State Bank of Pakistan Prepared to Hike Interest Rates if Inflation Surges IMF
The IMF has signaled that the State Bank of Pakistan remains ready to increase interest rates to counter inflation risks driven by global energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Expands Roshan Digital Account to Foreign Investors and Global Companies
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the expansion of the Roshan Digital Account program to include foreign nationals and institutional investors to boost global investment.
Sindh Government Announces One Million Metric Ton Wheat Procurement Drive at Fixed Support Price
The Sindh government will begin procuring 1 million metric tons of wheat on April 1 at Rs3,500 per 40kg, utilizing the Hari Card system for transparent payments to farmers.
Inflation Alert March 2026 Headline CPI Projected to Surge to 7.6 Percent
Analysts at Arif Habib Limited project Pakistan headline inflation to reach 7.6 percent in March 2026 driven by a low base effect and rising energy and transport costs.
Pakistan and IMF Reach Staff Level Agreement for 1.2 Billion Dollar Disbursement
Pakistan is set to receive 1.21 billion dollars following a successful IMF review of the EFF and RSF programs, signaling improved economic stability despite global risks.
KSE-100 Index Sheds 1033 Points Amid Global Tensions and Rising Bond Yields
The Pakistan Stock Exchange faced a volatile week as the KSE-100 fell to 151,708 points despite IMF progress and new oil discoveries in the E&P sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Approves Real Estate Relief Package to Attract Overseas Investment
The federal government is finalizing a property sector tax relief package aimed at attracting overseas Pakistani investors amidst the Middle East conflict and boosting the construction industry.
Federal Government and Provinces Negotiate 154 Billion Rupee Fuel Subsidy for Motorbikes
The Pakistan government is developing a targeted fuel subsidy for two and three-wheelers using QR codes and mobile apps to provide relief amidst rising global oil prices.
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Triggers 40% Oil Price Surge and Global Supply Chain Crisis
The World Bank Group is preparing a coordinated financial support package for emerging markets as the Middle East conflict drives up energy, fertilizer, and logistics costs globally.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects 15 Trillion Rupees into Banking System via Open Market Operations
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted massive liquidity injections totaling 15.01 trillion rupees through conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant operations to stabilize the market.