Pakistan Sees Stable Overseas Employment and Higher Social Protection Spending in FY2026
Pakistan records steady overseas worker registrations during Jul-Nov FY2026, while social safety net programs expand with higher BISP spending and increased interest-free lending.
SBP Cuts Policy Rate to 10.5% as KSE-100 Rallies Over 5,000 Points in November 2025
Pakistan’s central bank cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5 percent, reflecting stable inflation expectations, while the KSE-100 Index records strong gains in November 2025.
Pakistan Current Account Sees Mixed Trends as Imports Grow and Remittances Remain Strong
Pakistan’s imports expanded amid improving economic activity during Jul-Nov FY2026, while strong remittances and IT exports continued to cushion the external account despite a wider trade deficit
Pakistan Posts Fiscal Surplus in FY2026 Amid Higher Revenues and Lower Expenditure
Pakistan records a fiscal surplus of 1.0 percent of GDP during Jul-Oct FY2026, supported by higher federal receipts, controlled expenditure, and strong FBR tax collection.
Pakistan LSM Growth Stays Strong with 5.02% Rise and Robust Auto, Cement Performance
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing sector grew 5.02 percent during Jul-Oct FY2026, driven by strong performance in automobiles, cement, textiles, and other key industries.
Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Edges Up to 6.2 Percent in October 2025 as Key Consumer Costs Rise
Pakistan’s CPI inflation reached 6.2 percent in October 2025, driven by rising education, health, food, and transport costs. Month-on-month indicators also increased, while the Sensitive Price Indicator showed mixed weekly movements across essential items.