Dar, Australian FM discuss Islamabad talks, stress dialogue amid global economic concerns
Both sides express concern over broader implications on global economy, especially for developing countries Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday, April 20th, 2026. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Monday praised Pakistan’s “constructive role” in facilitating dialogue between Iran and […]
Curtain rises on five-year plan for economic revival – Pakistan
• Roadmap sets sights on reducing poverty, creating jobs, boosting taxes• PM Shehbaz looks to cool down political, social unrest• Govt to provide farmers with direct fertiliser subsidy, quality seeds• Aims to scale up Danish school-model across country ISLAMABAD: In an attempt to stabilise the nation’s faltering economy, the newly elected government has embarked on […]
PM Shehbaz urges unity among coalition to counter rising economic challenges – Pakistan
• Holds reception to rally support for Zardari as joint presidential candidate• Calls on PTI to collaborate with Centre, assures KP govt of support ISLAMABAD: Five days after assuming office for his second term as the prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the ruling coalition that the country is facing gigantic challenges, which could […]
Washington tells Islamabad to engage IMF, bring economic reforms – Business
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has conveyed a clear message to Pakistan’s new rulers, emphasising the importance of collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and economic reforms for stability. In response to a set of questions from Dawn, a State Department spokesperson underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations, stating, “We value our […]
‘Controversial’ polls, ‘weak’ coalition govt to pose economic challenges: Moody’s – Business
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday kept Pakistan’s ratings unchanged at ‘Caa3’ with a stable outlook but highlighted that significantly high risks of liquidity and external vulnerability challenges following highly controversial elections, severely constrained decision-making capacity of the coalition government-in-waiting. The international rating agency — one of the top three global rating firms — said […]
Unity needed for economic stability: Shehbaz
LAHORE: The joint candidate for the PML-N led coalition, Shehbaz Sharif, has laid emphasis on political stability, which, he states, is vital for achieving economic stability in the country. “To strive for economic stability, all differences must be set aside. The need for mutual unity for political and economic stability in the country was never […]
In talks with premier, MQM-P hails steps for economic stability – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: An MQM-P delegation led by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Thursday called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and discussed with him the country’s political situation. MQM-P leaders Dr Farooq Sattar and Mustafa Kamal also attended the meeting, a PM Office press release said. The MQM-P leaders lauded PM Kakar for the steps […]
Economic realities will derail all lofty slogans – Business
Another round of gas and electricity rate hikes would already be in place before the next PM takes over. WHEN inflation-hit and poverty-stricken voters head to polling stations on February 8, after nearly a month of hearing lofty campaign promises designed by parties vying to come to power, they may be forgiven in hoping for […]
Manifestos ‘lack economic foresight’: PM Kakar – Pakistan
• Kakar says pledges about jobs, housing contingent upon good economy• Govt officials barred from travelling abroad till polls• CCI approves gas licensing policies ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq has claimed that no political party has presented a plan in their manifesto to fix the economy and reassured that there was no reason to […]
National Economic Council set to assess cuts to uplift funding today – Business
• IMF estimates Rs175 billion reduction in consolidated development programme• Caretakers review proposals even as elected govt is set to take helm well ahead of budget ISLAMABAD: With the IMF estimating a Rs175 billion cut in the consolidated development programme of the federal government and provinces, the caretakers in the Centre are seeking over Rs201bn […]