SBP Governor Projects Two Years of Economic Stability, Signals Caution on Interest Rate Cuts
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability is likely to continue for two years, stressing cautious monetary policy, steady inflation, and disciplined post-IMF economic management.
Pakistan’s Virtual Investor Roadshow Attracts Over 225 Global Institutional Investors Signaling Renewed Confidence
Pakistan’s recent virtual investor roadshow, hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and the Ministry of Finance, engaged 225 global institutional investors, highlighting growing confidence in the country’s macroeconomic stability and reform agenda.
Pakistan’s Youth Bulge and the Jobs Imperative: Why the Next Decade Will Define Economic Stability
As Pakistan faces a surge of young entrants into the labour market, World Bank President Ajay Banga has warned that failure to create millions of jobs annually could push the economy toward prolonged instability. This article examines the scale of the challenge, the structural constraints holding back employment growth, and the policy shifts needed to turn a demographic surge into sustainable economic momentum.
Pakistan CPI Inflation Stands at 5.8% in January 2026 as Education and Housing Costs Lead Rise
Pakistan’s CPI inflation reaches 5.8% YoY in January 2026, with major contributions from education, health, housing and non-perishable food, while SPI declines 0.54% in late February.
US Allocates $1.3 Billion for Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mining Project Under Critical Minerals Initiative
The US Export-Import Bank provides $1.3 billion funding for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan as part of a wider $10 billion critical minerals push, with production targeted for 2028.
National Bank of Pakistan Honored by Prime Minister for Driving Export Growth and Economic Development 2024-25
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) receives prestigious recognition from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for its significant contributions to Pakistan’s export sector and financial landscape in 2024-25.
Pakistan Requests Saudi Oil Facility Extension and UAE Deposit Rollover Amid IMF Program
Pakistan seeks a two-year extension of the $1.2 billion Saudi Oil Facility and a one-year rollover of $2 billion UAE deposits to support its IMF program and stabilize the economy.
FBR Proposes Gradual Recovery of Rs217 Billion Super Tax to Protect Businesses
FBR Chairman assures phased collection of Rs217 billion in super tax arrears to prevent business closures, while senators warn against sudden tax burdens.
PSO Faces Rs30 Billion Receivable Challenge as PIA Islamabad Property Transfer Remains Pending
Pakistan State Oil continues to await transfer of PIA’s Islamabad real estate worth Rs15 billion to settle outstanding dues of Rs30 billion, highlighting unresolved issues post-privatisation.
Pakistan Salaried Class Income Tax Rises 10% to Rs315 Billion in FY26 Amid Skilled Workforce Exodus
Income tax contributions from Pakistan’s salaried class surge 10% to Rs315 billion in seven months of FY26, with non-corporate and corporate employees leading payments, while skilled professionals continue leaving the country.