Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Finance talks highlight fiscal discipline and ongoing structural reforms ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Pakistan’s progress in maintaining macroeconomic stability despite global and regional economic pressures. According to Beyond Time News, the recognition came during a meeting between an IMF delegation and Pakistan’s Finance Ministry team in Islamabad. IMF Praises Reform Efforts…
Rapid growth expected to strain jobs, resources, and infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s population could surge to nearly 390 million by 2050, according to a new government-backed projection report. According to Beyond Time News, the report highlights a sharp rise in population pressure, with more than 250 million people expected to enter the job market in the…
Government aims to protect foreign reserves amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions NEW DELHI: The Indian government has sharply increased import duties on gold and silver in an effort to support the weakening rupee and protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves. According to Beyond Time News, India more than doubled import taxes on…
IMF sees stronger fiscal performance as provinces post record cash surpluses ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum levy collection increased sharply during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, helping the government strengthen its financial position ahead of crucial budget talks with the International Monetary Fund. According to Beyond Time News, the federal government collected Rs1.205…
Fresh IMF funding expected to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistan has received around $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes. According to Beyond Time News, the central bank shared the update through…
Karachi – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its latest Mark-to-Market (M2M) exchange rates, showing updated foreign currency values against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) for May 12, 2026. According to Beyond Time News, the rates provide reference values for banks, traders, importers, exporters, and remittance transactions across the country. US Dollar Holds at…
Islamabad – Pakistan’s annual payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have risen to Rs3.4 trillion, officials informed the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, highlighting growing strain on the energy sector. According to Beyond Time News, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) told lawmakers that electricity tariffs average Rs36 per unit, with nearly Rs18…
Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Tuesday as the local bullion market followed rising international trends amid ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Gold Rates See Major Increase According to Beyond Time News, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs 4,100, reaching Rs 492,462 compared to Rs 488,362…
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Russia have officially launched a mutual visa-free travel agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas from May 11. Easier Travel Between Both Countries According to Beyond Time News, the agreement is expected to strengthen tourism, business cooperation, and cultural exchange between Riyadh and Moscow. Officials said the move…
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a highly volatile trading session on Tuesday, where early buying momentum pushed the benchmark index sharply higher before profit-taking erased gains and dragged the market into the red. Early Gains Reverse Into Losses According to Beyond Time News, the KSE-100 Index initially surged by over 900 points in…
