded to a red card and Ronaldo was sent off for the first time in his international career after the referee reviewed the contact on a pitch-side video

November 14, 2025

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Rise of vaping and e-cigarettes fueling new nicotine risks for Pakistan’s youth

Accessibility for Pakistan’s youth raises concerns over addiction, weak laws A store that displays electronic cigarettes and vaping products. Source: Reuters Pakistan has seen a dangerous shift in the way youth are being targeted by the tobacco industry. Once dominated by conventional cigarettes and smokeless forms like naswar and gutka, the market has expanded to include e-cigarettes and vaporizers among other new nicotine products. These products, often disguised in colorful packaging and sweet flavors, are marketed as “safer alternatives” – a narrative that resonates dangerously with impressionable youth seeking novelty and acceptance. Walk the streets of major urban centers like

October 22, 2025

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IMF raises Pakistan growth outlook to 3.6% despite flood risks

The seal of the International Monetary Fund is seen on the headquarters building in Washington, DC. — AFP/File The expected increase is due to the normalization of prices. Pakistan’s growth in 2026 will pick up amid reforms, boosting confidence. IMF fiscal outlook improves for MENAP oil importers. ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s economic growth forecast upwards to 3.6% for the current financial year, while warning that recent severe floods in the third quarter of 2025 may adversely affect growth, inflation and the current account beyond the current expectations. The News reported on Wednesday. In its Regional

October 16, 2025

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Debt, low productivity, climate risks weigh on the economy

SBP Annual Report Urges Urgent Focus on Human Capital, Technology, Innovation to Promote Sustainable Development State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: Archive Persistent fiscal imbalances, low domestic savings, weak productivity and climate-related crises remain critical obstacles to sustainable progress, the State Bank of Pakistan noted in its Annual Report on the State of the Economy 2024-2025. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) forecasts GDP growth in FY26 at 3.25-4.25%, near the lower end of its forecast range, while inflation is expected to hover around 5-7%. The current account deficit is forecast at 0-1% of GDP, indicating stability in the external sector.

September 19, 2025

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US Fed makes the first 2025 interest rate reporting the labor market risks

The view of the facade, as the construction continues in the Federal Reserve Federal Council building during a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Federal Reserve in Washington, DC, USA, September 17th 2025. Fed cuts for the first time in nine months. Fed Powell’s chair insists on the independence of the Fed. Separated between employees for more cuts. Washington: The US Federal Bank of the US reduced Wednesday on Wednesday for the first time this year, reporting a slower increase in employment and increasing employment risks, as policy -makers resulted in increased pressure from President Trump. The Fed

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