Economy

PCGA data show textile mills bought 3.45 million bales, while total unsold stock fell to 531,530 bales

Jameel Ahmad cites USD 21.5 billion in reserves, 3.7% growth and a third straight primary surplus

IMFC says depleted buffers, high debt and supply-chain disruptions leave economies vulnerable despite stronger-than-expected performance through recent shocks

Financial businesses and power lead quarterly inflows as Canada and China emerge as major investment sources; IT exports reach USD 435 million in September

Technology exports rose 18% year-on-year, while first-quarter FY27 exports reached USD 1.25 billion, according to Finance Ministry adviser Khurram Schehzad

Ahad Khan Cheema named incoming chair as Pakistan returns to the role for the first time since 1953

Proposed structure would combine a World Bank policy-based guarantee with MIGA coverage as Islamabad seeks long-term financing at competitive rates

IRSOA says ongoing initiatives such as digital invoicing, POS integration and faceless taxation should be evaluated before additional structural changes are introduced

Finance minister highlights stronger reserves, lower debt-servicing costs and fiscal consolidation as Islamabad seeks further improvement in its sovereign credit profile

Rashid Mahmood Langrial has called for regular meetings with industry representatives as senior FBR leadership remains in Karachi this week to address outstanding concerns.

Plan would use modern warehouses and electronic receipts to expand farm financing; regulator also targets 2.5 million capital-market investors

New unit will monitor news reports, social media and digital advertisements to identify suspected regulatory violations before formal complaints are received

Finance minister says Islamabad wants deeper commercial ties with Gulf states, China, the US and regional economies while diversifying exports and imports

Fund managers and mining executives see central-bank demand, government debt concerns and reserve diversification supporting bullion despite recent price volatility

KCCI says some areas face up to 14 hours of load-shedding, while K-Electric says temporary additional cuts linked to RLNG constraints have ended

Fund warns delaying adjustment will increase interest burdens, deepen fiscal vulnerabilities and leave governments with fewer policy options

Inflation is projected to rise to 4.7% before easing in 2027, while energy importers outside the technology value chain face the toughest conditions

Finance minister outlines further Panda bonds, sukuk and a rupee-denominated, dollar-settled international bond as Pakistan seeks cheaper, longer-term financing

Aurangzeb says 2026–27 agenda will focus on debt management, technical cooperation and new development-financing instruments

Aurangzeb discusses sukuk, Panda bonds and tokenization as separate IFC and Saudi Fund meetings focus on private-sector growth, infrastructure and investment