Articles tagged with "Economy"

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Pakistan's liquid foreign exchange reserves rise by $25M to $22.672B

SBP’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $25 million to $17.215 billion, while Pakistan’s total liquid reserves reach $22.672 billion during the week ending June 5, 2026.

June 12, 2026

Budget 2026: Understanding key terms shaping Pakistan’s economy

This guide explains key terms including GDP inflation fiscal deficit debt servicing and revenue targets helping readers better understand the government's fiscal priorities and policies.

June 11, 2026

Chinese EV giant BYD reports 55% drop in Q1 net profit

BYD’s first-quarter net profit fell 55 percent as weak Chinese demand and fierce competition hurt profitability, prompting the EV giant to pursue stronger growth in overseas markets.

April 30, 2026

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, at the UN Security Council Briefing on UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on 22 April, 2026 (Photo: X/@PakistanUN_NY)

Pakistan calls economic track 'central' to Libya peace at UN briefing

Pakistan's representative to the UN says the unified spending agreement could reduce fragmentation and restore confidence in state institutions if implemented effectively.

April 23, 2026

Pakistan finance minister holds talks on trade, reform and investment

Pakistan’s finance minister held a string of important meetings on his official trip to the US, including US Commerce Secretary, UN Secretary General, IMF MD and several others.

April 16, 2026

Alibaba-backed firm granted Buy Now Pay Later license for Pakistan

Pakistan’s SECP grants a 'Buy Now Pay Later' license to Alibaba-backed Koko Tech Pakistan, signaling the growing confidence of foreign companies in its digital financial market.

April 15, 2026

Russian envoy in US for economy talks: Kremlin

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev is in Washington for economic talks, Russia said, stressing he is not discussing Ukraine, as broader negotiations remain stalled and Moscow continues pressing for sanctions relief.

April 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Dec. 22, 2025 (AFP)

Trump vows US 'locked and loaded', Iran says any intervention a 'red line'

US president threatens action if Tehran violently suppresses cost-of-living protesters, saying America will 'come to their rescue'; Iran says any intervention attacking the country's security will invite a response.

January 2, 2026

Facilitating investors is Pakistan government’s top priority: PM Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said facilitating investors is the government’s top priority, urging ministries to propose investment strategies, accelerate reforms, boost exports, coordinate federally and provincially, and promote industry, agriculture, and foreign investment through embassies.

January 1, 2026

Tensions in East Asia: What exactly is going on?

China-Japan tensions have escalated after Tokyo warned that an attack on Taiwan could trigger collective self-defence. Beijing responded with diplomatic protests, military activity, and economic pressure; Taiwan has strengthened its defence and backs Japan, as high-level China-Japan diplomacy stalls.

November 23, 2025