ECC Approves Wheat Disposal, Petroleum Imports and Key Economic Measures
ECC approves PASSCO wheat disposal, petroleum imports through bonded storage, an OQ Trading-PSO agreement, K-IV funding and Reko Diq security support.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Rises To $3.98 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $3.98 billion in July 2026, up 26.1% year on year, as imports rose 18.9% while exports increased 10.4%.
PIDE Warns of Significant Macroeconomic Risks to Pakistan Amid Middle East Energy Volatility
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics issues a policy alert on how rising oil prices and Strait of Hormuz tensions could destabilize Pakistan’s inflation and reserves.
State Bank of Pakistan Relaxes Energy Import Rules with Temporary CIF Approval to Secure Fuel Supply
SBP issues a 60-day waiver on petroleum import regulations allowing CIF basis shipments to mitigate energy supply risks amid global shipping and geopolitical volatility.