Report Finds Pakistan’s GDP Grows with Every 1% Increase in Mobile Phone Usage
Mobile connectivity has become a major driver of Pakistan’s economic growth with measurable impact on GDP per capita, according to a Frontier Economics report for VEON. The study finds that a 1 percent increase in mobile penetration leads to a 0.115 percentage point
Fuel Prices May Surge Again Under New IMF Budget Conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released updated economic projections including revenue estimates and petroleum levy targets for the upcoming fiscal year. According to the IMF assessment, a further increase in fuel-related revenue collection is likely. While the petroleum levy target for the
J-10C Jet Manufacturer’s Sales Double Following Pakistan-India Conflict
China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Co. posted record profit in 2025 and nearly doubled its first-quarter sales, according to Bloomberg, signaling growing momentum for the fighter jet maker after its aircraft drew attention during last year’s India-Pakistan war. Revenue rose 15.8% to 75.4 billion
Government’s Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy Targets $700 Million in Exports
Pakistan has prepared a draft Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy aimed at achieving 50% local production of mobile phone components within the next five to eight years. The new Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy 2026-30 has been shared with the International Monetary Fund
PM Directs Port Reforms to Cut Cargo Delays and Boost Exports
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed port authorities to sharply reduce cargo dwell time and eliminate unnecessary laboratory testing, saying delays at ports are hurting businesses and slowing economic growth. Chairing a high-level meeting of the private sector working group on
