European Commission suspends Pakistan’s GSP+ status for ethanol imports
Six EU member states—France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Hungary, and Poland—raised concerns that Pakistan’s ethanol exports…
Punjab launches Rs50 billion shrimp farming initiative to boost economy and exports
Plan includes shrimp farming estates, a model fish market, and integrated value chain facilities to enhance production and exports…
These 18 Pakistani Universities Are the Best in the World for 2026
Over 1,500 of the world’s leading universities from more than 100 countries have been included in the 2026 edition of the QS World…
IT exports decline 1% YoY in May despite 19% growth Over 11 months
First yearly drop in 19 months; cumulative exports hit $3.5bn amid global outreach and regulatory facilitation…
$3 billion project financing for Reko Diq advances with IFC, IDA loan approval
Company remains on track to sign project finance documents and expects the loan to be available for initial drawdown in the second half of 2025…
Attock refinery signs agreement with Italian firm STP for $600 million upgradation project
Cost of the upgradation project estimated up to US$ 600 million…
Pakistan’s exports rise by 5.15% to $29.56 billion in 11 months of FY2024-25
May exports recorded $2.672 billion, imports reached $5.273 billion; total imports rise by 7.5% to $53.55 billion in 11 months…
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise to $17.1 billion
SBP reserves up by $46 million, while the rupee continues its decline due to increasing imports and debt repayments…
Textile exports rise 7.37% to $16.36 billion in 11 months of FY2024-25
Knitwear exports increased by 14.46% to $4.56 billion, while bed wear exports surged 10.56% to $2.84 billion compared to last year…
Remittances surge to $3.68bn in May, pushing FY25 inflows to nearly $35bn
Worker remittances up 29% in 11 months; May sees 16% monthly jump amid strong inflows from Gulf, UK, and US…