Deutsche Bank Warns Iran Conflict Could Erode Petrodollar Dominance
Strategist Mallika Sachdeva highlights how Iranian demands for yuan-based oil payments in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a structural shift toward the petroyuan.
SECP Approves Seven Pension Funds for Balochistan Defined Contribution System
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approves seven pension funds for Balochistan, marking a shift to a sustainable Defined Contribution model.
Prime Minister Directs Expedited Food Exports to Gulf Amid Regional Supply Shifts
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders authorities to accelerate surplus food exports to Gulf nations while prioritizing domestic food security and logistics.
Pakistan Proposes New Optional Industrial Electricity Tariff to Boost Efficiency
Federal Minister Sardar Awais Leghari introduces a flexible multi-slab electricity tariff for industries to reduce costs and optimize peak demand management.
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Allocates 4 Billion Rupees to Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund
PNSC approves a 4 billion rupee CSR payment to the Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund 2026 following a Federal Cabinet decision to support national recovery.
State Bank of Pakistan Announces 1.08 Trillion Rupee Buyback Auction for Government Securities
The State Bank of Pakistan initiates a major 1.08 trillion rupee buyback of Treasury Bills and Investment Bonds to manage liquidity and domestic debt portfolios.
Pakistan Records 119 Billion Dollar Trade Value Gap Over Last Decade
A new Global Financial Integrity report reveals Pakistan lost 119.4 billion dollars due to trade misinvoicing and illicit financial flows between 2013 and 2022.
Pakistan Secures 692 Million Dollars in External Financing for February 2026
Pakistan reports a 10.7 percent monthly increase in external financing for February 2026, reaching 692 million dollars driven by multilateral and bilateral partners.
India Resumes Iranian LPG Imports Amid Rising Regional Energy Crisis
India receives its first Iranian LPG cargo in years following a temporary lift on US sanctions as the nation battles a severe domestic cooking gas shortage.
Geopolitical Tensions Drive 184 Million Dollars in Capital Outflows from Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan reports a sharp 184.3 million dollar net outflow in early March 2026 as Gulf hostilities impact foreign investment in domestic bonds.