Economy
State-Owned Enterprise Losses Surge to Rs. 832 Billion in FY25 Despite Massive Government Support
Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded staggering combined losses of Rs. 832.8 billion in fiscal year 2024-25, according to a Ministry of Finance report. Although losses…
Pakistan on Track to Become Trillion-Dollar Economy by 2035
Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, said on Monday that Pakistan is on course to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2035. Speaking during…
Pakistan and Germany Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Global Challenges
Pakistan and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties, focusing on trade, investment, and sustainable development. During a meeting at the Finance…
Pakistan’s Forex Reserves to Reach Record $20.2 Billion by December 2026
Pakistan is on track to achieve a historic milestone as foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) are projected to exceed…
IMF Sees Pakistan Growth Below Govt Target in FY26
The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook has highlighted a clear gap between Pakistan’s official growth target and the projections of major global lenders, raising questions…
Govt Reviews Future of Rs. 10 Currency Note
The federal government is considering whether the Rs. 10 banknote should be discontinued, as a cabinet-formed committee begins reviewing its future. The move comes amid…
Pakistan Car Sales Drop 14% in December 2025 Amid Year-End Slowdown
Pakistan’s car market experienced a slight setback in December 2025, with total sales declining 14% month-on-month (MoM) to 13,280 units, according to the Pakistan Automotive…
UN Report Forecasts 3.5% Growth for Pakistan in 2026 Amid Industrial Surge
Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.5% in 2026, signaling a positive recovery despite recent challenges, according to the United Nations’ ‘World Economic Situation…
Pakistan’s State Owned Enterprises Bleed Billions Despite Strong Revenues
Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) posted a sharp deterioration in financial performance in FY2024-25, recording net losses of Rs. 122.9 billion over 300 percent higher than…
Think Tank Flags Methodology Flaws in Pakistan’s 3.7% GDP Growth
An independent think tank has challenged the government’s claim of a 3.7% economic growth in the first quarter, calling it “growth on paper” rather than…
SBP Brings Climate Risks Into Bank Stress Testing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new Guidelines on Climate Stress Testing, formally bringing climate-related risks into the country’s financial stress testing framework.…
IFC Backs Engro Fertilizers With PKR 33.6 Billion Local Currency Financing
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has made its first local currency investment in Pakistan, signaling a shift toward deeper domestic capital markets. The IFC announced…
Pakistan’s Currency in Circulation Hits Record Rs10.9 Trillion due to High Cash Preference
Currency in circulation in Pakistan has surged to Rs10.967 trillion, showing nearly 19% annual growth, as the preference for cash continues despite government efforts to…
