News stories for Khaleeq Kiani

Public debt surges 76pc to Rs86.7tr in four years

Govt plans additional borrowing of Rs6.86tr in FY27.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

IMF-linked plan to boost local currency bond market unveiled

Plan sets out reforms that the government, regulators and market institutions will undertake to build a deeper, more liquid and resilient market for government.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 07:27am

Finance minister kicks off talks with visiting IMF mission

Aurangzeb briefs IMF mission on latest macroeconomic indicators, investment climates amid challenging outlook due to Iran war.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 03:56pm

Govt notifies new procurement rules with IMF team in town

Changes retain certain exemptions for direct contracting with SOEs despite reservations; IMF delegation meets finance, tax officials amid uncertainty on sovereign wealth fund law.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 07:31am

Country braces for 25pc Rabi water shortage

Reservoir carryover falls below 9.5 million acre feet, lowest since 2021; wheat crop faces added pressure after estimated shortfall last season.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:40am

Nepra proposes higher grid-sharing charges

Seeks changes to Consumer Service Manual for high-rise buildings, industrial consumers and temporary connections.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 07:24am

Four refineries sign $5bn upgrade pacts

Upgrades aimed at cleaner Euro-V fuels, higher production

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Govt limits public disclosure of bureaucrats’ assets

Will publish selected information to meet requirements of the International Monetary Fund.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 08:34am

Govt working on 174 IMF-sought tweaks, NA panel told

Proposed changes will improve governance in the financial sector, state-owned enterprises, foreign remittances, climate change and local currency integration.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 07:42am

4 local refineries sign $5bn upgradation deals with govt to improve quality, production

Under new policy, total production of petrol and HSD is to significantly improve, while that of furnace oil will reduce.

Published 24 Sep, 2026 06:03pm

ADB maintains Pakistan’s growth forecast at 3.7pc

• Inflation seen rising to 8.3pc, above central bank’s target range • Middle East conflict threatens energy costs and remittance

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:08am

Nepra notifies KE base tariff at Rs32.37 per unit

The move will reduce government’s subsidy burden by almost Rs200bn.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 07:45am

Govt to audit Discos to identify causes of power theft, technical and commercial losses

The initiative aims to provide solar energy solutions to reduce pressure on the electricity network and help address persistent theft and line-loss issues.

Published 23 Sep, 2026 05:05pm

PAEC Foundation signs contract for hydropower plant at outfall of Chashma-5

Once operational in 2029, plant expected to generate approximately 30.66 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually for national grid.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 02:57pm

Asian Development Bank keeps Pakistan's growth forecast at 3.7pc

Projects inflation at 8.3pc, above the central bank's medium-term target range of 5-7pc; ADB says economic outlook subject to escalation in Middle East conflict.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 09:20am