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Pakistan exported 420,000 tonnes of rice in September, surpassing Vietnam’s 337,000 tonnes. Pakistani rice also fetched a higher average price of $621 per tonne.

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November 2, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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⛏️ On November 12, Islamabad will host the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF 2026). The goal? Attract foreign capital to untap billions in mineral wealth.

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PMIF 2026: Foreign Capital, National Interest and the Power Struggle
Pakistan’s mineral wealth, foreign investment and national sovereignty collide in a battle between competing power centres over who controls the country’s
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November 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Karachi Industrial Park Approved Near Port Qasim With SIFC Support
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Karachi Industrial Park Approved Near Port Qasim With SIFC Support
Pakistan has approved the establishment of the Karachi Industrial Park near Port Qasim as part of efforts to promote export-oriented industrial
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October 27, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Pakistan IT Exports Reach $435 Million in September 2026
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Pakistan IT Exports Reach $435 Million in September 2026
Pakistan’s information technology exports reached $435 million in September 2026, while freelancers generated a record $197 million in export earnings
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October 26, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Pakistan’s IT exports reached around $435 million in September 2026, with the US accounting for nearly 57% of technology exports, according to PSEB CEO Faisal Jeddy.

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October 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Pakistan Electricity Purchase Cost May Rise to Rs27.31 per Unit From January 2027
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Pakistan Electricity Purchase Cost May Rise to Rs27.31 per Unit From January 2027
Pakistan’s electricity purchase cost could rise to Rs27.309 per kilowatt-hour from January 1, 2027, under estimates submitted by the Central Power
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October 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Trade, travel and tourism can help reduce hostility between neighbours. Dr Moonis Ahmar argues that Pakistan needs a strategic rethink of its ties with India, Afghanistan and Iran.

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Pakistan’s Frozen Borders: The Economic Cost Of Regional Isolation
Pakistan’s frozen borders with India, Afghanistan and Iran are costing the country billions in lost trade, weakening regional connectivity and limiting
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October 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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More power plants cannot fix transmission bottlenecks. More roads cannot replace trade reforms. Shahid Sattar and Nadeem Ul Haque argue that Pakistan must make existing infrastructure work before borrowing for more. ⚡
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Beyond Roads And Power Plants: Pakistan’s Development Paradox
Before borrowing for the next project, policymakers should ask three questions: who benefits, is there a cheaper alternative and where will the repayment
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October 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Pakistan doesn’t just need more roads and power plants. It needs productive investment, efficient infrastructure and a credible plan to repay foreign loans. Development must deliver results—not just concrete.
By Shahid Sattar & Nadeem Ul Haque
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Beyond Roads And Power Plants: Pakistan’s Development Paradox
Before borrowing for the next project, policymakers should ask three questions: who benefits, is there a cheaper alternative and where will the repayment
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October 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Pakistan is seeking cheaper international financing without increasing its external debt stock, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb citing fiscal discipline, stronger exports and continued IMF-backed reforms as key priorities.

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October 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Oil prices climb above $107 a barrel as renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia fuel supply concerns, raising the risk of higher import costs and inflation in Pakistan.

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October 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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IMF forecasts 1.3% contraction for Middle East and Pakistan in 2026

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IMF forecasts 1.3% contraction for Middle East and Pakistan in 2026
The IMF predicts a 1.3% contraction for Middle Eastern and Pakistani economies in 2026 before forecasting a 6.6% recovery growth in 2027.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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💵 Pakistan needs more than foreign investment—it needs investment that earns dollars.

