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IMF Warns of Slow GDP Growth and Rising Inflation in Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned that Pakistan’s economic outlook may face renewed challenges as growth slows and inflation rises amid global uncertainty linked to escalating tensions…
Finance Minister Pushes Cashless Payments Agenda in Meeting With Mastercard
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s push toward a cashless economy during a meeting with Mastercard officials on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank…
PSX Gains 5,000 Points as Pakistan Facilitates US-Iran Peace Talks
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by over 5,000 points, driven by improved investor sentiment following reports that…
Alibaba Enters Pakistan: SECP Approves CocoTech for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services
On April 14, 2026, global e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba officially marked its entry into Pakistan. The company will make direct investments in the country.…
Pakistan Turns to Eurobonds as UAE Loan Repayment Looms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed the country is actively exploring multiple new debt instruments to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility due for repayment…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 14th April, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
SECP Registers Nearly 3,000 New Companies in March 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies in March 2026, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase, according to official data. The rise indicates…
Fitch Affirms Pakistan at B- with Stable Outlook, Projects 3.1% Growth in FY2026
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook, citing continued macroeconomic stabilisation efforts, progress under the IMF programme,…
Pakistan Starts Transit Trade via Iran, First Shipment Reaches Central Asia Corridor
Pakistan has launched a new overland trade route that connects it with Central Asia through Iran. The first export shipment moved from Karachi to Tashkent…
Former Shell Executive Jawwad Ahmed Cheema Appointed as New CEO of PSO
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) has appointed Mr. Jawwad Ahmed Cheema as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company formally notified the Pakistan…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 13th April, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
SBP Opens Forward Sales Window for Exchange Companies
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new policy that allows exchange companies to conduct short-term forward sale transactions tied to home remittance…
