Pakistan Economy
Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High Amid Strong Investor Activity
The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish momentum as the KSE-100 Index gained 1.52%, closing at 179,039 points. This rally was driven primarily by local…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Balloons in December 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in December 2025 as imports surged while exports continued to weaken, official trade data shows. The growing gap highlights mounting…
World Bank Approves $700 Million to Strengthen Pakistan’s economy
The World Bank has approved $700 million in fresh financing for Pakistan under a multi-year reform initiative aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving public…
Government Highlights IMF Support, Reforms as Economy Stabilises
Pakistan has begun moving out of severe economic stress as key indicators stabilise, an IMF tranche is secured and business friendly regulatory reforms are launched,…
Pakistan Eyes New Taxes After Revenue Gap Flags in IMF Review
Pakistan has submitted a contingency fiscal plan to the IMF to avoid a mid-year mini budget, as fresh documents reviewed by the Fund indicate emerging…
Fuel Prices Set to Rise by Up to Rs9.5 per Litre, Petrol Exempted
Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by up to Rs9.50 per litre for high-speed diesel (HSD), kerosene, and light diesel oil (LDO) from…
Aramco & GO Pakistan Celebrate 50th Retail Fuel Station Milestone
Gas & Oil Pakistan Limited, in partnership with Aramco, has inaugurated its 50th retail station on Srinagar Highway, Islamabad. The event brought together senior management…
PSX Crosses 161,000 Points Amid Renewed Investor Confidence
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared past the 161,000-point mark on Monday, extending its bullish run as renewed optimism and strong investor sentiment fueled aggressive…
IMF Urges Pakistan to Include SPS Officials in Asset Declarations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan to broaden its asset declaration requirements by including officials appointed on the Special Pay Scale, in addition…
Qatar’s Al-Thani Group Signals Exit From Port Qasim Power Project
Qatar’s Al-Thani Group has indicated plans to withdraw its 49 percent share from the Port Qasim coal power project, becoming the latest foreign investor to…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands 56% Year-on-Year to $3.2 Billion in October
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply by 56% year-on-year (YoY) in October 2025, reaching $3.2 billion, according to provisional data released by the Pakistan Bureau of…
Pakistan’s Wealthiest 10pc Hold 42pc of National Income
A new Oxfam assessment has revealed that in Pakistan, the richest 10 per cent hold 42pc of the national income, a share lower than many…
World Bank Sees Pakistan Economy Growth at 3pc in FY26
The World Bank report on Pakistan’s economy revealed that the country’s GDP expanded by 3% during the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), up from 2.6% the…
