Unlocking Pakistan’s Maritime Gold
Pakistan is about to enter a renaissance of maritime. The blue economy of the country is taking its long-term niche as an economic strategy only after decades of unexplored seawater resources, missing out on the opportunities of oceanic trade. According to a recent study, along with the active state policies, Pakistan will be able to […]
South Korea to boost EV subsidies in 2026 as automakers brace for U.S. tariff shock
South Korea will significantly increase its electric-vehicle subsidies next year as part of a sweeping support package aimed at shielding its auto industry from the financial strain of steep U.S. tariffs. The government confirmed that EV subsidies will rise by roughly 20 percent in 2026, bringing the total allocation to about 936 billion won (around […]
Historical Analysis of Economic Cooperation Between Bangladesh and Pakistan
The partition of British India in India in 1947 formed the two nations of India and Pakistan, Pakistan being split into two geographically and culturally distinct wings: East Pakistan and West Pakistan. The sad affairs of 1971, which resulted in the secession of East Pakistan to become the sovereign country of Bangladesh, have long been […]
Pakistan Receives one Billion from IMF Under Extended Fund Facility
Pakistan has received the second tranche of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) worth $1.023 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed on Wednesday. The inflow will be reflected in the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 16, pushing the […]
Pakistan Seeks US Tariff Review Amid Global Trade War
Pakistan has opted for a diplomatic approach in response to the United States’ recent imposition of a 29% additional tariff on its exports. Unlike other nations that are escalating the trade war with countermeasures, Islamabad has decided to seek a review of Washington’s decision. A high-level meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, concluded that […]
IMF Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Governance and Corruption Review
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan to conduct a detailed review of governance and corruption-related issues. The team will begin its meetings with Pakistani officials on Monday, focusing on providing technical assistance to enhance the country’s reform capacity. The discussions will center on improving governance structures, addressing corruption concerns, […]
PSX Hits All-Time High Before Closing in Red Amid Trump’s Trade War and Economic Reforms
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dramatic session on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged over 1,800 points to reach an all-time intraday high of 120,793.41. The bullish sentiment was fueled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement of a significant reduction in electricity prices and expectations of improved corporate earnings. However, the rally […]
Imran Khan losing remittance war against the government
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan threatened to start a civil disobedience movement in December of last year after spending more than 15 months in jail on what he described as “politically motivated charges” and after several unsuccessful protests, according to Aljazeera. “As part of the movement, we will urge overseas Pakistanis to limit remittances […]
