Pakistan’s GDP growth projected at 4.2pc: Fitch

Fitch Solutions has predicted Pakistan's GDP to grow by 4.2% in fiscal year 2022 in its latest report, up from 3.9 percent in the FY21. The credit rating agency noted the increase in vaccination rates in the country, while forecasting the burden of imports on growth.

Two more Peugeot SUVs coming to Pakistan

Pakistan's Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMC), after the confirmation of the upcoming launch of subcompact crossover Peugeot 2008, has reportedly imported CBUs units of Peugeot 3008 and Peugeot 5008 for test and trial on roads.

Pakistan’s global and regional concerns to center-stage PM Khan’s UNGA address

PM Khan's UNGA address through a video link will highlight Pakistan's global and regional concerns by ensuring lasting peace in Afghanistan and enhancing Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and engagement with its international partners and key institutions

SBP decides to raise the key interest rate

The State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to increase the policy rate of the country for the next two months by 25 points basis to 7.25 per cent. This according to the statement is in line with the positive economic recovery.

India used Afghan soil to destabilize Pakistan: NSA Moeed

NSA Moeed claimed that India used Afghan soil to destabilize Pakistan and urged the world not to abandon Afghanistan this time as Pakistan had already faced great losses and brunt of the power vacuum in Afghanistan.

Last minute New Zealand team pull-out caused by Five Eyes

New Zealand team pull-out at the last minute was due to Five Eyes Intelligence and conspired to discredit Pakistan, reported NZ Herald. This pull-out had frustrated the Pakistan team but the PCB chairman advised the players to channelize their frustration in best performance.

Dialogues with Taliban over inclusive Afghan government started: PM Khan

PM Khan have initiated dialogues with Taliban over inclusive Afghan government for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan conducive for the region. He added that the 40 years war in Afghanistan can only end by engaging with the Taliban.

Putin and Imran Khan: Speaking with one voice on Afghanistan?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's PM Imran Khan spoke with one voice on Afghanistan during the 20th SCO summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan demanding International community to engage with Taliban.

SBP launches its ‘Banking on Equality’ Policy

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday has launched a gender mainstreaming policy titled “Banking on Equality”, which aims to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion and improve women’s access to financial services in the country.

SBP awards EMI license to Finja

Pakistani Fintech Startup Finja has gotten commercial approval for the EMI (Electronic Money Institution) license from the State Bank of Pakistan. The bank was also the first one to receive the approval, in principle, from the SBP in April 2020.

Asad Umar refutes opposition’s claims on unemployment

Asad Umar took to Twitter to correct the false claims by the opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif regarding PTI's economic performance. He posted data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to show an increase in employment in PTI's regime.

First locally assembled KIA Stonic spotted in Pakistan

Earlier, wrapped test units of KIA Stonic confirmed that Lucky Motors is looking to launch these cars in Pakistan, however now the recent images confirm that the launch is going to be very soon. The features of the KIA Stonic are worth looking at.