Pakistan Economy
Pakistan Economy Grows 3.7% in FY26, Fastest Pace in Four Years
Pakistan’s economy expanded by 3.7 percent in FY2025-26, marking its fastest growth rate in four years, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey released by Finance…
Govt Plans Duty Cuts and Tech Upgrades Under Tariff Policy 2025-30
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving export-led economic growth and directed the National Tariff Commission to adopt modern technologies, including…
APCC Recommends Rs. 4.7 Trillion Development Outlay for FY2026-27
The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, has recommended a national development outlay of Rs. 4.715…
Punjab Debt Drops to Rs. 1.691 Trillion as Fiscal Position Improves
Punjab’s outstanding debt to domestic and international lenders declined to Rs. 1.691 trillion by March 2026, according to official financial documents, reflecting continued efforts by…
Finance Ministry Explains Rise in Government Expenditure
The Finance Division Finance Division has clarified recent reports regarding the increase in civil government expenditure, saying the figures were presented without proper context and created a…
Govt Pushes Banks to Expand Loans for Women Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed commercial banks to improve access to financing for women entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), stressing the need to strengthen…
Govt to End Rs. 140 Billion Gas Subsidy Under IMF Agreement
The government has committed to the International Monetary Fund to phase out the existing Rs. 140 billion gas subsidy for protected and certain non-protected consumers as part…
Middle East Conflict Threatens Pakistan with $68 Billion Economic Loss
The ongoing Middle East conflict threatens to inflict severe damage on Pakistan’s economy. Annual losses could reach anywhere between $10 billion and $68 billion. This…
Business Leaders Back Mortgage Scheme, Seek Rs30m Loan Limit and Private Sector Role
Business leaders have welcomed the government’s new mortgage housing finance initiative, calling it a positive step for boosting home ownership and stimulating economic activity, while…
Pakistan Cement Sector Attracts $700M Investment for Seven New Plants
Pakistan’s cement industry is set for a major expansion as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has cleared regulatory and procedural hurdles for the establishment…
Govt Promises Pro-Growth, Export-Focused Budget 2026–27
Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has said the upcoming federal budget for 2026–27 will focus on pro-growth policies and export-led economic expansion, as the government…
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,…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Provide $5B Support to Pakistan Amid Debt Pressure
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of around $5 billion in financial assistance to help ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid upcoming debt repayments. The development…
