Pakistan Business Confidence Plummets in Q1 2026 Amid Energy Crisis and Regional Tensions
A new Gallup Pakistan survey reveals a sharp decline in private sector confidence for 2026 as businesses struggle with surging inflation and Middle East geopolitical shocks.
Pakistan Government Evaluates Energy Costs to Boost Textile Industry Exports
The Pakistani government is reviewing energy costs and operational factors affecting textile exporters, aiming to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and growth within the ongoing economic reform framework.
Pakistan Faces Competitiveness Crisis as Business Costs Remain 34% Higher Than Regional Economies
Pakistan Business Forum warns that high taxes, expensive energy and currency instability have pushed the cost of doing business 34% above regional peers, threatening exports and industrial survival.