Economic Survey FY25: Experts warn against policy shocks amid ‘fragile recovery’

A foreign currency dealer counts US dollars at a shop in Karachi, Pakistan, May 19, 2022. — AFP/File After the federal government unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, economic and industry experts emphasised the need for long-term structural reforms and warned against inconsistent policymaking. Their reactions came in response to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25,…

Net metering policy changes not finalised yet: Power Division

This image shows workers installing a solar panel. — Reuters/file LAHORE: The Power Division clarified on Thursday that no final decision has been reached regarding proposed changes to Pakistan’s net metering policy, as consultations are still underway and multiple proposals remain under review. A spokesperson for the division said it was premature to draw conclusions…

Crypto Council to convene June 2 to chalk out digital currency policy

Representations of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Dash, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin are seen in this illustration picture taken June 2, 2021. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) will hold a high-level meeting on June 2 to deliberate on the future regulatory and legal framework for digital currencies and the broader crypto landscape in the…