The NAC confirmed that Pakistan's GDP hit a 50-year low during the tenure of PDM coalition government.

The objective is to elevate the number of income tax return filers from 4.9 million to 6.5 million within the next eight months.

The KSE-100 Index surged to 59,502.28 points, marking a significant gain of 603 points compared to the previous close at 58,899.84 points.

Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar underscored the necessity for robust financial reforms to fortify Pakistan's economy.

PSX KSE-100 index soared past the 57,000-point benchmark, registering a remarkable increase of 422 points.

The previous fiscal year witnessed a record federal budget deficit of Rs6.7 trillion, attributed to expansionary fiscal policies.

While the PSX reached new heights, PKR faced depreciation, reaching a five-week low at Rs287 against the US dollar in the interbank market.

This collaboration is poised to bring significant change to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, now in its third week, has cast a shadow over the global economic outlook.

This surge in the rupee's value is occurring against the backdrop of stringent measures to control the outflow of foreign currency.

The figure is 50% higher than a decade ago, according to a leading trade body

Akhtar's comments come at a time when many Pakistanis are grappling with the daily challenges of making ends meet.