HBL Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.9 as Middle East Conflict Triggers Stagflationary Pressures in Pakistan
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector enters contraction for the first time since 2025 as the HBL PMI hits 49.9, driven by surging fuel costs and the US-Iran war.
Inflation Alert March 2026 Headline CPI Projected to Surge to 7.6 Percent
Analysts at Arif Habib Limited project Pakistan headline inflation to reach 7.6 percent in March 2026 driven by a low base effect and rising energy and transport costs.
OGRA Receives 27 Billion Rupees to Settle Oil Price Differential Claims
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) receives an initial 27 billion rupee tranche from the PM’s Austerity Fund to settle price differential claims for OMCs.
Reserve Bank of Australia Hikes Cash Rate to 4.1% Amid Inflationary Rebound
The RBA raises its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.1% as Middle East conflict and fuel prices drive renewed inflationary pressures in Australia.
Reserve Bank of Australia Hikes Cash Rate to 4.1% Amid Inflationary Rebound
The RBA raises its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.1% as Middle East conflict and fuel prices drive renewed inflationary pressures in Australia.