State Bank of Pakistan Faces Divided Market Outlook Ahead of April Monetary Policy Decision
As the State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its April 27 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, analysts from AHL and Topline Securities offer differing views on interest rate hikes.
IMF Analysis Reveals Long Term Global Economic Costs of Rising Military Conflicts
Recent IMF data indicates that escalating global conflicts are causing severe economic scarring, rising debt, and permanent output losses for affected nations and neighbors.
Pakistan Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices to Historic Highs Amid Global Energy Crisis
Federal Ministers Ali Pervaiz Malik and Muhammad Aurangzeb announce massive fuel price increases and new targeted subsidies for bikers, farmers, and transport.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Drops to 52.9 as Regional Conflict Strains Industrial Output
The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI fell to 52.9 in March 2026, signaling a slowdown in industrial growth due to rising inflation and the impact of the US-Iran conflict.
Pakistan Inflation Hits 7.3 Percent in March 2026 as Urban Price Pressures Intensify
Pakistans Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 7.3 percent in March 2026 driven by a sharp 1.2 percent monthly increase and rising wholesale price pressures.
OGRA Notifies Massive 35 Percent Increase in LPG Prices for April 2026
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority raises LPG prices by 924 rupees per domestic cylinder following a 44 percent surge in Saudi Aramco contract prices.
State Bank of Pakistan Prepared to Hike Interest Rates if Inflation Surges IMF
The IMF has signaled that the State Bank of Pakistan remains ready to increase interest rates to counter inflation risks driven by global energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Pakistan and IMF Reach Staff Level Agreement for 1.2 Billion Dollar Disbursement
Pakistan is set to receive 1.21 billion dollars following a successful IMF review of the EFF and RSF programs, signaling improved economic stability despite global risks.
ADB Announces Emergency Financial Support for APAC Nations to Counter Middle East Conflict Impact
The Asian Development Bank has launched a fast-disbursing financial package to help member countries mitigate energy price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
Fitch Ratings Warns of Sovereign Credit Pressure Across APAC Amid Persistent Iran Conflict
Fitch Ratings highlights growing economic vulnerabilities for Asia-Pacific nations as the Iran conflict threatens energy supplies and fiscal stability.