Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Climb to $21.7 Billion as SBP Holdings Strengthen in March 2026
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rose to $21.7 billion for the week ending March 13, 2026, driven by a steady increase in both central bank and commercial bank holdings.
Global Oil Crisis 2026: Crude Prices Predicted to Hit $180 Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
Analysts warn oil prices could exceed $180 per barrel if Middle Eastern supply disruptions continue, as strikes on the South Pars gas field escalate regional conflict.
Wall Street Secures Major Regulatory Win as Federal Reserve Softens Basel III Capital Requirements
US banking regulators have unveiled a revised capital rule proposal, cutting requirements by 4.8 percent and freeing billions for dividends, buybacks, and lending.
Indian Financials Face Record $5.6 Billion Foreign Selloff Amid Global Energy Crisis and HDFC Governance Shift
Foreign portfolio investors offloaded 527.04 billion rupees in Indian equities during early March 2026, driven by rising oil prices and corporate governance concerns at HDFC Bank.
Global Geopolitical Tensions Sink Hong Kong and China Stocks as Tech Giants Pivot to AI Investment
China and Hong Kong markets faced a significant downturn following geopolitical escalations in the Gulf, while Tencent shares plummeted amid a strategic shift toward increased AI capital expenditure for 2026.
Fauji Fertilizer (FFC) Outlook Stable Amid Strategic PIA Privatization and Thar Expansion
FFC management shares a stable outlook for 2026, driven by consistent urea prices, a 34% stake in the PIA privatization consortium, and the Thar Coal-to-Fertilizer project.
PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Economic Stability and Petroleum Security Amid Global Tensions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prioritizes public relief and fuel security, introducing the Pak App reporting feature and third-party audits for austerity measures.
Mashreq Bank Pakistan CEO Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad Hosts Media Iftar in Karachi
CEO of Mashreq Bank Pakistan, Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad, reaffirms the bank’s Islamic-first, digital-first strategy and announces upcoming SME products at a Karachi Iftar.
Middle East Tensions Ground Pakistan’s Aviation Sector; Fuel Costs Skyrocket
Regional conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz trigger 1,955 flight cancellations in Pakistan, doubling jet fuel prices and spiking airfares by up to Rs150,000.
Government Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Money Laundering and Hawala-Hundi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announce a “zero tolerance” crackdown on illegal money transfers and hawala-hundi networks.