World Bank Lowers Pakistan GDP Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Rising Inflation and Global Tensions
The World Bank revises Pakistan’s FY2026 growth outlook downward due to Middle East instability, energy price hikes, and a shift in the current account balance.
Fitch Ratings Warns of Global Sukuk Market Volatility Amid Regional Middle East Conflict
Fitch Ratings reports a slowdown in global sukuk issuance as geopolitical tensions in Iran drive yields to five-year highs and impact dollar-denominated instruments.
Policy, Positioning & Pakistan’s Economy Under Geopolitical Shade
Pakistan’s economic stability is increasingly shaped by global geopolitical shifts, external financing, and energy dependencies, limiting the effectiveness of domestic policy tools.
Middle East Conflict Sends Aviation Industry Into Turbulence as Fuel Costs and Airspace Risks Surge
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global aviation through rising jet fuel prices, expanding no-fly zones, and operational risks, placing airlines and travelers under growing pressure.
Pakistan Power Sector Prepares for Summer Load-Shedding and Tariff Hikes Amid Global Energy Crisis
Pakistan faces a challenging summer as the Power Division develops a hybrid strategy of load-shedding, mandatory conservation, and fuel price adjustments due to the Middle East conflict.
Pakistan Mobilizes Food Exports to UAE to Counter Regional Supply Chain Disruptions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UAE Consul General discuss an emergency plan to export fruits, vegetables, and meat to the Gulf as Middle East conflict impacts food security.
Pakistan Economic Outlook Faces Major Strain as Global Energy Crisis Triggers Billions in Import Costs
Pakistan’s import bill is projected to surge by up to $9 billion as Middle East tensions push global crude prices to $145 per barrel, forcing the government to evaluate digital subsidies.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Plunges 7000 Points as Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Finance
The KSE-100 Index witnessed a massive intraday drop of over 7,000 points on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sparked a sell-off across major sectors.
Maritime Minister Announces New Fiscal Incentives to Make Karachi Port a Regional Transshipment Hub
Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry unveils significant concessions on port dues and berthing charges to attract global shipping lines to Karachi Port amid Middle East tensions.
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.