Nikkei Asia Sheds Lights On Pakistan’s Unease of Doing Business
Nikkei Asia reports that Pakistan’s cost of doing business is 34% higher than regional peers due to elevated energy prices, taxes, interest rates, and regulatory hurdles, discouraging entrepreneurship and pushing more workers toward salaried employment.
Pakistani Households Outpace India in Washing Machine and Refrigerator Ownership: Gallup
A new Gallup Pakistan analysis shows Pakistani households are more likely than Indian households to own labour-saving appliances like washing machines and refrigerators, highlighting differences in living standards beyond GDP per capita.
Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index Declines in Q1 FY2025–26 but Stays Higher Than Last Year
Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index fell quarter-on-quarter in Q1 FY2025–26 amid inflation and job concerns, but remained significantly higher year on year, reflecting cautious optimism among consumers.
SECP Stakeholder Survey Highlights Confidence and Urgent Need for Faster Service Delivery
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s first stakeholder survey shows strong trust in its integrity but calls for improved responsiveness and faster service across corporate registries and financial sectors.