FPCCI Warns Rising Oil Prices Are Putting Pakistan’s Macroeconomic Stability Under Pressure
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh warns that global oil price shocks, high energy costs and domestic levies are threatening Pakistan’s exports, industry and SMEs.
Pakistan, ADB Strengthen Reform Cooperation With Focus on Private Sector Growth
Pakistan and ADB discussed structural reforms, SME financing, private-sector development, investment, exports, infrastructure and climate resilience to support sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan FY27 Economic Outlook Improves as SBP Warns of Global Economic Risks
State Bank of Pakistan says Pakistan’s FY27 outlook has improved, with lower inflation and gradual recovery expected, but geopolitical, climate, tariff and reform risks remain.
Pakistan Current Account Tilts into Deficit for Fiscal Year 2026 as Seven Year High REER Index Dampens Exports
State Bank of Pakistan numbers show a final current account deficit of one hundred and thirty-nine million dollars as an overvalued currency weakens export competitiveness.
Pakistan Trade Faces Delays and Higher Costs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Hits Shipping Routes
Escalating Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are causing delays, higher freight charges, and increased insurance costs for Pakistan’s trade, with major shipping lines halting services and imposing contingency surcharges.
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 textile exports to EU at risk as PTC urges cuts in energy costs and taxes
Pakistan Textile Council has warned that textile and apparel exports to the EU are under threat following the India-EU FTA, urging urgent cuts in energy costs, taxes, and policy reforms to protect competitiveness.
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.
Finance Minister Announces Pakistan’s Inaugural Panda Bond Launch to Strengthen Debt Management
Pakistan plans to issue its first Panda bond in RMB to diversify funding sources, reduce debt servicing costs, and support structural economic reforms, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said.
Pakistan’s Policy Rate Remains Region’s Highest, Raising Concerns Among Business Community
Pakistan’s policy rate remains the highest in South Asia at 11 percent, triggering concern among exporters and industrialists who warn of lost competitiveness, while the SBP defends its stance as necessary for economic stability.