Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 18.1% to $7.1 Billion in July-August, FPCCI Warns
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh raises concerns over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit, calling for lower interest rates and reduced energy and transportation costs.
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI Reaches Highest Level Since War Began In August 2026
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI edged up to 51.8 in August 2026, supported by stronger domestic and export orders, improved supply chains and rising business confidence.
Pakistan Oxygen Appoints Zubair Siddiqui as CEO Effective September 1, 2026
Pakistan Oxygen Limited has appointed Zubair Siddiqui as chief executive officer, replacing Interim CEO Shaikh Farried Aman effective September 1, 2026.
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Grows 4.98% In FY2026 As Automobile And Cement Sectors Strengthen
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing sector grew 4.98% in FY2026 after contracting the previous year, while automobile production and cement dispatches recorded strong gains at the start of FY2027.
Pakistan Private Sector Credit Surges 14.8 Percent To Rs11.38 Trillion In FY26
Pakistan’s private sector credit increased by Rs1.46 trillion in FY26, reaching Rs11.38 trillion, driven by strong borrowing from manufacturing, trade, and agriculture sectors.
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Rebounds As Automobile Production And Cement Demand Strengthen
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing sector expanded 5.8 percent during FY2026, supported by strong automobile production, food manufacturing and higher domestic cement demand.
Pakistan Cement Dispatches Surge on Strong Domestic Demand
The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association records total dispatches exceeding fifty million tons as domestic sales offset declining export volumes.
Pakistan Economic Growth Hits 3.70 Percent as GDP Crosses 452 Billion Dollar Milestone
The National Accounts Committee approves provisional GDP growth of 3.70 percent for FY 2025-26 with the economy reaching a record size of 452.1 billion dollars.
Pakistan Manufacturing Sector Deposits Surge by Rs141 Billion Amid Regional Uncertainty
Manufacturing sector deposits in Pakistan rose to Rs1.82 trillion in March 2026 led by the automobile and petroleum segments according to new State Bank data.