Pakistan’s Growth Strategy Faces Major Setback as Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil Shock and Economic Pressure
Pakistan’s economic recovery plans are under pressure after the prolonged US-Iran conflict disrupted global energy markets, raised oil prices, and threatened inflation, exports, and currency stability. Policymakers are now being urged to accelerate austerity reforms, widen the tax base, and push investment-led growth.
PSW and TDAP Sign Landmark MoU to Digitalize Pakistan Trade Ecosystem and Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Pakistan Single Window and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan have partnered to digitalize trade processes, integrate digital portals, and support women-led SMEs.
Finance Minister Announces 4 Percent Economic Growth Target at Historic EU-Pakistan Business Forum
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb projects 4 percent GDP growth for Pakistan in FY26, highlighting a 1 billion dollar current account surplus and surging IT exports.
Pakistan Export Growth Stagnates in European Markets Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Competition
Pakistan faces export challenges in Western and Northern Europe due to the US-Iran conflict and new EU-India trade pacts despite maintaining GSP Plus status.
Pakistan Launch First Refrigerated TIR Export Shipment to Central Asia via Iran Corridor
Pakistan launches its inaugural reefer TIR export shipment of beef from Karachi to Uzbekistan via the Gabd Rimdan corridor to boost Central Asian trade.
Prime Minister Coordinator Outlines Inflation Reduction Strategy and Relief Measures for Federal Budget
Prime Minister Coordinator Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan confirms the upcoming federal budget will prioritize public relief and austerity without imposing new financial burdens.
Pakistan US Trade Balance February 2026 Export Growth and Import Trends
Pakistan reports a 3.62 percent increase in exports to the United States reaching 4.156 billion dollars while imports from the US surged by over 27 percent.
Pakistan Fan Industry Accelerates Energy Efficient DC Fan Manufacturing to Boost Regional Exports
Local manufacturers in Gujrat and Gujranwala coordinate with federal ministers to scale DC fan production and target Middle Eastern and African markets.
Shipping Agents Confirm No War Surcharges on Pakistan Transit Cargo
Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces relief in demurrage charges and denies unjustified war surcharges for Pakistani shipments.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion Amid Export Slump
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals a 22.65% surge in the trade deficit during the first nine months of FY26 as imports double export values.