RLNG Prices Jump 32 Percent In August To Reach Record High Across Pakistan
RLNG prices in Pakistan have increased by 32 percent in August 2026, reaching a record high and raising energy costs for industrial and commercial consumers.
Pakistan GDP Grows 3.89% in Q2 FY26 Fueled by Industrial Rebound
National Accounts Committee reports 3.89% GDP growth for Q2 FY2025-26, led by a 7.4% surge in the industrial sector despite a slowdown in agricultural output.
IMF Review Mission to Visit Pakistan in February for $1 Billion Loan Tranche Talks
Pakistan is preparing for an IMF review mission expected in February, as negotiations on the third review of the loan programme aim to unlock the next $1 billion tranche while seeking targeted relief for salaried individuals and industry.
Pakistan Government Cancels Costly IPP Contracts, Saving Rs. 3.6 Trillion
The Pakistani government cancels and renegotiates long-standing independent power producer (IPP) contracts worth Rs. 3.6 trillion, ending excessive capacity payments and inefficiencies in the power sector, providing significant relief to consumers and the industrial sector.
ADB Maintains Pakistan’s FY26 Growth Forecast at 3pc Amid Regional Trade Slowdown
ADB projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3% in FY26, maintaining its forecast despite regional trade pressures, while revising FY25 growth to 2.7% amid stronger industrial and services sector performance.