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SBP Allows Exchange Firms to Lock Dollar Rates

Focus Pakistan2026-04-13

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has launched a new forward rate facility under the amended remittance policy, which enables exchange firms to Lock Dollar Rates for short periods to avoid risks associated with fluctuations in currency value and enhance forex availability. Under the new system, exchange companies will be able to make forward sales ... Read more

PAF Jets Deployed to Saudi Arabia Airbase Under Defence Pact

Focus Pakistan2026-04-12

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan and Saudi Arabia defence pact initiative is in its latest phase since the arrival of PAF jets in Saudi Arabia, sources told the media on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said Pakistan Air Force (PAF) equipment arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Province under improved security coordination plans. Officials ... Read more

PIA Looks to Expand Fleet to 60 Aircraft

Focus Pakistan2026-04-12

ISLAMABAD: According to sources in the aviation industry, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is Expanding Fleet to grow and rebuild its fleet under a new approach focused on business revival and growth. At the moment, the company’s 30-plane fleet is serving with approximately 18 aircraft, but the management intends to concentrate on resurrecting the grounded aircraft ... Read more

Islamabad Talks End Without Deal in Pakistan After 21 Hours

Focus Pakistan2026-04-12

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran concluded without arriving at any consensus after 21 grueling sessions of discussions in Islamabad, according to the government officials on high positions. The VP of the US, JD Vance, indicated that there is no deal since Iran refused to accept the terms offered by the US ... Read more

Pakistan’s Role in Ceasefire Lifts Global Wealth by $3 Trillion: Atif Mian

Focus Pakistan2026-04-11

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts towards acting as a facilitator between the USA and Iran have gained global significance in light of the current tensions between the two countries. According to economist Atif Mian, Pakistan relied on secret diplomacy when there was significant uncertainty in the region. This caused lower tension. It helped improve the risk-taking ... Read more

Pakistan’s Economy to Grow 3.5% This Year, Projected to Increase 4.5% Next Year

Focus Pakistan2026-04-11

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Economic Growth is gradually improving, thanks to reforms and stability in macroeconomic conditions, according to the recent assessment by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to the report, however, economic performance has started showing signs of recovery owing to better fiscal discipline, inflation control and improved position on external front. Economic growth is ... Read more

APTMA Offers $2 Billion Fund Support After UAE Loan Repayment

Focus Pakistan2026-04-11

ISLAMABAD: In a move that could provide financial muscle for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to replenish its foreign exchange reserves, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has reportedly offered to raise up to $2 billion for placement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as the country prepares to repay an equal sum to the ... Read more

Etisalat PTCL privatization dues controversy highlighting unpaid telecom liabilities and $6 billion dispute in Pakistan

Transparency International Slams PTCL, Etisalat and UAE Over $6 Billion Liability Scandal

Focus Pakistan2026-04-10

ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has demanded that the federal government finally stop groveling and recover nearly $6 billion in outstanding liabilities from the UAE-based telecom giant, Etisalat. The anti-corruption watchdog fired off a high-stakes letter to Muhammad Ali, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatization, exposing a twenty-one-year history of bad faith and ... Read more

US Iran peace talks Islamabad with global delegations arriving in Pakistan for high level diplomatic negotiations

Pakistan Hosts Historic US Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad Amid Global Spotlight

Focus Pakistan2026-04-10

ISLAMABAD: US Iran peace talks have placed Pakistan at the center of global diplomacy as high-level negotiations begin in the capital and will reach their final phase in Islamabad on Saturday.. The talks were being termed as an important step towards the possibility of a potential “Islamabad Accord” that might resolve any tension between the ... Read more

Uraan Pakistan development projects approval meeting highlighting Pakistan’s investment in health education and infrastructure

Govt Approves Rs24.3 Billion Uraan Projects to Boost Health, Education and Security

Focus Pakistan2026-04-10

ISLAMABAD: Uraan Pakistan development projects worth Rs24.385 billion have been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) to boost key sectors and economic growth. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired the session. He said these investments will drive sustainable economic growth. The approved plan involves five essential areas including education, health, governance, environment and physical ... Read more

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SBP Allows Exchange Firms to Lock Dollar Rates

PAF Jets Deployed to Saudi Arabia Airbase Under Defence Pact

PIA Looks to Expand Fleet to 60 Aircraft

Islamabad Talks End Without Deal in Pakistan After 21 Hours

Pakistan’s Role in Ceasefire Lifts Global Wealth by $3 Trillion: Atif Mian

Pakistan’s Economy to Grow 3.5% This Year, Projected to Increase 4.5% Next Year

APTMA Offers $2 Billion Fund Support After UAE Loan Repayment

Transparency International Slams PTCL, Etisalat and UAE Over $6 Billion Liability Scandal

Pakistan Hosts Historic US Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad Amid Global Spotlight

Govt Approves Rs24.3 Billion Uraan Projects to Boost Health, Education and Security

Pakistan’s Freelancers Generate Historic $1.76 Billion in FY26

Pakistan Approves Daily Petroleum Pricing Mechanism

Sitara Group Owner Mian Muhammad Idrees Arrested at Lahore Airport in Rs12 Billion Power Fraud Case

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