Khaleeq Kiani

Articles by Khaleeq Kiani

Govt invites expressions of interest for sale of three major Discos

Business May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Tuesday invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from local and international investors for the much-delayed sale of three of the country’s most viable elect...

AIIB to provide $320m loan for N-5 highway reconstruction project

News May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Tuesday signed a $320 million loan agreement for the reconstruction and improvement of critical sections of the N-5 highway �...

Govt eyes tokenisation of bonds via blockchain

Business May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to link its Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) and sovereign bonds to a regulated blockchain via Digitally Native Notes (DNNs) to enable swift settlement for retail invest...

Provinces asked to raise Rs400bn more to meet IMF goals

Health May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The federal government asked the provinces on Monday to increase their revenue contribution by at least Rs400 billion, nearly 40 per cent of their existing share, in the coming fiscal year ...

IMF wants govt to boost transparency of anti-graft body

Business May 18, 2026

• Says changes to NAB law for transparency in chief’s appointment should be tabled by 2027• Govt commits to enhancing capacities of provincial anti-corruption bodies ISLAMABAD: Under the Intern�...

IMF sets Rs17.1tr federal revenue target for 2026-27

Business May 16, 2026

• Proposes Rs430bn new budgetary measures• Suggests 18pc hike in petroleum levy target• Asks provinces to mobilise extra Rs430bn• Links power tariff relief to BISP• Sees economic growth at 3...

Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs5

News May 15, 2026

The federal government on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs5, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. According to the notification, the revised prices will take effe...

Civil servants’ asset declarations to be made public in redacted form, says govt

News May 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday said that IMF-mandated asset declarations of civil servants would be made publicly accessible in a redacted form to ensure both transparency and personal privacy....

Pakistan raises $250m equivalent in inaugural Panda bond issuance

Business May 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan raised $250 million equivalent through its inaugural Panda bond issuance in the Chinese capital market at an interest rate of 2.5 per cent, with a three-year maturity, according to...

Fuel levy yields lowest fiscal deficit in nearly three decades

Health May 13, 2026

• Gap shrinks to Rs856bn, or 0.7pc of GDP, during July-March• Provincial surpluses, higher PDL collections, lower debt servicing drive improvement• Revenue-to-GDP ratio falls; defence, pension, ...