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  • Published on 01:12 GMT

    Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s forex IDR to ‘B-’

    ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “B-” from “CCC+”, citing fiscal consolidation and external stabilisation. The rating agency stated that the outlook is stable. “The upgrade reflects …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Aurangzeb due in US for IMF, World Bank spring meetings

    WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Auran­gzeb will be in the US next week for meetings with the IMF and World Bank, a visit that has taken on added urgency amid concerns of a looming trade crisis following the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    How Digital Transformation Can Enhance Pakistan’s Tax Revenue

    In nations like Pakistan, where the tax-to-GDP ratio lags at around 11%—well below the South Asian average of 15%—digital tools offer a transformative solution to strengthen tax collection and fuel economic progress (World Bank, 2023). By investing in …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 14, 2025

    World Bank Investment Arm Interested in Pakistan’s Investment, Privatization Agenda

    Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb today held a meeting with a high-level delegation of International Finance Corporation (IFC) led by Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa, Global Director for Public Private Privatization & Corporate …

    Source: ProPakistani - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Pakistan’s water crisis: the cost of sugarcane and rice

    Pakistan is on the brink of a worsening water crisis, one that threatens its inter provincial relationship, agriculture, economy, and food security. Ranked among the most water-stressed nations in the world, it faces the alarming prospect of depleting its …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 14, 2025

    IFC reaffirms support for Pakistan’s investment and privatisation agenda

    Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday met with a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private-sector arm, to discuss collaboration on investment and privatisation initiatives. Led by Linda Rudo …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 14, 2025

    IFC committed to ‘work closely’ with Pakistan, eyes investment opportunities

    Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a high-level delegation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private investment arm, at the Finance Division on Monday. The IFC delegation was led by Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa, Global …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 11, 2025

    Pakistan, World Bank discuss energy collaboration

    ISLAMABAD: A high-level World Bank delegation led by Regional Director for South Asia Pankaj Gupta on Thursday held separate meetings with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari. The …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:07 GMT

    Economic Legitimacy

    The Pakistani economy appears to be enjoying rare, near-unanimous approval from global institutions—particularly multilateral financial organisations that have historically taken a cautious, often critical stance. That these very bodies are now offering …

    Source: The Nation - Pending
  • Published on 04:35 GMT

    Federal, provincial health ministers vow to bolster primary health care

    In a strong show of unity, senior federal and provincial leaders on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to revamping primary health care (PHC) as the foundation for universal health coverage (UHC) in Pakistan, stressing that equitable, people-centered …

    Source: The News International - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:14 GMT

    Trump’s Climate Denial Is A Gift To China

    Credits Dr. Genevieve Guenther is the founding director of End Climate Silence and affiliate faculty at The New School, where she sits on the board of the Tishman Environment and Design Center. Her book, “The Language of Climate Politics,” was published in …

    Source: NOEMA - Neutral
  • Published on 01:12 GMT

    GEM of a city – Dubai ‘contributes significantly’ to UAE’s top ranking in entrepreneurship report

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was recently ranked number one globally for the fourth consecutive year by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report covering the last year, surpassing many advanced economies. The study measured the quality of a …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on 05:56 GMT

    Richard Armitage: An old-school US diplomat who knew the reach and restraint of American power

    WASHINGTON – Pragmatism, alliance-building and a commitment to American engagement with the world were his calling cards. He knew the reach of American power. And the value of restraint. Mr Richard Armitage, an old-school US diplomat, is being remembered …

    Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
  • Published on 05:20 GMT

    Europe and Central Asia And China Connecting to Build a New Economic Powerhouse

    While the United States is separating its economy from Europe and many regions in Asia due to the latest tariffs by the Trump Administration, China is working overtime to rescue Europe and Central Asia to build an economic powerhouse. Taking the rail from …

    Source: eTurboNews - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 14, 2025

    SBP governor to inaugurate Pakistan Financial Literacy Week tomorrow

    KARACHI  -  Governor of State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad will inaugurate Pakistan Financial Literacy Week, 2025 on April 14th, 2025 in a prestigious ceremony at Karachi. The weeklong activities will be conducted from April 14th to April 18th, 2025 on …

    Source: The Nation - Pending
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    State Minister for Health reiterates commitment to goals of universal health coverage

    - Advertisement - KARACHI, Apr 15 (APP):Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Tuesday, stated that the government is fully committed to achieve the goals of universal health coverage …

    Source: Associated Press of Pakistan - Pending
  • Published on Apr 13, 2025

    Pakistan copper mine could offer leverage in US tariff talks, says operator

    A remote gold and copper mine beneath a volcano in south-west Pakistan could provide key leverage for trade talks with the US, according to its operator, as Islamabad tries to reduce “reciprocal” tariffs originally set at 29 per cent. “When you think about …

    Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 13, 2025

    No new power generation without grid upgrade, Pakistan assures IMF

    ISLAMABAD: In a push to reform Pakistan’s power sector and improve financial sustainability, the Power Division has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that no new generation capacity will be added without ensuring the availability of sufficient …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    A fund for the frontlines?

    The fifth meeting (B5) of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) has concluded in Bridgetown, Barbados, with a decision to launch the start-up phase of the FRLD under the name Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM).  The ‘start-up …

    Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government

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