Pakistan Requests UAE to Roll Over $2.5bn Debt and Reduce Interest Rates
Pakistan has requested the UAE to roll over $2.5 billion in maturing debt for two years and cut interest rates as the country seeks relief from near-term external repayment pressures.
Pakistan Inflation Falls Within SBP Target in FY26, Core Inflation Remains Sticky
Pakistan’s headline inflation has eased into the SBP’s 5–7% target range in early FY26, but elevated core inflation highlights lingering structural pressures.
Federal Government Forms Eight NFC Committees Amid Debate Over Provincial Shares
The federal government has notified eight National Finance Commission committees to shape the 11th NFC Award, as experts and provinces highlight gaps between constitutional guarantees and actual resource transfers.
Bulls roar back as KSE-100 Index surges over 7,000 points amid improved investor sentiment
The KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange surged by over 7,000 points in one of its strongest single-day performances, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, reduced political noise, and renewed investor confidence.
Pakistan Shares Extensive Economic Data with Saudi Delegation to Bolster Investment Ties
Pakistan has shared detailed economic data, including its IMF programme and external debt structure, with a high-level Saudi delegation to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
SBP to Pilot Digital Currency, Advances Virtual Asset Regulations Amid Push to Modernize Financial Ecosystem
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalizing laws to regulate virtual assets, signaling a strong shift toward modernizing its financial ecosystem and embracing blockchain-powered innovations.