SBP Quarterly Report Reveals Massive 92 Percent Surge in Pakistan Digital Payments
State Bank of Pakistan Q2 FY26 payment systems report shows retail transactions hitting PKR 167 trillion with Raast and mobile banking leading digital adoption.
CDNS Mobilizes Rs1 Trillion Inflows as National Savings Near Annual Target
Central Directorate of National Savings records Rs1 trillion in savings inflows for FY2025-26, achieving over 76 percent of its annual target amid institutional reforms.
Targeted Fuel Subsidy Model Could Save Pakistan 104 Billion Rupees Over Three Months
As Dubai crude hits $146, experts advocate for a targeted fuel subsidy via RAAST and NADRA to protect motorcyclists while saving the national treasury PKR 104 billion.
Bank of England Pauses Interest Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Inflation Outlook
The Bank of England has opted to hold interest rates at 3.75% following a geopolitical shock in the Middle East, citing concerns that inflation could spike to 3.5% this summer.
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.
Pakistan Currency Outlook: Rupee Stable Ahead of 1 Billion Dollar Eurobond Repayment
Tresmark reports that Pakistan is set to manage a 1 billion dollar Eurobond repayment and oil imports post-Eid 2026 without destabilizing the rupee-dollar parity.