Ikramul Haq

3 weeks ago | brecorder.com | Ikramul Haq |Huzaima Bukhari |Abdul Rauf Shakoori

Legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan has evolved into a complex legal and financial dilemma. The Government of Pakistan established Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) in February 2025 under chairmanship of the Federal Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Appointment of Bilal Saqib as CEO of the PCC and subsequently as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency has marked a symbolic elevation of digital assets in the national discourse.

3 weeks ago | thenews.com.pk | Abdul Rauf Shakoori |Ikramul Haq

akistan’s economy may enter a new, possibly decisive, phase when Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents the annual budget for the financial year 2025-26 on June 10. The macroeconomic indicators are showing early signs of stabilisation, though structural vulnerabilities still require pragmatic policy interventions.

4 weeks ago | brecorder.com | Huzaima Bukhari |Ikramul Haq |Abdul Rauf Shakoori

Pakistan has shown signs of overall stabilisation, supported by improved fiscal performance, strengthened external account, and receding inflation. Revenue Mobilization and restrained current spending have contributed to a narrower fiscal deficit and a surplus primary balance. The current account registered a higher surplus, driven by remittances and export growth, while reserves have improved, and the exchange rate remains stable, aligned with the market.

1 month ago | brecorder.com | Ikramul Haq |Huzaima Bukhari |Abdul Rauf Shakoori

The economic journey of Pakistan has recently showed a positive transformation, with macroeconomic indicators reflecting a promising outlook. The fiscal performance for the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024-25 demonstrates significant progress, as the consolidated primary surplus has grown to Rs 3468 billion (2.8 percent of GDP) compared to Rs 1615 billion (1.5 percent of GDP) in the same period last year.

1 month ago | thenews.com.pk | Abdul Rauf Shakoori |Ikramul Haq

he humanity heaved a collective sigh of relief on May 10, following a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in South Asia, India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States. As highlighted by President Donald J Trump, the breakthrough was the result of intense diplomatic efforts initiated after his team purportedly received alarming intelligence.