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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicPakistan economy

Topic: Pakistan economy

Pakistan conducts first Economic Census. Data on jobs, mosques, schools are shocking

Pakistan’s economy is largely powered by micro and small enterprises. Out of approximately 72 lakh business establishments, 95 per cent employ fewer than 10 people.

Pakistan’s strong biceps, weak budgets routine & apology cards in Elon’s cart

Pakistan's strong biceps, weak budgets routine & apology cards in Elon’s cart

Tough days ahead for Pakistan as Moody’s warns of economic fallout of ‘sustained tensions’ with India

A sectoral note by the US credit rating agency says continued tensions may hinder Pakistan's access to foreign funds, putting pressure on its ability to meet external debt payment needs.

Pakistanis unhappy with govt accepting IMF demand to liberalise economy—‘it’s a death warrant’

Pakistani economists have welcomed the government's decision to fully open the economy to foreign competition by reducing average import tariffs to 7.1% over five years.

Military officers’ growing role in Pakistan’s economy sparks concern. ‘Not their job,’ say critics

36 serving military officers are part of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a federal body for economic reforms. These officers draw their salaries from defense budget.

‘Uraan Pakistan’ is Shehbaz Sharif’s plan to revive economy. Pakistanis say it’s wingless

Ikramul Haq, a visiting senior fellow at a think tank, said that the plan’s limited grounding in Pakistan’s existing economic and political landscape risks rendering it another unfulfilled promise.

Punjab only the first as Pakistan provinces scramble to hike agricultural income tax under IMF terms

Pakistan's Punjab govt has tabled legislation that could see rates as high as 45%. Agricultural income tax hikes among measures prescribed to raise revenue under $7bn IMF bailout deal.

Pakistan’s internet shutdowns causing brain drain, startups paying the price

Pakistan's internet speeds are significantly slower than global average. Broadband speeds in the country are about 10–20 Mbps while the global average is 60–120.

Pakistan finance minister warns of ‘transition pain’ as IMF agrees to give the country ‘last’ loan

The $7 billion loan is Pakistan’s 25th International Monetary Fund programme since 1947—the highest number of any country.

Pakistani man killing CEO over dues telling of the economic stress—’Salaried are squeezed’

CEO Naveed Khan was stabbed to death by an employee at the Euro Tech Software House office in Karachi. No salaries had been paid from the head office for the past three months.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.