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Following programme reviews, the IMF approved $1.2bn for Pakistan — $1bn under the EFF and $200m via the RSF — lifting cumulative disbursements to about $3.3bn. The Fund cited stabilisation gains as the premier hailed reform progress.
Pakistan approved new energy measures for Gwadar and GB, led by a 100MW solar project. The plan aims to cut outages, stabilise voltage and support industry. The government says reliable power will spur investment and jobs.
The IMF Board is set to review Pakistan’s next $1.2bn disbursement under the EFF and RSF. The review follows an October staff deal and governance diagnostic. Approval would strengthen reserves and support reform momentum.
Pakistan will send Egypt a 250-company ‘white list’ to speed up trade, with another 250 firms to be added within six months. Both sides plan a new business council and to revive their joint ministerial forum in 2026.
Provisional data show a Rs143bn shortfall against the FBR’s November target, putting annual goals at risk. The IMF-aligned full-year plan may require contingency steps if receipts don’t accelerate.
Pakistan’s finance minister pledged swift action on weaknesses identified by the IMF’s governance diagnostic. The report cites entrenched corruption, institutional fragility and judicial delays as drags on growth. Islamabad says it will pursue a 15-point reform agenda to restore credibility and investment.
Shehbaz Sharif says a Pakistan-GCC FTA is nearly wrapped up and will unlock broader market access. He invited Bahraini investors to partner in AI, IT and agriculture, and lauded the Pakistani diaspora’s role. Follow-up talks set joint teams to map finance and trade cooperation.
A CCP review finds nearly 90% of Pakistan’s gold trade occurs informally, driven by weak oversight and opaque pricing. It proposes a unified regulator, hallmarking mandates and digital traceability to curb illicit flows and protect consumers.
Ogra has lifted average gas tariffs for SSGC and SNGPL, scrapping an earlier signalled cut. The regulator awaits government advice on retail slabs while the petroleum minister orders uninterrupted winter supply.
Ogra proposed lower average tariffs for SNGPL and SSGCL as part of its annual review. Any change in consumer prices now hinges on the federal government’s notification.
Pakistan reversed a months-old suspension on gold trade, restoring the 2013 regime. The revised rules clarify customs procedures and enable digital passbooks. Officials say transparency and trade facilitation are the aims.
DXB counted 3.2 million Pakistan-Dubai passengers in January–September, placing Pakistan fourth among source markets. The airport posted record quarterly traffic and reported fast processing times while expanding capacity.
