FPCCI Member Calls Austerity Measures An Economic Curfew, Seeks Fuel Policy Changes
FPCCI Executive Committee member Adeel Siddiqui has criticised government austerity measures and called for changes to fuel levies, state-owned enterprise spending and transport subsidies.
Pakistan Approves Rs75 Billion Fuel Subsidy Scheme as Government Moves to Shield Small Vehicle Owners From Rising Costs
Economic Coordination Committee has approved Rs75 billion for a targeted petrol subsidy covering two-wheelers, three-wheelers and vehicles up to 800cc, with digital distribution planned through the Fuel Pass System.
Rising Inflation Puts State Bank Under Pressure Ahead of September Policy Rate Decision
Pakistan’s rising inflation and higher global fuel prices are putting pressure on the State Bank as markets await its September policy rate decision.
Ipsos Survey Finds Only 14% of Pakistanis Consider Economy Strong
An Ipsos survey finds only 14% of Pakistanis consider the economy strong, while inflation remains the biggest public concern and confidence in investment and job security stays low.
Pakistan’s SPI Inflation Drops To 9.05 Percent Despite Global Oil Price Uncertainty
Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator slowed to 9.05 percent year-on-year for the week ending July 30, 2026, as food prices declined despite continued volatility in global oil markets.
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.