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.
Pakistan Total Money Supply Reaches Rs46.67 Trillion as Cash Demand Spikes
New State Bank of Pakistan data shows the national money supply hit Rs46.67 trillion in February 2026, driven by a 20 percent annual surge in currency notes.
PIDE Warns Pakistan Economy Faces Severe Risk from Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
A study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics reveals that a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could drive Pakistan’s inflation above 12% and destabilize external accounts.
Pakistan Energy Sector Set to Outperform Amid Global Oil Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
Rising oil prices and Middle East instability drive growth in Pakistan’s E&P and OMC sectors, while cyclical industries face headwinds from potential interest rate hikes.
Pakistan’s Proposed Power Price Overhaul May Shift Subsidy Burden to Middle-Class Households
Analysts warn Pakistan’s new power pricing proposals could raise inflation, reduce industrial costs, and transfer subsidies from businesses to middle-class households, impacting millions of residential consumers.
Pakistan’s Macroeconomic Outlook Strengthens as SBP Projects Stable Inflation and GDP Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan projects inflation within 5–7% and GDP growth of 3.75–4.75% in FY26, citing fiscal consolidation, remittances, and easing financial conditions, while highlighting emerging domestic and global risks.
Pakistan’s Economic Freedom Score Faces Structural Strain Despite Reform Signals
Pakistan’s ranking in the Heritage Institute’s 2025 Index of Economic Freedom reveals deep-rooted structural challenges despite recent reform efforts, highlighting tensions between fiscal policy, taxation, labour markets, and institutional credibility.
Pakistan Economy Gains Momentum in FY2026 Amid Industrial Growth and Easing Inflation
Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery in FY2026, supported by rising industrial output, improved agriculture performance, moderating inflation, and strong remittance inflows.
Pakistan money supply rises to Rs46.5 trillion by December 2025: SBP data
State Bank of Pakistan data shows total money supply reached Rs46.5 trillion by December 2025, rising 2.9% month-on-month and 15.64% year-on-year, reflecting inflationary pressures and higher cash usage.
Pakistan Central Bank Expected to Cut Interest Rates by 50bps Amid Easing Inflation
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points as inflation moderates, reserves improve and the rupee stabilises, despite lingering risks.