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.
Bank Alfalah Advances Financial Inclusion with Major Growth in Women Led Banking
Bank Alfalah reports significant progress in women’s financial inclusion for 2026, showcasing growth in female-led business financing and workforce diversity.
HBL and JP Morgan Launch Wire 365 for 24/7 USD Clearing in Pakistan
HBL becomes the first Pakistani bank to adopt J.P. Morgan Payments’ Wire 365, enabling real-time 24/7 USD cross-border clearing and book transfers.
Sindh Digital Social Protection Project Reaches 213 Million Dollars With New Global Support
The World Bank reports moderately satisfactory progress for the Sindh social protection project, reaching 900,000 women and expanding to 22 districts by 2026.
Pakistan Digital Pension Transformation Secures Potential 500 Million Dollar ADB Support
Pakistan proposes a 500 million dollar ADB funded program to digitize and reform the public sector pension system through a sustainable defined contribution model.