IMF Presses Pakistan for Transparency Over $11 Billion Trade Data Discrepancy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over an $11 billion gap in Pakistan’s trade data, urging the government to publicly clarify discrepancies between figures reported by PRAL and PSW, amid growing doubts over the reliability of the country’s external sector statistics.
Revenue Challenges in Pakistan Highlight Capacity Gaps Beyond NFC Allocations
Pakistan’s growing debt and revenue challenges are rooted in limited provincial tax generation, public sector inefficiencies, and underutilized resources, rather than the current NFC award formula.
ADB Maintains Pakistan’s FY26 Growth Forecast at 3pc Amid Regional Trade Slowdown
ADB projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3% in FY26, maintaining its forecast despite regional trade pressures, while revising FY25 growth to 2.7% amid stronger industrial and services sector performance.
Rethinking the Criticism: Why Banks Prefer Government Lending Amid Pakistan’s Economic Realities
Furqan Ali critiques the widespread perception of opportunism in Pakistan’s banking sector, arguing that reliance on government lending is a calculated response to deeper structural flaws. He urges for major public finance and economic reforms to enable a more balanced credit environment.
SBP Urges Balanced Growth to Avoid Past Boom-Bust Cycles, Highlights Strong Reserves and Inflation Control
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad warns against past mistakes of rapid demand-led growth as Pakistan shifts focus to long-term stability, backed by rising reserves and low inflation.
PSX Slides After Record High Amid Volatile Session: Index Closes Lower Despite Intraday Surge
The KSE-100 Index closed Thursday’s trading session with a decline despite hitting a record intraday high, as market volatility overshadowed early gains driven by post-budget sentiment and remittance inflows.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Slips Ahead of Federal Budget Announcement
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed slightly lower ahead of Eid holidays and the upcoming 2025 federal budget, with investors showing caution amid expectations of fiscal policy announcements.