Shariah-Compliant Equities Reach 65% of PSX Market Capitalization
Shariah-compliant equities represent 65% of PSX market capitalization at Rs13.2 trillion, while Islamic mutual fund assets reach Rs2.2 trillion, SECP says.
Rehmat Ali Hasnie Concludes Tenure as NBP President and CEO
Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s tenure as National Bank of Pakistan President and CEO concludes after a two-week government extension, completing the leadership transition.
Pakistan Debt-to-GDP Ratio Estimated at 68.5% by June 2026
Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio was estimated at 68.5% by June 2026, with central government debt reaching Rs77.9 trillion during the first 11 months of FY2025-26.
Saudi Arabia Places Additional $3 Billion With SBP in April 2026
Saudi Arabia placed an additional $3 billion with the State Bank of Pakistan in April, taking its deposits to $8 billion, Finance Minister Aurangzeb told the National Assembly.
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Amid Rising Spending and Interest Costs
The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, raising concerns over borrowing costs, federal spending, interest payments and long term fiscal sustainability.
Pakistan Registers 39,159 Overseas Workers As Interest Free Lending And Social Protection Expand
Pakistan registered 39,159 workers for overseas employment in July 2026, while interest free lending and social protection programmes continued to support employment, financial inclusion and vulnerable households.
Pakistan’s CPI Inflation Eases To 9.2% In July 2026 As Annual Price Pressures Moderate
Pakistan’s headline consumer inflation eased to 9.2% year on year in July 2026 from 11.1% in June, although monthly inflation rose 1.2% as prices increased across several major consumer categories.
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Grows 4.98% In FY2026 As Automobile And Cement Sectors Strengthen
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing sector grew 4.98% in FY2026 after contracting the previous year, while automobile production and cement dispatches recorded strong gains at the start of FY2027.
Pakistan Enters FY27 With Stronger Economy As Manufacturing, Exports And Technology Sector Gain Momentum
Pakistan entered FY2027 with stronger fiscal conditions, easing inflation, rising exports and remittances, expanding technology exports and increased agricultural input activity, although climate and global economic risks remain.