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Pakistan’s energy intensity the highest in South Asia, warns World Bank

Pakistan’s suffers from inefficient industrial processes, rising costs, and heavy fossil fuel dependence; the World Bank warns that without integrated reforms in energy efficiency and decarbonisation supported by financing and policy clarity, Pakistan’s economic and climate goals are at risk.

Pakistan’s inflation hits 4.1%, lowest since 2018

Pakistan's inflation rate fell to 4.1% in December 2024, the lowest since April 2018, due to improved food supplies and stabilising energy costs. This decline may prompt the State Bank of Pakistan to further reduce interest rates to stimulate economic growth.

پاکستان میں مہنگائی 6 برس کی کم ترین سطح پر آ گئی، معاشی بحالی کے راستے کھلنے لگے، جریدہ بلومبرگ

پاکستان میں مہنگائی کی شرح اپریل 2018 کے بعد 6 سال کی کم ترین سطح پر پہنچ گئی ہے، جس سے معاشی ترقی کی رفتار اور سرمایہ کاروں کے اعتماد میں اضافہ کی راہیں ہموار ہوئی ہیں۔ نئے مالی سال کی پہلی سہ ماہی کے دوران شرح سود میں مزید کمی متوقع ہے۔

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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.