Pakistan Industrialists Push for SBP Policy Rate Cut to Stimulate Business Activity
Leading industrialists, including Musadaq Zulqarnain and Gohar Ejaz, have urged the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy rate from 11% to support economic growth, exports, and industrial competitiveness, ahead of the final MPC meeting of 2025.
Pakistan Govt Asks SBP to Fix SME Credit Crunch as Businesses Demand Easier Loans and Simple Taxes
Pakistan government directs State Bank to address SME credit crisis as small businesses demand easier financing, fixed tax regime, and relief from high energy costs to boost growth and exports.
SBP Ends Export Development Surcharge Collection After Federal Exemption
The State Bank of Pakistan has halted the collection of the Export Development Surcharge after the government exempted all exported goods, offering relief to exporters and reducing transactional costs.
Government Moves to Restructure Export Framework, Orders Five-Year Audit of EDF
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif abolishes the Export Development Surcharge and orders a five-year third-party audit of the EDF as part of a broad reform drive to improve Pakistan’s export competitiveness and transparency.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit with Middle East Narrows in Q1 FY26 as Energy Imports Shift
Pakistan’s trade gap with Middle Eastern economies narrowed in the first quarter of FY26 due to reduced regional imports, especially oil, alongside a decline in exports, according to State Bank data.
USA Retains Top Position as Pakistan’s Leading Export Destination in September 2025
The USA remained Pakistan’s top export destination in September 2025 with $530.44 million in shipments, while China and the UK followed. Exports showed resilience across key markets despite mixed regional performance.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Surges 46% in September 2025 Amid Falling Exports and Rising Imports
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged 46% in September 2025 to US$3.3 billion, driven by falling exports and rising imports, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Explore Economic Corridor to Boost Trade and Investment
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are exploring the Pak-Saudi Economic Corridor to enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity. The corridor aims to replicate CPEC’s success while aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s development goals.
Karachi Port Expands Depth to Host Mega Vessels, Boosting Pakistan’s Trade Potential
Karachi Port launches a major dredging project to handle mega vessels of 13,000+ TEUs and expand bulk cargo capacity, aiming to boost Pakistan’s trade competitiveness by 2026.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens 30% YoY to $2.9 Billion in August 2025 Amid Export Decline
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $2.9 billion in August 2025, driven by shrinking exports and rising imports. Official data highlights growing external pressures, with the trade gap up nearly 30% year-on-year despite a month-on-month improvement.