PM Shehbaz Calls for Comprehensive Strategy to Boost SMEs Access to Financing in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairing a meeting on SMEs access to financing Pakistan strategy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed commercial banks and the State Bank of Pakistan to design a comprehensive strategy that improves SMEs access to financing Pakistan wide. The directive came during a high-level review meeting on government measures for the development of small and medium enterprises. Officials briefed the premier on 48 ongoing initiatives across […]

Pakistan Monsoon 2026: July Rains Are Coming Here’s What to Expect

Dark monsoon clouds over Karachi as heavy rainfall begins during Pakistan monsoon season 2026.

After a brutal summer, relief is on the way. The Pakistan Meteorological Department expects the 2026 monsoon to arrive during the first week of July, bringing widespread rainfall across Sindh, Punjab, KP, Balochistan, and the northern regions. For most of the country, it can’t come soon enough  but the same rains that cool things down […]

A Newlywed Killed in Narowal And Pakistan Is Asking the Same Questions Again

Police officers and local residents gathered near the scene after a newlywed was killed in Narowal, Pakistan, as authorities launched an investigation.

A young woman, recently married, was allegedly murdered by her husband in Narowal. According to police, the suspect then attempted to burn her body to destroy evidence. Police responded after receiving information about the incident, secured the crime scene, arrested the suspect, and began a forensic investigation. The motive is still being established. Legal proceedings […]

Turkmenistan Tourism 2026: The World’s Most Mysterious Country Is Slowly Opening Up

Tourists visiting the burning Darvaza crater in Central Asia

There are off-the-beaten-path destinations, and then there’s Turkmenistan While most of the world has been opening up to tourism over the past decade, Turkmenistan has been doing things its own way which is to say, on its own terms, at its own pace, with its own rules. For travelers who’ve exhausted the usual bucket lists […]

Benazir Bhutto: Death, Husband, Children, Father and Political Legacy Explained

Benazir Bhutto addressing a political rally during her campaign in Pakistan.

Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, shortly after addressing an election rally in Rawalpindi. The attack on Pakistan’s former Prime Minister made headlines around the world and reopened hard questions about political violence, democracy, and security that the country is still grappling with today. Nearly two decades on, people still look up Benazir […]

Middle East War Impact on Trade: Pakistan Faces Growing Economic Challenges

Cargo ships and oil tankers affected by Middle East conflict disrupting global trade routes and Pakistan exports

The Middle East war impact on trade is becoming increasingly visible as ongoing regional tensions disrupt shipping routes, raise energy costs, and create uncertainty across international markets. Countries that depend heavily on imports, exports, and overseas remittances are closely monitoring developments in the region. Pakistan is among the nations likely to experience economic consequences if […]

Pakistan Inflation Rate 2026: Outlook, Trends, and What It Means for the Economy

Current inflation rate in Pakistan and Pakistan inflation rate 2026 outlook as policymakers assess economic stability and growth.

For millions of Pakistani households, inflation is not an abstract economic statistic  it is the difference between a grocery basket that fits the family budget and one that does not. The inflation rate in Pakistan 2026 is being watched closely by policymakers, businesses, and ordinary consumers alike, as the country tries to sustain a stabilization […]

Pakistan Fiscal Policy 2026-27 Summary: Budget Priorities, Salary Increase and Economic Outlook

Pakistan finance officials presenting the federal budget and fiscal policy measures for the 2026-27 financial year.

The Pakistan fiscal policy 2026-27 summary has attracted significant attention as the government outlines its economic priorities for the upcoming financial year. Policymakers are focusing on revenue generation, fiscal discipline, development spending, and economic stability while addressing public concerns about inflation and growth. The Budget of Pakistan 2026-27 is being closely watched by businesses, investors, […]

Economic Survey 2025-26 Pakistan Summary: Growth, Challenges and the Road Ahead

Pakistan Finance Ministry officials presenting the Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighting growth, inflation, exports, and development indicators.

Every year, just before the federal budget lands, there is a document that quietly shapes how everyone from policymakers to small business owners reads the year ahead. The Economic Survey 2025-26 Pakistan Summary is that document, and this year’s edition paints a picture of an economy that is steadying itself  not without difficulty, but in […]

Experts Urge Pakistan to Broaden Tax Net Amid Super Tax Debate

Business professionals discussing broaden tax net Pakistan salary reforms and super tax in Pakistan during economic policy meeting

Economic experts and policy analysts want the government to broaden tax net Pakistan salary reforms before the 2025–2026 federal budget. The super tax in Pakistan debate has picked up steam again, with officials looking for ways to raise revenue without squeezing salaried workers even further. Analysts say structural changes are no longer optional  the country […]

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