Pakistan’s Non-Interest Current Expenditure Rises 18.8% in 9MFY26 Despite Lower Overall Spending ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s non-interest current expenditure increased by 18.8 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to a report presented by the Planning Commission to the Annual Plan Coordination Committee. The increase came despite an overall decline in total…
Pakistan Sets Target of 2 Million New Jobs in FY27 to Boost Economic Growth ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs during the fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its broader strategy to accelerate economic growth, reduce unemployment, and improve living standards across the country. According…
International support for workforce development in Pakistan continues to grow as diplomats and United Nations agencies reaffirm their commitment to skills training initiatives. The renewed pledge came during a high-level roundtable conference hosted by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in Islamabad. The conference, titled “TVET: Strengthening International Cooperation for Skills Development in…
Pakistan has officially launched trade operations under the Pakistan-Iran transit corridor, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity and economic development. The first export consignment, consisting of frozen meat, has been successfully dispatched to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, using refrigerated trucks through Iran. According to officials, the shipment traveled via Gwadar and Iranian territory before heading toward…
