Economy

The 3-year bond priced at a 2.5% coupon attracted $1.26 billion in demand

The surge is driven by Service Long March Tyres Limited which has expanded its footprint since starting operations in 2022

Domestic debt servicing cost has fallen 23% year-on-year to PKR 4.95 trillion in nine months of FY26

Sehl Account limits raised to PKR 1 million and Sahulat Account limits to PKR 3 million

Rising energy costs and producer prices drive borrowing costs higher and lift rate expectations

Textile body warns move would undermine cotton research, worsen production decline and increase reliance on costly imports

Pakistan’s development spending, industrial output and remittances all post gains in FY26

FBR briefs ministers on proposals to detect false tax data, curb smuggling, and e-auctions

Per capita income at $1,901 as Pakistan posts strongest multi-quarter GDP performance in years

Finance Minister outlines stabilization efforts, export gains and structural reforms as IMF stresses fiscal discipline and sustained reform momentum

SBP reports Pakistan freelancers earned USD 985 million in FY25 despite payment hurdles

Lower borrowing costs, strong SBP profits and higher non-tax revenues help government narrow fiscal gap to 0.7% of GDP

Fund’s representative notes challenges for Pakistan despite economic stabilization

FCC disposes of a long-running illegal construction case, withdraws earlier restrictions

Pakistan posted its lowest-ever nine-month fiscal deficit alongside a 3.2% primary surplus

Major multinationals including P&G, Shell, and Microsoft have scaled back in Pakistan. Here's what's driving the exits and what the data shows about FDI.

Despite short-term stability, SBP flags medium-term risks to growth, remittances, and fiscal balance

FBR amendments would require embassy verification, security clearance, and expanded disclosure of foreign funding and ownership

European gas prices expected to stay elevated as LNG flows face disruption

Petroleum minister says every company should set its own prices and do its own procurement