Pakistan’s GDP Expands 3.04% in FY2025 as Economy Reaches $407 Billion
Pakistan’s GDP growth accelerated to 3.04% in FY2025, with improved performance in agriculture, industry, and services. The economy’s total size has now reached $407 billion, driven by upward revisions in national accounts and stronger output across key sectors.
Mashreq Digital Bank Launch Marks Major Leap in Pakistan’s Digital Banking Landscape
The launch of Mashreq Digital Bank in Pakistan draws praise from industry leaders and government officials, marking a transformative step in the country’s digital banking journey and boosting investor confidence.
PM Shehbaz Welcomes Bloomberg Report Highlighting Sharp Decline in Pakistan’s Default Risk
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauds Bloomberg’s latest report recognizing Pakistan as the world’s second most improved economy in reducing default risk, attributing the progress to strong governance, fiscal reforms, and renewed investor confidence.
Pakistan Records Sharpest Drop in Default Risk, Second-Best Global Performer in Emerging Markets
Pakistan has posted one of the steepest declines in sovereign default risk worldwide, emerging as the second-best performer among global economies, according to CDS-implied data by Bloomberg. The improvement reflects rising investor confidence, policy stability, and ongoing IMF-backed reforms.
Rehmat Ali Hasnie Highlights Power of Financial Ecosystems in Driving Pakistan’s Economic Transformation
At the Pakistan Business Summit in Peshawar, NBP President & CEO Rehmat Ali Hasnie underscored the vital role of financial ecosystems, renewable financing, and investor confidence in accelerating Pakistan’s national growth and sustainable development.
SBP Unveils Zero-Markup Financing Scheme for Electric Bikes and Rickshaws to Drive Green Mobility
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new zero-markup financing scheme to promote electric bikes and rickshaws nationwide, aiming to reduce fuel dependency and accelerate Pakistan’s shift toward eco-friendly transportation. The initiative targets over 116,000 e-bikes and 3,000 e-rickshaws in 2025–26, with inclusive financing terms and full markup subsidy by the federal government.
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hold Steady at $19.80 Billion: SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reports that the country’s total foreign exchange reserves remain steady at $19.80 billion for the week ending September 26, 2025. Slight fluctuations between central and commercial bank holdings indicate continued stability in Pakistan’s external financial position, with an expected boost from upcoming IMF disbursements.
Pakistani Rupee Inches Up Against US Dollar Amid Global Market Shifts
The Pakistani rupee saw a marginal gain against the US dollar in inter-bank trading on Monday, supported by stable domestic flows and muted global currency volatility, as global markets reacted to political and monetary developments in Japan and the United States.
FBR Officials Accused of Pressuring Taxpayers to Pay Sales Tax Without Due Process
Serious allegations have surfaced against field officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for allegedly coercing registered taxpayers into making upfront sales tax payments without adjudication proceedings, violating the Sales Tax Act and Supreme Court rulings.
Easypaisa CEO Jahanzeb Khan to Speak at Pakistan Business Summit 2025 in Peshawar
Easypaisa President and CEO Jahanzeb Khan will address the Pakistan Business Summit 2025 in Peshawar, joining top leaders to discuss Pakistan’s economic future, investment opportunities, sustainability, and digital transformation.