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
Pakistan Requires 5% Yearly Growth to Regain 50 Years of Economic Decline, Says Atif Mian
Pakistan can still unlock major potential if it commits to sustained, disciplined reform, Economist Atif Mian has explained in a blog. He proposes a Five-for-Fifty model, under which Pakistan would grow per capita income by 5 percent annually for 50 years. Countries with
Pakistan to Launch Its First Asan Khidmat Center, Bringing 100+ Services Together
The federal government will inaugurate the Asan Khidmat Center in Islamabad in January 2026, with more than 60% of development work already completed, according to sources. The initiative aims to transform public service delivery in Pakistan, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
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
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
