Pakistan Signals Interest Rate Hikes and Currency Devaluation to IMF Amid Global Tensions
Pakistan pledges to increase interest rates and ease currency controls to secure a $1 billion IMF tranche as Middle East conflicts impact oil prices and inflation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Announces Massive Petrol Levy Reduction Amid Global Energy Crisis
PM Shehbaz Sharif slashes petrol levy by Rs80 per litre to provide relief as Pakistan navigates a fuel crunch caused by the Middle East conflict and rising global prices.
Pakistan Signals Interest Rate Hikes and Currency Devaluation to IMF Amid Global Tensions
Pakistan pledges to increase interest rates and ease currency controls to secure a $1 billion IMF tranche as Middle East conflicts impact oil prices and inflation.
SBP Reports Significant Shift in SCRA Balances as Foreign Investors Adjust Portfolios
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals a decline in SCRA balances and net selling of securities during late March 2026 highlighting evolving trends in foreign investment.
Pakistan Industrial and Agricultural Electricity Consumption Surges on Winter Relief Package
Pakistan reports a 2,164 GWh increase in electricity consumption within the industrial and agricultural sectors as businesses pivot to cost-effective grid power.
SIFC Framework Accelerates Foreign Direct Investment and Tech Sector Growth in Pakistan
Pakistan emerges as a prime destination for global investors as the SIFC drives fast-track decisions in IT, energy, and agriculture to foster economic revival.
Pakistan Federal Budget 2026 to Pivot Toward IT Exports and Regulatory Digitalization
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget focuses on tax rationalization and digital reforms to boost IT and pharmaceutical exports while simplifying cross-border transactions.
Punjab and Sindh Launch Major Tech Driven Fuel Subsidies and Transport Relief for Citizens
The governments of Punjab and Sindh roll out massive relief packages including free public transport and digital subsidies for motorcyclists and farmers to counter rising fuel costs.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion Amid Export Slump
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals a 22.65% surge in the trade deficit during the first nine months of FY26 as imports double export values.
Pakistan Decides to Repay $2 Billion UAE Debt Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Islamabad plans to return a $2 billion deposit to the UAE by the end of April after Abu Dhabi requested immediate repayment following regional security shifts.