Economy

Topline Securities say lower crop prices and rising input costs have eroded farmers’ purchasing power

Claim 150 textile units have shut in two years due to high cost of electricity

Majority expect gradual economic improvement, but political instability and job creation remain top concerns

Year-on-year, the Sensitive Price Indicator went up by 3.87%

In the first five months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, the LSM index went up 6% year-on-year

Move expands cashless payments, enables direct credit to bank accounts and digital wallets

Government absorbs price relief to boost revenue under fiscal pressure, IMF-linked commitments

The merger was announced last year by global automobile giants

Revised policy eliminates personal baggage scheme for car imports

Major global carriers agree to end inflated dollar billing, easing costs for traders and exporters

FBR says intelligence-led operations near Islamabad uncovered non-duty-paid vehicles, motorcycles and electronics

DRAP cites faster approvals, digitalization and transparency as drivers of export growth

Petrol, diesel prices may fall again from Jan. 16, offering relief to consumers and food inflation

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain see increases, while UAE, UK and Europe record declines

Data suggests Pakistani workforce is caught in "structural deterioration" where stagnating wages and a lack of social mobility are eroding the very fabric of society

Easing financial conditions and agriculture recovery support outlook, but higher imports and trade shocks loom

Tax authority plans tech-driven checkpoints with arrest powers to tackle illegal trade

Commerce Ministry directs FBR to ease congestion at Karachi, Gwadar ports and border crossings