JS Rental REIT Secures SECP Approval For Landmark Public Offering
JS Rental REIT receives SECP approval for its public offering on PSX, offering 53.6 million units and marking the sixth REIT scheme on the exchange.
IMF World Economic Outlook: Global Growth Moderates Amid Geopolitical Shifts
The IMF’s April 2026 report forecasts global growth slowing to 3.1% as Middle East conflicts, energy spikes, and labor market softening test economic resilience.
Engro Fertilizer Reports 14 Percent Profit Growth in 1QCY26 Despite Sales Slowdown
Engro Fertilizer Limited (EFERT) posts a net profit of Rs. 3.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026, navigating a significant urea offtake decline and inventory buildup.
HBL First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Show Resilience Amid Margin Pressures and Digital Shift
Habib Bank Limited reports Rs16.15bn profit for Q1 2026 as core lending growth faces rising funding costs and shifts in non-markup income streams.
Pakistan Money Supply M2 Grows by 5.6 Percent as Private Sector Credit Demand Rises
Pakistan’s money supply (M2) grew by 5.6 percent in FY2026, driven by a surge in private sector borrowing and fixed investment loans despite a bearish stock market.
Pakistan Current Account Reaches Surplus as IT Exports and Remittances Hit Record Highs
Pakistan recorded a $1.1 billion current account surplus in March 2026, supported by a 19.8% surge in IT services exports and $30.3 billion in worker remittances.
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.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects 1.5 Trillion Rupees Into Banking System Through Open Market Operations
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted massive liquidity injections totaling 1.5 trillion rupees via conventional reverse repo and Shariah compliant OMOs.