Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Seeks IMF Relief on Petroleum Levies Amid Iran War
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs the Finance Division to negotiate petroleum levy adjustments with the IMF to protect the public from global oil price hikes.
SBP Intervenes with $1 Billion Interbank Purchase Amid Surging Forex Inflows
The State Bank of Pakistan purchased $1.024 billion from the interbank market in December 2025, marking a sharp rebound in foreign exchange absorption strategies.
Pakistan Partners with Alvarez & Marsal to Mobilize Global Private Investment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Reza Baqir of Alvarez & Marsal discuss new sovereign advisory models and structured investment vehicles to boost Pakistan’s economy.
Pakistan Money Supply Surges as Broad Money Hits Record Rs 42.72 Trillion
State Bank of Pakistan data shows M2 money supply rose by Rs 404 billion in a single week, with currency in circulation reaching 28.3% of the total liquidity.
Government of Pakistan Borrows Rs339 Billion in Single Week as Fiscal Debt Mounts
Weekly data from the State Bank reveals the Government of Pakistan acquired Rs339.39 billion in new debt, pushing total net borrowing for FY26 to Rs1.23 trillion.
World Bank Unveils Roadmap to Modernize Pakistan Wheat Sector and Boost Farmer Income
The World Bank proposes a five-point strategy to deregulate Pakistan’s wheat sector, focusing on closing yield gaps and shifting toward market-driven private investment.
SBP Data Reveals Conventional Banking Credit Retreat as Islamic Finance Surges
State Bank of Pakistan reports a net retirement of Rs32.8 billion in private sector credit by conventional banks, while Shariah-compliant lending sees a massive spike.
Pakistan Power Sector Prepares for Summer Load-Shedding and Tariff Hikes Amid Global Energy Crisis
Pakistan faces a challenging summer as the Power Division develops a hybrid strategy of load-shedding, mandatory conservation, and fuel price adjustments due to the Middle East conflict.
Karachi Ports Face Unprecedented Container Surge as Global Shipping Lines Reroute to Pakistan
Pakistan’s maritime sector sees a 1,400% spike in transshipment as global carriers bypass the Strait of Hormuz, turning Karachi and Gwadar into strategic regional hubs.
Pakistan Achieves Historic Economic Stability as Bloomberg Ranks it World Second Top Emerging Economy
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s transition to an export-led growth model following a historic 2.4% GDP primary surplus and $20 billion reserve milestone.