Big industry grows by 2.29 % in May 2025
The output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) witnessed an increase of 2.29 per cent during the month of May 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.
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Pakistani Nationals to Benefit from UK’s New eVisa System from July 15
The United Kingdom has officially introduced digital eVisas for Pakistani students and workers, marking a significant move toward a modernized and streamlined immigration process. Starting from 15 July 2025.
Record 336,999 Pakistanis Depart for Overseas Employment in H1 2025
Through the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BUEO) an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development from January 1 to June 30, around 336,999 Pakistanis have proceeded abroad for employment.
Motorbikes, three-wheelers sale increases 32.5% to 1,518,752 units during FY 2025
During the year under review, as many as 1,518,752 motorbikes and three-wheelers were sold against the sale of 1,150,112 units during July-Jun (2023-24), according to the Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association (PAMA).
Karachi Residents to Benefit from PKR 4.03/unit Electricity Relief
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued its decision regarding K-Electric’s (KE) petition of provisional monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) requested for April 2025, indicating a relief of PKR 4.0349 per kWh.
Pakistan–Turkiye Pact Signals Stronger Regional Integration and $5B Trade Goal
Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure, pledging to enhance the bilateral trade volume to $5 billion.
FY-2025: Overseas Remittances Hit $38.3 Billion, Up 26.6% Year-on-Year
The workers’ remittances increased by 26.6 percent during the fiscal year 2025 as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Food Security Measures: Pakistan Clears 500K MT Sugar Import Amid Shortage
The committee approved the import of up to 500,000 metric tons of sugar to ensure a stable supply and maintain affordable prices nationwide.
Financial Inclusion and Stable Economic Policies Key to Growth, Says SBP Governor at We Finance Code Debut
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Jameel Ahmad said that SBP is fully committed to undertake structural reforms and lay the foundation for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. He was speaking at the launch ceremony of Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code in Karachi organized jointly by SBP and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Governor Jameel…
Kolouchová’s Death on Nanga Parbat Shocks Mountaineering World
The mountaineering community in Pakistan and around the globe is mourning the tragic loss of renowned Czech climber Klára Kolouchová, who died during her expedition on Nanga Parbat (8,125 meters) in the early hours of Thursday.