Economy

The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed all appeals challenging the tax

SBP buys $2.5 billion in first four months of FY26, down 23% year on year

Tariff uncertainty and commodity volatility cited

PM Shehbaz Sharif asks officials to pursue growth-friendly concessions in talks

Two rental and one investment-based scheme approved

Governor says external obligations largely covered

The decision was contrary to analysts' expectations of a second successive cut in the policy rate

Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore airports to be outsourced under privatization plan

Calls broader tax base key to stabilizing Pakistan’s economy

Analysts say unchanged policy rate could lead to a period of correction

Analysts say revised rates reflect changing market conditions and declining international prices for data storage devices

Brokerage expects 75-basis-point cut as inflation eases and bond yields fall

Banks to obtain revised undertakings through PSW system

Authorities seal illegal pumps, shift sales to legal channels

Central bank cites stronger earnings and smoother forex transfers