Pakistan Consumer Confidence Falls 24.4% To Two Year Low
Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 24.4% to 65.3 in the third quarter of FY2026, with inflation and unemployment concerns weighing on household sentiment.
Pakistan Credit Card Market Records Historic Growth with 900,000 New Cards Issued
Gallup Pakistan and SBP data show credit cards jumped by 44 percent in three months, recording the largest quarterly expansion in national history.
Gallup Survey Shows Pakistan Business Confidence Recovers in Second Quarter
Business confidence in Pakistan improves during the second quarter of 2026 driven by future expectations according to a new Gallup Pakistan survey.
Pakistan International Flights Plunge 50 Percent as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Air Space
Pakistan’s aviation sector faces a massive contraction in March 2026, with international departures dropping by 49.3% due to regional airspace closures and conflict.
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.