The Eid Effect: How the Qurbani Season Mobilizes Capital Plus Creates Jobs
Eid-ul-Adha cattle markets across Pakistan are evolving into powerful seasonal economic hubs, creating income opportunities for laborers, transporters, butchers, ornament sellers, and food vendors as the Qurbani season drives a booming micro-economy.
Pakistan Budget Deficit Hits 856 Billion Rupees Despite Strong Tax Collection and Provincial Surplus
Pakistan reports a federal budget deficit of 856 billion rupees for the first nine months of FY26 as high debt servicing and defense spending offset record tax revenues.
IMF Disburses 1.3 Billion Dollars to Pakistan Following Successful Third Review and RSF Milestone
The State Bank of Pakistan receives 1.3 billion dollars from the IMF after the Executive Board completes the third review of the EFF and approves the second RSF tranche.
Pakistan Petroleum Levy Collections Exceed Rs1.2 Trillion in Nine Months of FY26
Federal government data reveals a heavy reliance on fuel taxes, with petroleum levy collections hitting Rs1.205 trillion as the state targets IMF-linked fiscal goals.
Pakistan Records Historic RDA Inflows as Finance Minister Briefs on Economic Stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reports a record 320 million dollar surge in Roshan Digital Account inflows for April 2026, amid rising global oil import costs.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Experiences Volatility as KSE 100 Index Faces Selling Pressure Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE 100 index lost early momentum on Tuesday as rising trade deficits and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz triggered cautious investor sentiment.
Pakistan Inflation Hits Double Digits as Energy Crisis and Transport Costs Surge in April 2026
Consumer inflation in Pakistan surged to 11 percent in April 2026, driven by global energy supply shocks and rising transport costs, prompting a central bank rate hike.
IMF Signals Tax Expansion Strategy in Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Under $7 Billion Program
IMF outlines Pakistan’s FY27 budget priorities focusing on tax base expansion, fiscal discipline, and economic stability under the $7 billion loan program.
FBR Links Over 12000 Major Retailers to POS System to Meet IMF Conditionality
The Federal Board of Revenue has accelerated the documentation of Pakistan’s retail sector by connecting 12,861 Tier-1 businesses to its digital invoicing system.
Pakistan Achieves Massive Fiscal Consolidation as Deficit Shrinks to 64 Billion in FY2026
Pakistan reports a major economic turnaround for Jul-Jan FY2026 with the fiscal deficit dropping to Rs. 64.7 billion and a primary surplus of 3.2 percent of GDP.