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Pakistan's short-term weekly inflation decreased by 0.45% due to a sharp plunge in tomato and petroleum prices, though the annual rate remains at 11.94%
Project aims to strengthen transmission network, unlock more renewable energy and reduce outages under the first phase of a 10-year reform program
Higher energy costs, external uncertainty and risks to remittance inflows weigh on economic outlook as lender says FY2026 economy grew 3.7%
Pakistan's stock market investor base grew 48% in a year, driven largely by young investors, as the SECP rolls out new digital reforms
Regional growth for 2026 lowered to 4.9% as prolonged energy market disruptions fuel inflation and raise downside risks
IMF, World Bank, IEA and WTO urge reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying uncertainty continues despite easing fuel and fertilizer prices
