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How Much Debt Every Pakistani Is Born With
Pakistan public debt has reached Rs97,307 billion, rising sharply from Rs89,774 billion the previous year, marking an increase of Rs7,533 billion in the last 12…
Pakistan Expected to Record Lowest Fiscal Deficit in 21 Years During FY2025-26
Pakistan is projected to post its lowest fiscal deficit in more than two decades during fiscal year 2025-26, with the budget gap estimated at 3.6…
Govt Sets Rs17.1 Trillion Budget as IMF Targets Limit Relief for Public
The federal government will present its upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 5, proposing a total outlay of Rs17,100 billion with a GDP…
Pakistan Economy Grows 3.89% in Q2 FY26 Led by Industrial Sector
Pakistan’s economy recorded a 3.89% growth in the second quarter of FY2025-26, supported largely by improved performance in the industrial and services sectors, according to the…
Pakistan’s GDP Growth Projected at Up to 4.75% in FY26: SBP
Pakistan’s economic outlook has strengthened, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) projecting real GDP growth between 3.75% and 4.75% for FY26, according to its…
Pakistan Records Surprise Fiscal Surplus of Rs 542 Billion in First Half of FY26
Pakistan posted an unexpected fiscal surplus of Rs 542 billion, equal to 0.4% of GDP, in the first half of fiscal year 2026, marking a…
Finance Division Officially Issues Budget Call Circular for FY2026-27
The Finance Division has officially issued the Budget Call Circular (BCC) for the fiscal year 2026-27. This new circular sets a positive economic tone, projecting…
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…
National Accounts Committee (NAC) Approved Q1 Growth for FY2025-26 and Updated Annual Estimates for FY 2024-25
The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has approved Pakistan’s Q1 GDP growth at 3.71% for FY2025-26, driven by strong performance in the Industry sector, while Agriculture…
ADB Upgrades Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast for 2025-26
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, citing stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter performance, easing inflation, and a milder impact…
FBR Sets Roadmap to Raise Tax-to-GDP Ratio to 18% by FY28
Pakistan’s government has outlined a major revenue reform plan as the FBR aims to raise the tax-wto-GDP ratio from 10.33% to 18% by FY28, with…
Pakistan’s LSM Shows 4.08% Growth in Early Recovery Phase
Industrial activity in Pakistan is showing early signs of recovery, as large-scale manufacturing (LSM) posted 4.08% growth in the first quarter of FY26, driven primarily…
KSE-100 Index Projected to Reach 203,000 by December 2026
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index is expected to hit 203,000 by December 2026, offering an estimated 26% total return including dividends, as macroeconomic reforms, improved liquidity,…
