Economy

Shehbaz Sharif orders Gulf investor roadshows and faster implementation of refinery modernization reforms

Fitch says the new sovereign sukuk structure will boost issuance and strengthen Islamic banks' funding options

Central bank's foreign exchange intervention rises nearly 7% from a year earlier, reflecting stronger external inflows and continued reserve accumulation

USD 21.5 billion is due during the fiscal year, with foreign exchange reserves projected to rise to USD 20.2 billion by December

Improving inflation and record remittances support economic stability, but geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are likely to keep policymakers cautious

Gallup survey shows outlook turns positive for the first time in three quarters, but businesses remain wary of the FY2026-27 budget, inflation and power outages

Finance minister highlights stronger fiscal indicators as talks focus on reforms and capital markets

SNGPL accounts for more than PKR 542 billion in unpaid RLNG bills, while delayed payments continue to strain the state-owned oil marketer's cash flow

The latest cargo cost USD 21.88/mmbtu, highlighting the premium Pakistan paid to secure fuel during regional geopolitical tensions

New system gives OGRA authority to revise fuel prices daily as government seeks quicker response to global oil market swings

Ratings agency cites IMF-backed reforms, stronger public finances and higher foreign exchange reserves; outlook remains stable

OICCI says policy delays and weak regulation are holding back agricultural productivity and investment

Reuters reports previously undisclosed request aims to bolster reserves, support the rupee and reduce reliance on multilateral lenders

Improved foreign exchange liquidity allows multinational companies to clear delayed earnings and dividends in FY26

Export earnings jump 78% from a year earlier, with IT freelancers contributing more than USD 1.16 billion

PLL awards July 27-28 cargo to TotalEnergies after receiving a single bid, extending the steady rise in spot LNG procurement costs

Federal cabinet approves market-linked mechanism based on seven-day rolling average of global oil prices, eliminating need for government approval on working days

SNGPL halted RLNG supplies following a government directive linked to regional disruptions, forcing the fertilizer producer to suspend operations

Expanded 48-team tournament paid a record USD 871 million to participating nations, nearly double the 2022 prize fund

June electricity generation fell 2.3% year-on-year as weaker demand and LNG supply disruptions offset gains from imported coal