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Pakistan’s textile industry shifting to yarn, synthetic fiber
LAHORE, Nov 26 (Wealth Pakistan) – Pakistan’s reliance on imported synthetic fiber and yarn is increasing as the textile sector responds to changing global...
Pakistan’s labour force increases to 85.6 million in 2024-25
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (Wealth Pakistan): Pakistan’s labour force has increased to 85.6 million in 2024-25. This rise reflects broader changes in participation rates, employment...
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens sharply in October
ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (Wealth Pakistan): Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in October as imports rose and exports fell, according to the Monthly Trade Report...
Pakistan’s current account slips back into deficit in October
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (Wealth Pakistan): Pakistan’s balance of payments data for October 2025 indicates renewed pressure on the external sector, as the current account...
Government moves to revive Pakistan Steel Mills, rules out privatisation
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (INP–Wealth Pakistan): The government has decided to revive the Pakistan Steel Mills instead of privatizing it. The step is part of...
Wheat sowing gains pace in Punjab as post-flood soil boosts prospects
LAHORE, Nov 10 (Wealth Pakistan) – Wheat sowing in Punjab is gaining strong momentum as farmers rush to complete plantation before the optimal window...
Crude oil output down 25pc in a decade as reserves near depletion
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (INP-Wealth Pakistan): Pakistan’s crude oil production has dropped by one-quarter over the past decade despite minor annual gains, as the country’s...
ADB provides over USD 1.1 billion for Pakistan’s road projects
ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (Wealth Pakistan) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided Pakistan with more than USD 1.1 billion in financial assistance over...
Digital payments cross PKR 612 trillion as 88pc of retail transactions go cashless
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (Wealth Pakistan) – Pakistan’s shift toward a cash-lite economy gained unprecedented speed in fiscal year 2024-25 as digital retail payments expanded...
UAE firm seeks to operate Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (Wealth Pakistan): The Abu Dhabi–based investment company ADQ has formally approached the Government of Pakistan through the UAE Embassy to manage...
