Economy
Pakistan and Germany Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Global Challenges
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Complex Tariff Reform Could Boost Pakistan’s Exports by 14%
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Pakistan’s outdated and protectionist tariff system is draining the economy of billions each year, warns a new Policy Viewpoint by the Pakistan Institute of Development…
Pakistan Aims for 5.7% Growth Under New 3-Year Economic and Export Plan
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The federal government has outlined an aggressive three-year roadmap to accelerate Pakistan’s economic recovery, targeting stronger growth, higher exports, and record remittances. Under the new…
