Economy

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan could face disruptions in fuel availability after petrol pump owners announced a nationwide strike, rejecting the government's proposed daily petroleum pricing mechanism following unsuccessful negotiations.…

Ali Nawaz Rahimoo Umarkot: Poverty remains one of Pakistan's greatest obstacles to sustainable development. It is far more than a shortage of income; it is the denial of opportunities and basic human rights.  For millions of…

News Desk London: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has formally announced his resignation, marking a significant development in UK politics. Speaking to the media, Starmer said he had informed the British monarch of his…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Dr Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro has criticized the federal budget for FY2026-27, describing it as “public unfriendly” and inadequate in addressing the challenges of inflation,…

Shagufta Nawaz Islamabad: Every national budget represents far more than a set of fiscal numbers. It reflects a country's economic priorities, policy direction, and vision for the future. The FY2026-27 budget raises a familiar but…

Muhammad Abbas Islamabad: When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, a sweeping air campaign that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the world braced for a wider and catastrophic…

News Desk Islamabad: The federal government has unveiled a Rs 15,264 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, presenting it as a roadmap toward economic recovery, inflation control, and fiscal stability. Presented in the National…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture of the country’s economy, one where growth indicators have improved after years of instability, yet structural weaknesses…

Naeem Nisa Islamabad: Pakistan’s youth bulge is often portrayed as a looming demographic crisis. That narrative, however, belongs to a different era. With more than 64 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Pakistan is not…

News Desk Islamabad: The federal government on Friday announced a reduction of Rs4 per litre in the price of petrol, while maintaining the existing rate of high-speed diesel (HSD). According to a notification issued by the Petroleum…