Pakistan Finance Ministry Warns Global Oil and Climate Risks Threaten Budget Balance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents an official statement detailing seven primary fiscal vulnerabilities that could destabilize the upcoming budget framework.
Pakistan’s Private Sector Borrowing Drops 79% in 1HFY26 Despite Lower Interest Rates
Private sector borrowing from commercial banks declined by 79% during July–December FY26, SBP data shows, highlighting weak credit demand despite aggressive monetary easing.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Drops to 8-Month Low in May Amid Geopolitical Disruptions and Supply Chain Pressures
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector saw a slowdown in May as HBL’s Manufacturing PMI dropped to 51.1, its lowest in eight months, due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, despite growing optimism for future output.