Pakistan Inflation Hits 7.3 Percent in March 2026 as Urban Price Pressures Intensify
Pakistans Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 7.3 percent in March 2026 driven by a sharp 1.2 percent monthly increase and rising wholesale price pressures.
State Bank of Pakistan Buys 12.4 Billion Dollars to Bolster Foreign Exchange Reserves
The State Bank of Pakistan leads a massive 12.4 billion dollar foreign exchange purchase strategy to stabilize the rupee and rebuild national reserves.
Power Division Reports Rs1,837 Billion Circular Debt as Operational Efficiency Improves
The Power Division clarifies that the current circular debt of 1,837 billion rupees is a temporary fluctuation, with inefficiencies declining by 48 billion rupees this fiscal year.
Government to Hike Petroleum Prices While Launching Targeted Subsidies for Bikers and Farmers
Federal and provincial leaders agree on a looming fuel price hike combined with a new targeted subsidy framework for motorcyclists and the agriculture sector.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Convenes High Level Meeting to Reform Petroleum Subsidies
Federal and provincial leaders reach a consensus on shifting from broad fuel subsidies to data driven targeted support systems to ensure fiscal stability and protect vulnerable groups.
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.