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Pakistan Govt Debt Record reaches Rs81.93 trillion in April 2026 as Pakistan Federal Debt and debt-to-GDP ratio continue to rise.

Pakistan Govt Debt Hits Record Rs81,930 Billion, Adding Rs6,994 Billion in a Single Year

Faraz Ali AnsariJune 10, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The debt load of the federal government in Pakistan surpassed a new record of Rs81,930 billion while according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the debt level of the government grew by Rs6,994 billion in the last year alone while during just the month of April 2026, the government ... Read more

Poultry feed tax Pakistan ruled illegal by Constitutional Court before Budget 2026

Days Before Budget, Court Delivers Massive Tax Shock to Shehbaz Government

Faraz Ali AnsariJune 2, 2026

ISLAMABAD: In a crucial turn of events just a few days ahead of the launch of Budget 2026-27, the Constitutional bench has made a ruling against the imposition of 4% additional taxation on the poultry feed mills, which could prove to be a blow for the government in terms of its revenue projections. A two-member ... Read more

Pakistan petroleum levy collection surpasses IMF loan programs in two years

Govt Collected More Through Petroleum Levy in Two Years Than IMF Loan Programs Combined

Focus PakistanMay 25, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The federal govt has reportedly amassed an unprecedented amount of more than 2,700 billion rupees from Pakistanis through the petroleum levy within only two years. As per documents available from April 2024 to March 2026, the total amount gathered by the government is precisely 2,725 billion rupees. Strikingly, this single tax stream outpaced the ... Read more

S&P Pakistan economy warning highlights Pakistan’s economic risks from prolonged Middle East conflict and rising oil dependency concerns

Pakistan Faces Asia-Pacific’s Highest Economic Risks From Prolonged Middle East Conflict: S&P

Focus PakistanMay 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to be revealed as the most vulnerable economy of the Asia Pacific region in case of any further prolongation of the current Middle East imbroglio. A recent forecast by S&P Global Market Intelligence claims that the convergence of a precarious external financial position, dependence on imports for energy supply, and restricted ... Read more

Pakistan exports by 2030 highlighted by Ahsan Iqbal during SAFA Conference in Lahore as government targets $100 billion export growth

Pakistan Eyes $100B Export Boom by 2030: Ahsan Iqbal

Focus PakistanMay 10, 2026

Pakistan exports by 2030 have become the government’s biggest economic mission as Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called for the country to raise exports to $100 billion within the next five years. LAHORE: Pakistan and Vietnam exported similar amounts 25 years ago. Vietnam exports goods worth $480 billion annually today. Pakistan? Still stuck at $40 billion. ... Read more

Pakistan REITs reforms to boost real estate investment and attract investors

Aurangzeb Pushes Pakistan REITs Reform to Unlock Real Estate Capital

Focus PakistanMay 3, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan REITs reform took a decisive turn on Saturday as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stopped treating the sector’s underperformance as acceptable. He walked into a virtual Focus Group meeting and walked out having handed every institution in the room a named task, a specific brief, and a clear deadline. The meeting reflected a shift ... Read more

foreign investors leaving Pakistan T-bills as 94% investment wiped out amid economic crisis

Foreign Investors Leaving Pakistan T-bills — 94% Investment Wiped Out

Focus PakistanMay 3, 2026

KARACHI: Foreign investors are leaving Pakistan T-bills at an alarming rate in 2026 as the Gulf war between Iran and the United States destroys regional confidence, financial experts warned Thursday. The damage now runs so deep that recovery appears impossible as long as the conflict continues.. State Bank of Pakistan data confirms the scale of ... Read more

Uraan Pakistan development projects approval meeting highlighting Pakistan’s investment in health education and infrastructure

Govt Approves Rs24.3 Billion Uraan Projects to Boost Health, Education and Security

Focus PakistanApril 10, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Uraan Pakistan development projects worth Rs24.385 billion have been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) to boost key sectors and economic growth. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired the session. He said these investments will drive sustainable economic growth. The approved plan involves five essential areas including education, health, governance, environment and physical ... Read more

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