Pakistan Achieves Remarkable Fiscal Consolidation with Deficit Dropping to 0.1 Percent of GDP
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed significantly to 0.1 percent of GDP during Jul-Feb FY2026, supported by a 10.1 percent surge in net federal revenue and reduced markups.
Pakistan CPI Inflation Rises to 7.3 Percent in March 2026 as Energy Costs Climb
Pakistan’s CPI inflation hit 7.3% in March 2026, driven by a surge in transport and housing costs, while perishable food prices saw a notable decline.
Pakistan Large Scale Manufacturing Rebounds with 5.9 Percent Growth in FY2026
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing sector sees a strong recovery with 5.9 percent growth during Jul-Feb FY2026, driven by automobiles and textiles.
Inflation Alert March 2026 Headline CPI Projected to Surge to 7.6 Percent
Analysts at Arif Habib Limited project Pakistan headline inflation to reach 7.6 percent in March 2026 driven by a low base effect and rising energy and transport costs.
Pakistan Diversifies Energy Imports with Strategic Fuel Shipments from Oman
Pakistan bolsters energy security by importing petrol and diesel from Oman, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional shipping routes amid regional volatility.
Barrick Gold Postpones Reko Diq Copper and Gold Project Amid Security Volatility
Barrick Gold is slowing development of its massive Reko Diq project in Pakistan citing rising regional tensions and security concerns in Balochistan province.
Foreign Investor Profit Repatriation Surges 10 Percent to $1.73 Billion
SBP data shows foreign firms repatriated $1.73 billion in profits during 8MFY26, with the power and financial sectors leading outflows to the UK and China.
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.
Pakistan Business Confidence Doubles in Six Months – OICCI Reports Sharp Rise in Investor Sentiment
OICCI’s latest survey shows Pakistan’s business confidence index doubled in six months, with strong gains across services, retail, manufacturing, foreign investment, and AI adoption.
NCPS 2025 Survey: Corruption Remains Top Concern for Pakistanis, Institutional Reforms Urged
NCPS 2025 by Transparency International Pakistan reveals corruption as a top public concern, highlighting trust issues, institutional performance, and strong demand for accountability reforms.