Pakistan government plans security force for water projects
The force is being created through the Wapda Security Force Act, 2026, which has already been forwarded to parliament.
Khaleeq Kiani
Pakistan government eyes tokenisation of bonds via blockchain
A meeting, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority on May 18, examined potential…
Pakistan’s budget may include income tax relief amid salary, pension freeze
During this fiscal year, salaried class paid more than double the real estate taxes; even higher than the combined revenue from wholesalers, retailers and exporters.
Pakistan government invites bids from financiers as it eyes more borrowing
This would enable the government to raise funds from the global capital markets as and when required and depending on the external financing needs.
Pakistani government foresees economic slowdown during current, next fiscal years due to Middle East war
This is the first official confirmation of lower than targeted economic growth, although international lenders have projected the growth rate between 3.2 per cent and 3.5 per cent.
Pakistan in discussion with Qatar for supply of LNG cargoes amid electricity shortfall
It was against the backdrop of the Middle East war that Qatar declared force majeure early last month in all its global LNG contracts, including those with Pakistan.
Gas supply to Pakistan power sector may double amid LNG shortfall
The minister warns unless additional gas diverted, tariffs may rise sharply or result in massive loadshedding.
Asian Development Bank to support Pakistan’s solar transition, power sector reforms
This was indicated on Tuesday during a meeting of the ADB delegation with the Power Division, ahead of an upcoming visit by the ADB’s vice president to Pakistan later this month.
Pakistan breaching temperature thresholds set for 2030
This is despite its minimal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.
Mobile app-based fuel quota system finalised for Pakistan’s motorcycles, rickshaws amid global oil crisis
The government will now take a final decision on whether the scheme should extend to small cars or remain restricted to two- and three-wheelers.