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Saudi Arabia Commits $3 Billion Additional Support, Extends $5 Billion Deposit for Pakistan: Finance Minister

Saudi Arabia announces $3 billion additional financial support and extends $5 billion deposit for Pakistan, boosting forex reserves and economic stability. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide an...

ADB Upgrades Pakistan’s Growth Forecast to 3.5% for FY2026 Amid Middle East Risks

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 3.5% for FY2026, signaling improving momentum in the country’s economy despite rising global uncertainties. In its latest Asian Development Outlook (April 2026) report, the Manila-based lender projected that...

Balochistan Launches Digital Business Facilitation Centre to Boost Investment and Ease of Doing Business

In a major step toward improving the investment climate, the Government of Balochistan has launched a digital Business Facilitation Centre (BFC) aimed at simplifying business procedures and enhancing investor confidence across the province. The initiative introduces a modern one-window digital...

Chinese Firms Plan $2.6 Billion Investment in Balochistan Manufacturing Sector

Chinese companies are planning to invest $2.6 billion in Balochistan’s manufacturing sector and $14 million in the province’s mineral industry, a move expected to boost industrial activity and create employment opportunities in the region. A Chinese delegation of investors, accompanied...

Iran War Impact: Petrol Price in Pakistan Jumps to Rs321 per Litre

Middle East tensions and the Iran conflict have pushed petrol prices in Pakistan to Rs321 per litre. Government warns of supply risks as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten oil imports. Rising tensions in the Middle East have begun to affect...

Pakistan’s $6–8 Trillion Mineral Wealth: Reko Diq, Thar Coal and the Future of Economic Growth

Pakistan’s mineral wealth valued at up to $8 trillion could transform the economy. Projects like Reko Diq and Thar coal may boost exports, energy security and GDP growth. Pakistan stands at a critical economic crossroads. Beneath its mountains, deserts and...

Pakistan–China Agri-Tech Partnership Gets $4.5bn Boost

Pakistan–China Partnership Drives Agri-Tech and Livestock Transformation Under CPEC 2.0 Pakistan and China’s all-weather strategic partnership is steadily evolving into a technology-driven economic alliance, with agriculture and livestock now emerging as central pillars of cooperation. As agriculture remains the backbone...

Security High Alert in Balochistan, Section 144 Imposed Across Province for One Month

The Government of Balochistan has imposed Section 144 across the entire province for a period of one month, citing serious security concerns following recent terrorist incidents. According to an official notification, the decision was taken to prevent further violence, restrict...

Mari Energies Announces Gas Discovery at Tibri-1 Well in Balochistan’s Kalchas South Block

Mari Energies Limited has announced a significant natural gas discovery at the Tibri-1 exploratory well in the Kalchas South Block located in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday. The Tibri-1 well...

Balochistan Olives Win Silver Award at New York International Olive Oil Competition

Pakistan’s agricultural potential has gained global recognition as olives produced in Loralai district of Balochistan won a Silver Award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious olive oil contests. The award-winning Pure Extra...

US, UAE Firms Show Interest in Balochistan’s Mining Sector Beyond Reko Diq

International interest in Pakistan’s mining sector is expanding beyond the flagship Reko Diq project, with companies from the United States and the United Arab Emirates exploring new investment opportunities in Balochistan’s mineral-rich districts, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan...

RDMC Launches Community Health Clinic and Primary School in Chagai

RDMC community development in Chagai took a step forward on December 23, 2025, as Reko Diq Mining Company inaugurated a community health clinic and a primary school under its community investment programme, aimed at improving access to basic healthcare...
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