Economy

Federal development spending reaches only PKR 103.88 billion against a PKR 1 trillion allocation despite PKR 412.29 billion being authorized

Petrol becomes 10.6% cheaper and diesel falls 7.9% since October 31 as easing US-Iran tensions push international crude prices lower

Individuals can join the Active Taxpayer List without paying the surcharge by undertaking not to acquire property for six months

Investment-grade sukuk remain more liquid than lower-rated instruments, with market conditions varying across countries, sectors and currencies

TCP seeks international buyers for approximately 108,000 metric tons of surplus sugar after an earlier tender with a USD 660-per-ton minimum price attracted no bids

October inflows reach USD 3.89 billion, up 14% year over year, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source

Cryptocurrency falls 6% following major theft, a smaller decline than in previous crises, as Fitch sees signs of improving market liquidity

Investments climb 477% since 2018, highlighting banks' dominant role in government borrowing and concerns over private-sector credit

EVs up to USD 50,000 would keep a 1% sales tax instead of the 18% the IMF sought, according to official documents and sources

Under the framework approved on November 4, 90% of indigenous LPG will be auctioned and 10% given to state-owned marketers

Pakistan's largest oil and gas producer plans new drilling and exploration projects as pipeline bottlenecks constrain output from key fields

The vessel is expected in Karachi between November 17 and 20, marking the revival of Pakistan’s offshore exploration efforts after nearly two decades

PM Shehbaz Sharif directs authorities to set clear timelines for a cashless economy, with most government departments expected to complete digitization by December

Imports rise 11.8% year over year, outpacing export growth of 2.8%, while the July-October FY27 trade deficit increases 16%

World Bank data show China remains Pakistan's largest bilateral creditor, while new borrowing from private lenders carries significantly higher interest rates

Nasdaq 100 tumbles 6.4% as investors fear tighter regulation and a slowdown in spending on AI infrastructure

Investors must not panic and should wait.

Nearly all new registrations were completed online, bringing Pakistan's total registered companies to 321,794

More than 220,000 applications have been received under the housing program, with approved financing totaling PKR 533 billion

Saudi Arabia has separately extended a USD 3 billion facility as Pakistan works to meet its external debt obligations for FY27