Fitch has upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating to stable, citing progress in fiscal reforms, improvements in foreign exchange reserves, and continued performance under the IMF programme. The ratings boost signals renewed confidence from international financial institutions in Pakistan’s economic direction.
Pakistan considers importing US crude oil to offset trade imbalance and reduce Trump-era tariffs. A historic first in energy sourcing and trade recalibration.
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis surged to a record $4.05 billion in March, up 37% from last year—prompting the State Bank to raise its annual target to $38 billion.
US lawmakers met General Asim Munir in Islamabad to discuss security, defence, and bilateral strategy. IT training MoUs were also signed, signalling expanded cooperation.
President Trump escalates trade tensions by imposing a 125% tariff on Chinese imports, while granting a 90-day tariff pause for other nations, leading to volatile market reactions and international retaliatory measures.
Ireland’s passport secures top global ranking due to exceptional visa-free access and favourable policies, while the US passport suffers a notable decline, highlighting changing global travel preferences.
Pakistan's stock market surges past historic 120,000-point milestone, defying global downturn as investor confidence climbs on positive economic reforms.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces substantial cuts in electricity tariffs, reducing Rs 7.41 per unit for households and Rs 7.59 per unit for industries, easing economic pressures significantly.
Pakistan's stock market surged positively after Eid, driven by robust investor confidence. Futures trading activity intensified, signalling optimism about upcoming economic stability.
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