Digital Pakistan Budget Allocation Analysis Shows Policy Shifts For Global Tech Subscriptions and Local Tech Earners
An analysis of the federal budget provisions for the digital economy reveals a strategic focus on telecom infrastructure incentives alongside increased taxation for social media creators.
FPCCI Pushes for Final Tax Regime Revival for Exporters in Budget 2026-27
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to revive the Final Tax Regime for exporters to reduce compliance costs.
Pakistan Exports to Kenya Rise 32% as Trade Expands Across East Africa
Pakistan’s exports to Kenya surge 32% to $319.9 million in 9MFY26, driven by rice, textiles, IT services, and expanding East Africa trade routes.
Pakistan Economic Outlook 2026 Resilience Amid Global Energy Volatility and Geopolitical Risks
Pakistan maintains a cautiously optimistic economic outlook for March 2026 with industrial momentum and strong remittances offsetting global energy supply shocks.
Pakistan Macro Outlook Strengthens with $427 Million Current Account Surplus in February
Pakistan records its highest monthly current account surplus since March 2025, supported by surging IT exports and a four-year high in foreign exchange reserves.
Pakistan’s Services Exports Surge as IT and Other Business Services Lead Growth
Pakistan’s services exports rose 16.5% in the first five months of FY26, driven by IT and Other Business Services. The shift highlights the growing role of professional and knowledge-based services in the country’s export mix.
Rising imports widen current account deficit in FY2026 despite strong remittances
Pakistan’s current account recorded a $1.2bn deficit in Jul–Dec FY2026 as import demand increased, while remittances and IT exports continued to support the external account.
Pakistan Current Account Sees Mixed Trends as Imports Grow and Remittances Remain Strong
Pakistan’s imports expanded amid improving economic activity during Jul-Nov FY2026, while strong remittances and IT exports continued to cushion the external account despite a wider trade deficit
Pakistan Rebuilds Fiscal Buffers as Aurangzeb Highlights Trade, Climate and Digital Push at Doha Forum
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has restored fiscal stability and is moving toward sustainable growth, highlighting IT exports, climate risks, and digital workforce at Doha Forum.
Pakistan’s External Sector Strengthens as Trade Activity and Remittance Inflows Gain Momentum
Pakistan’s external sector shows rising trade volumes and strong remittance inflows during Jul–Oct FY2026, despite a widening current account deficit driven by higher imports. Export gains, expanding IT services, and growing foreign exchange reserves signal improving external activity.