Pakistan’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio Expected to Decline, Though Economic Risks Persist: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has released a comprehensive debt analysis under the IMF framework, projecting a notable decline in the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio over the next three years. The report, however, warns that economic slowdown, rupee depreciation, and rising interest rates remain significant
Zindigi and PAK-EEF Partner to Digitize Scholarship Disbursements for Student Empowerment
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PAK-EEF) to digitalize the Scholarship Fund Disbursement System marking a significant milestone in advancing financial inclusion through technology and innovation. The initiative aligns with PEEF’s
Inflation Projected to Reach 11-Month High, Says Report
Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2025 is expected to rise by 6.5% to 7%, up from 3.0% in August 2025 and 6.93% in September 2024. On a month-over-month (MoM) basis, inflation is projected to increase by 3.1%. This would be the
FBR Prohibits Online Marketplaces and Couriers from Engaging with Unregistered Sellers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a sweeping new tax regime for Pakistan’s e-commerce sector, barring online marketplaces (OMPs) and courier services from offering their platforms to unregistered sellers starting July 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader effort
Government to Subsidize International IT Certifications for Graduates and Professionals
The federal government will now reimburse IT graduates and professionals if they undertake approved international IT certifications. The Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT), through the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), is providing up to Rs.
