Pakistan Economy
Pakistan’s Economy Gains Momentum as SBP Reports Lowest Fiscal Deficit in 9 Years
Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery and stability, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirming that the fiscal deficit has fallen to…
IMF Predicts Pakistan’s Net Debt to Rise to 65.7% of GDP in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Pakistan’s government net debt will increase slightly from 65.3% of GDP in 2025 to 65.7% in 2026,…
FBR Confirms Income Tax Filing Deadline Extension to October 31, 2025
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 until October 31, 2025. The…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
Pakistan Banking Sector 3QCY25 Earnings Preview: NBP, UBL Lead Growth
Pakistan’s commercial banks are set to post solid earnings growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3QCY25), with the Arif Habib Limited (AHL) banking universe…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Hit Historic Highs Amid Global Market Rally
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan have surged to record-breaking levels, driven by a global rally in precious metals as investors seek safe-haven assets amid…
Pakistan’s Real Economy Could Be Close to $1 Trillion: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s real economy could be close to $1 trillion, nearly double the officially documented figure of $411…
World Bank Projects 2.6% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY2025-26
The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% for FY2025-26, citing ongoing catastrophic floods and renewed inflationary pressures as key challenges weighing on…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Soars 46% in September 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in September 2025, hitting US$3.3 billion, a 46% year-on-year increase, raising fresh concerns for the economy. According to data from…
ADB Projects 3% GDP Growth for Pakistan in FY2026
Pakistan’s improved macroeconomic conditions have boosted growth in fiscal year 2025, supported by investment inflows and policy reforms, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in…
Govt Launches National Youth Employment Policy 2025
The government has launched Pakistan’s first National Youth Employment Policy (NYEP), aimed at creating large-scale job opportunities for young people both at home and abroad.…
SECP Proposes Legal Framework for Waqf Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a landmark amendment to the Companies Act, 2017 by introducing Section 42A, which would establish…
Pakistan Mobile Phone Imports Rise 109% in FY26 Start
Pakistan has recorded a sharp increase in mobile phone imports, reaching $300.509 million in July-August 2025, compared to $143.703 million in the same period last…
