Pakistan Business Confidence Slips to 49.1 in September as Inflation Expectations Rise
Pakistan’s Business Confidence Index fell to 49.1 in September 2026, while purchasing activity improved and business inflation expectations increased, according to the State Bank of Pakistan survey.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Rises to Highest Level Since War Began
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in August 2026, supported by stronger domestic orders, export demand and improving supply chain conditions.
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI Reaches Highest Level Since War Began In August 2026
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI edged up to 51.8 in August 2026, supported by stronger domestic and export orders, improved supply chains and rising business confidence.
Pakistan’s Domestic Demand Recovery Gains Momentum Across Key Sectors In FY27
Pakistan’s domestic demand recovery is gaining momentum in the opening month of FY27, with automobiles, petroleum, cement and mobile phones recording stronger demand, while improving credit and business confidence support wider economic activity.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.9 as Middle East Conflict Triggers Stagflationary Pressures in Pakistan
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector enters contraction for the first time since 2025 as the HBL PMI hits 49.9, driven by surging fuel costs and the US-Iran war.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Drops to 52.9 as Regional Conflict Strains Industrial Output
The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI fell to 52.9 in March 2026, signaling a slowdown in industrial growth due to rising inflation and the impact of the US-Iran conflict.