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January 18, 2026

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Economic stability fails to reduce labor concerns

Survey shows 84% ​​of respondents call for job creation, human development in major infrastructure initiatives LAHORE: Pakistan closed 2025 with signs of economic stabilization, but the public remains divided on whether the recovery has translated into broad-based prosperity, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA). The survey, which captures the views of citizens, professionals, students and businesses, paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for 2026, with governance, jobs and long-term reforms emerging as decisive factors for sustainable growth. The survey shows that 54.3% of respondents recognized an improvement in

January 6, 2026

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CIA warns Maduro allies likely to maintain stability after power change

Machado argued that Rodriguez is widely “rejected” by the Venezuelan people, public support lies with the opposition Vice President Delcy Rodriguez attends her swearing-in ceremony as Venezuela’s interim president at the National Assembly after the US launched a crackdown on the country and arrested President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 5, 2026 Photo: Reuters A classified CIA assessment presented to US President Donald Trump concluded that senior Maduro loyalists, including Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, were best placed to maintain stability if the Venezuelan leader were to lose power, two sources briefed on the matter

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 29, 2025

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Pakistan found stability but growth did not appear

Lower inflation, firmer exchange rate eased pressure, but weak investment kept growth low and uneven Islamabad: For much of Pakistan’s recent economic history, stability has been seen as the finish line rather than the starting point. In 2025, after years of instability characterized by sudden bursts of inflation, subsequent high interest rates, unstable exchange rates and recurring IMF programs, the country finally seemed to catch its breath. Since the start of the year, inflation has eased, the exchange rate “appears” to be holding steady and foreign exchange reserves appear less fragile than before. The language around policy making has shifted

December 21, 2025

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World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan’s economic stability

A World Bank building. — Reuters/ Archive Pakistan will receive $700 million from the World Bank under a multi-year program. Funding was approved under the PRID-MPA initiative: World Bank. $600 million approved for Centre, $100 million for Sindh: World Bank. The World Bank said it has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan as part of a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country’s macroeconomic stability and service delivery. The funds will be released under the Public Resources Programmatic Approach for Inclusive Development-Multiphase Development (PRID-MPA), which could provide up to $1.35 billion in total funding, the lender said. Of this

November 14, 2025

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The PSX jumps 2,474 points on political stability

Foreign funds will divert their liquidity into Pakistan’s stock market. This would simply increase share prices and be profitable for those who already own shares. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended gains on Thursday as the KSE-100 gained 2,474 points, or 1.56%, as the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the expected release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan tranche sparked investor interest. Trading remained firm for most of the session, with the index hitting an intraday high of 160,945 and a low of 158,971. The upbeat sentiment reflected renewed investor confidence driven by political

November 3, 2025

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The economy is moving in the right direction, the primary objective is to ensure sustainable stability: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb (second left) addresses a press conference in Islamabad on November 3, 2025. — Screengrab Geo News Govt not planning new taxes, says FBR chairman. The Minister of Energy says a 10.5% reduction in electricity prices. The government is accelerating the privatization effort. The PIA process is ongoing. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s economy is moving in the right direction with “visible signs” of improvement in key sectors. Addressing a reporter alongside the government’s economic team on Monday, Aurangzeb said the government has made “significant progress” towards achieving macroeconomic stability, adding that the recently reached

October 20, 2025

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Saudi Arabia hails Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire as key to regional stability

A member of the Saudi security forces stands guard at the headquarters of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. —Reuters/File A ceasefire was signed during the Doha talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Kingdom confirms its support for all regional, international peace efforts. He appreciates the diplomatic roles of Qatar and Turkey in the mediation. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday hailed the ceasefire pact between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it a vital step towards lasting peace and regional stability. In a statement, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said the landmark agreement was reached during

October 10, 2025

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We to develop 200 troops for Task Force Stability Gaza

Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Department and the 18th Corps Air Council a C-17 Transfer Air Council for Development in Eastern Europe, amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA, 3 February 2022.-Reuters Washington: The United States will develop 200 troops as part of a joint Gaza stability group without Americans on the ground in the Palestinian enclave, two US senior officials said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters under the condition of anonymity, officials said that 200 would be the core of a working group that will include representatives from the Egyptian army, Qatar,

September 19, 2025

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Awesome partnerships without regional stability

Lahore: Turkmenistan ambassador Atadjan Movlamov stressed that economic cooperation is inseparable from regional stability and asked diplomatic missions to encourage the exchange of business delegations and the sector that would lead to real projects. He mentioned the facilitation of trade, energy cooperation, technology exchange and cultural diplomacy as fertile areas for collaborative projects and encouraged both government and private bodies to work together to abolish congestion practical points. He spoke to the “Ambassadors Dinner”, who hosted the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deepen Pakistan’s diplomatic ties and accelerate economic cooperation with the outside world. Turkmenistan’s envoy underlined the

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