Economy

High-speed diesel could climb PKR 4.16 as global crude rebounds,

The association cited the Israel-US war on Iran and regional instability as evidence that industrial self-sufficiency is critical of national defense

The cabinet body also approved PKR 3.9 billion for youth skill development, new gemstone policy

Deposits could reach PKR 14.5 trillion and branches expand to 7,800 by year-end

Auto sales doubled to 22,015 units in April as easing financing costs and new variant fuel demand

Pakistan has invited investors to bid for 51–100% stakes in FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO, marking a major step in its power sector privatization drive

Officials expect current fiscal year growth to miss target at 3.7%, despite gains in manufacturing, construction and agriculture

Idrees Textile Mills Limited says “unfavourable market conditions” have disrupted its operations

Finance minister says Pakistan is exploring new technologies to support economic modernization

Domestic cotton production is projected at 6.94 million bales against the consumption of 14.15 million

Government pledges PKR 860 billion in new taxes as it ends fuel subsidies, raises power tariffs and speeds up privatization under IMF conditions

The 10-month number almost matches the exports recorded in the entire FY25

Goods imports jumped to $5.97 billion in April while remittances fell from March's high

Business body calls for exporter incentives, lower corporate taxes and higher income thresholds to boost growth and investment

MF report says Islamabad commits to debt reduction, market-based reforms and tighter oversight of foreign exchange and financial sectors

Corporate registrations rise 21% in February-April 2026 as regulator expands digitization, compliance and business facilitation measures

Fund warns poverty and slowing growth are compounding risks to macroeconomic stability

The regulator clears an extension of 104MW and an additional 100MW from TAVANIR

Surplus LNG contracts, delayed DISCO reforms and mounting energy sector financial pressures weigh on Pakistan

US 30-year Treasury yields climb above 5.1% and Japan's 30-year yield hit 4% for the first time since 1999