Shahid Anwar argues for export-oriented joint ventures that connect local industries with global technology, buyers and supply chains.
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The Dollar Test: Why Pakistan Needs Joint Ventures
Pakistan has spent decades building its industrial base. The next phase should connect that base with foreign technology, capital and markets. Capital that
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October 15, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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📊 Pakistan’s poverty crisis demands more than headline growth figures. Faryal Shahzad explores the gap between economic stabilisation and people’s everyday struggles, calling attention to inequality and the cost of living.
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Illusion Of Stabilisation: Why Pakistan's Economic Recovery Leaves Millions Behind
While not engaged in an active cross-border war, Pakistan's relentless political infighting, crackdowns, and internet blockades have exacted a similar economic
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October 15, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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The IMF forecasts Pakistan’s economy will grow by 3.5% in FY2026-27, while inflation rises to 9.9% and the current account returns to deficit.
By Asim Ahmed Khan

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IMF Forecasts 3.5% Growth And 9.9% Inflation For Pakistan In FY2026-27
The October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects moderate economic growth and a return to current-account deficit, while warning that rising energy prices pose
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October 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Oil prices rebound as Middle East shipping risks raise supply concerns, with Brent at $105.50 a barrel. Higher prices could increase Pakistan’s import bill and inflation.

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October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Pakistan’s 25th IMF programme should raise a bigger question: why have decades of reforms failed to break the cycle of economic crises? Nadeem Ul Haque examines the gap between official optimism and public hardship.
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Pakistan’s 25th IMF Programme: Why Is The Press Still Celebrating?
Pakistan’s economic press reported the contradictions but failed to connect borrowed stability, rising poverty and political patronage to the country’s
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October 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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📉 Pakistan is cutting customs duties, but other taxes at the border may still burden businesses. Dr. Ikramul Haq argues that genuine trade reform must address the full cost of importing, not just tariff rates.
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The Tariff Illusion: Why Pakistan’s Trade Reforms Fall Short
A reduced or even a zero customs duty is not liberalisation if sales tax and advance income tax still recreate the border burden
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October 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Pakistan's population has crossed 252 million, poverty has risen to 28.9%, and 5.9 million people are unemployed. This article argues the country's resilience is real — but it is now under serious pressure.
By Abid Hussain
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Pakistan’s Resilience Under Pressure: A Snapshot Of Socioeconomic Challenges
Strengthening governance, institutional accountability and policy implementation is essential if Pakistan is to convert its resilience into sustainable,
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October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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📊 Moving government debt from banks to households and firms could change who holds Pakistan’s Rs58.1tr debt — but it won’t reduce the debt itself.

Maryam Sheikh examines the funding, rollover and fiscal risks behind the shift.

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Who Owns Pakistan's Debt?
Moving government securities from bank balance sheets to household and corporate portfolios does not reduce the debt burden—it changes who receives the
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October 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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PTI Policies Come Under Scrutiny as Transport Disruptions Put Karachi Port Under Pressure
#PTI #PTIPolicies #KarachiPort #PakistanEconomy #TransportDisruption #SupplyChain #CargoContainers #Islamabad #Inflation #PakistanNews
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PTI Policies Come Under Scrutiny as Transport Disruptions Put Karachi Port Under Pressure
Pakistan’s economic activity is facing growing disruption as Karachi Port, the country’s key commercial gateway, comes under increasing pressure following
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October 5, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Rs. 61bn was the net increase in power-sector circular debt in FY2025–26. But gross additions were far larger. Shahid Anwar explains why the flow of new liabilities matters as much as the accumulated stock.

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Circular Debt: Are We Measuring The Right Problem?
Pakistan needs a more transparent and disciplined circular-debt flow statement, with gross additions, reductions, adjustments, payments and closing stock
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October 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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IMF Approval Sought for Uniform Gas Tariff From July 2027
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IMF Approval Sought for Uniform Gas Tariff From July 2027
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Petroleum Division has decided to seek approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to introduce a uniform gas tariff across
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September 29, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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Debt can either build productive capacity or finance recurring survival. Dr. Ikramul Haq examines Pakistan’s revenue, exports, investment, human capital and the path from debt dependence to economic sovereignty.
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Debt, Growth And The Test Of Economic Sovereignty
Pakistan’s real challenge is not how much it borrows, but whether borrowing builds the revenue, exports, human capital and institutions needed to make
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September 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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IMF Chief Sees Economic Recovery and Stability Amid Pakistan’s Reform Programme
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IMF Chief Sees Economic Recovery and Stability Amid Pakistan’s Reform Programme
NEW YORK: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said strong implementation of Pakistan’s economic reform programme has
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September 24, 2026 at 6:17 AM