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.
RUDA and easypaisa Digital Bank Partner to Transform 93 Villages into Cashless Hubs
Ravi Urban Development Authority and easypaisa digital bank sign MoU to drive financial inclusion and establish Ravi City as a model for the Prime Minister’s Cashless Pakistan Scheme.
Wall Street Secures Major Regulatory Win as Federal Reserve Softens Basel III Capital Requirements
US banking regulators have unveiled a revised capital rule proposal, cutting requirements by 4.8 percent and freeing billions for dividends, buybacks, and lending.
Pakistan Implements Massive Salary Cuts for SOE Employees Amid Global Energy Crisis
PM Shehbaz Sharif mandates 5-30% salary cuts for SOE employees as part of a rigorous austerity drive to mitigate the impact of the US-Iran war on fuel prices.
Gulf Oil Nations Suffer Billions in Revenue Loss as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Traps Global Energy Supplies
Gulf energy producers face a staggering 15.1 billion dollar revenue deficit as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown strands millions of barrels of crude and LNG shipments.
Iran Proposes Yuan Based Oil Trade to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Blockade Amid Global Energy Crisis
Tehran explores a strategic shift in energy logistics by offering limited Strait of Hormuz passage for oil tankers willing to settle transactions in Chinese yuan.
Global Energy Shock as Gulf Nations Declare Force Majeure Amid Middle East Conflict
atar, Kuwait, and Bahrain invoke force majeure on gas exports as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts 20 percent of global LNG supply and sends prices soaring.
UAE Stock Markets Plunge as Regional Tensions Ignite Supply Chain and Energy Security Fears
Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets face sharp declines as escalating Middle East tensions and threats to the Strait of Hormuz unsettle global investors and energy flows.