MG Motors and MCB Bank Launch Exclusive SUV Financing Offer in Pakistan
MG Motors Pakistan partners with MCB Bank to launch a limited-time SUV financing package on MG HS PHEV and MG HS Trophy, offering free registration, priority delivery, and reduced financing rates to enhance customer accessibility.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens 30% YoY to $2.9 Billion in August 2025 Amid Export Decline
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $2.9 billion in August 2025, driven by shrinking exports and rising imports. Official data highlights growing external pressures, with the trade gap up nearly 30% year-on-year despite a month-on-month improvement.
Anticipating FOR25: Pakistan’s Retail Sector Gears Up for Innovation at Upcoming Karachi Summit
The 5th Future of Retail Business Summit & Expo (FOR25), hosted by the Chainstore Association of Pakistan in Karachi on October 29, 2025, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the next era of retail through technology, collaboration, and forward-looking strategies.
Understanding Pakistan’s Federal Budget: The Role of IMF Borrowing in Economic Strategy
Pakistan’s federal budget reflects a deep reliance on IMF programs, shaping fiscal priorities, debt management, and future growth strategies. Understanding the role of IMF borrowing is crucial to assessing the country’s economic path.
Raast at the Crossroads: Paving Pakistan’s Path to a Cashless Future
Raast, Pakistan’s real-time digital payment system launched by the State Bank, stands at a defining moment as it pushes the nation toward a cashless economy. With new leadership, growing adoption, and integration across fintechs, the platform is set to reshape financial inclusion, remittances, and economic transparency.
SBP Sets Rs4.8 Trillion Borrowing Target Through T-Bills and Bonds from September to November
The State Bank of Pakistan plans to raise Rs4.825 trillion through T-bills and bonds from September to November 2025, with seven MTB auctions and multiple PIB issuances to manage fiscal funding needs.
Pakistan’s Manufacturing Index Holds at 50.1, Signals Strain on Industrial Growth
Pakistan’s HBL Manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.1 in August, signaling fragile industrial growth as inflation, load shedding, global tariffs, and flooding weigh on demand and exports.
SBP Projects Pakistan’s GDP Growth at 3.25–4.25% for FY2026 as Stability Returns
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad projects GDP growth of 3.25–4.25% in FY2026, citing stable reserves, falling inflation, and stronger remittances, while textile exporters demand urgent policy support.
Bank of Khyber Delivers Record Half-Yearly Results in 2025 with Doubling of Profits
Bank of Khyber posts record half-yearly results for 2025, doubling profits and announcing a 15% interim dividend, driven by strong governance, customer trust, and strategic focus.
Pakistan Banking Perspective 2025: Resilience, Transformation, and the Road Ahead
KPMG’s Pakistan Banking Perspective 2025 report highlights sector resilience, digital banking expansion, and the transition toward a fully Islamic banking system by 2028 amid global and domestic challenges.