Economy

In meeting with the Fund's delegation, the minister highlighted progress on right-sizing the federal government

Finance minister says ensuring the availability of energy supplies is the government’s primary objective

Virtual sessions to cover fiscal targets, tax shortfall and debt outlook under existing schedule

Electricity, food prices push annual CPI higher as core inflation remains elevated

Global shipping lines have also adjusted operations due to growing security concerns in the region

Analysts warn crude could hit $100-$150 as tanker delays and LNG risks raise import concerns

Government says no immediate supply risk despite Gulf tensions

Analysts warn higher crude could widen deficit, pressure rupee and deepen PSX losses

Kuwait authorities halt trading until further notice after missile strikes

The Fund has already revised the annual target for FY26 from PKR 14.13 trillion to PKR 13.98 trillion

Food and fuel prices drive monthly uptick, rate cut prospects dim ahead of March policy

The new prices have taken effect from March 1

SECP officials briefed the delegation on new insurance law for opening the market, improving ease of doing business

Group calls for super tax abolition, lower corporate rates and energy reforms to drive export-led growth

NEPRA flags low plant utilization as key factor behind high electricity tariffs

The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has also set a uniform 5% end-user pricing for borrowers

Week-on-week, the inflation registered a decline of 0.54%