Pakistan Economy
Petrol, Diesel Prices May Rise Up to Rs. 6.55 Per Litre from February 16
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to increase in the upcoming fortnight, with the government expected to revise rates from February 16. According to sources,…
Pakistan Sees $176 Million Foreign Bond Inflows in 19 Months
Pakistan has attracted $176 million in foreign inflows into its sovereign bonds in January 2026, marking the largest monthly investment in 19 months, according to…
New Oil and Gas Discoveries Strengthen Pakistan’s Energy Supply
Pakistan has made a major stride in energy exploration, with 40 new oil and gas reserves discovered during the tenure of the current federal coalition…
SBP Governor Expects Pakistan’s Economy to Outperform IMF Forecasts
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed projected that Pakistan’s economy could grow up to 4.75 percent in FY26, exceeding the International Monetary Fund’s…
IMF Team to Visit Pakistan for Third Review This Month
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is expected to visit Pakistan later this month to conduct the third review of the country’s ongoing economic program,…
KSE-100 Hits Record High: Pakistan Stocks Rally for Second Week
Pakistan’s stock market continued its bullish streak for a second consecutive week, with the KSE-100 index hitting an all-time high of 189,167 points, marking a…
Kuwait-Backed Raqami Bank to Launch in Pakistan with $100 Million Investment
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), is set to begin operations in Pakistan next month with an initial investment of…
Karachi’s Weddings Generate Rs 33 Billion in 2025: A New Economic Powerhouse
Karachi’s marriage industry has emerged as a significant driver of the city’s economy, generating nearly Rs 33 billion from weddings held during the 2025 winter…
Economic Coordination Committee Approves Over Rs 7 Billion for Pakistan Armed Forces
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved over Rs 7 billion in funds for the Defence…
Pakistan’s Remittances to Hit Record $41 Billion in 2026
Pakistan’s remittances are projected to exceed $41 billion this year, marking a notable increase from $38 billion last year, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue…
SBP Awaits Cabinet Approval for New Currency Notes
Pakistan is moving closer to introducing newly designed currency notes as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has finalized all preparatory work and is now…
PSX Closes Lower as Profit-Taking Hits KSE-100
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a bearish note as investors engaged in profit-booking ahead of the weekend, dragging the KSE-100 Index…
Funding the Future: How Macro Stability is Reshaping Pakistan’s Market
For the first time in years, Pakistan’s economic narrative is moving from crisis management to growth momentum. As the new year begins, investors and businesses…
