World Bank projects Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.7% in FY2025 amid easing inflation and improved financial conditions.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Drops 19%, FDI Increases Despite Challenges
Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.
![UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit. [Image via The Express Tribune]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mohaimin-shah-2025-04-17t173956-8171744893677-0-320x179.webp)
UK Vows Support for $2 Trillion Pakistani Economy: Jane Marriott
UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit.
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PAJCCI Applauds PM’s Major Power Tariff Cut, Calls It Game-Changer for Industry
PAJCCI hails PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Rs. 7.41/unit power tariff cut, calling it a boost for industry, economy, and public relief.
![IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout. [Image via Business Recorder]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/26032602c12df2b-320x179.webp)
Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Agreement on 1st Review Of Loan Programme, New $1.3 Billion Climate Fund
IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout.
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Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?
Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
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Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Predicts G20 Membership by 2030
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan’s economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP’s role in fair competition.
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Imran Khan’s Call For Overseas Pakistanis To Halt Remittances Backfires
Overseas Pakistanis defy Imran Khan’s call to halt remittances, sending record $3bn in January to support families.
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Optimism For Pakistan’s Economy As Fitch Predicts FY25 Recovery
Fitch predicts Pakistan’s positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability.
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Pakistan’s Economic Surge: Record Remittances, Panda Bond, and Key Investments
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
