PLL awards July 15-16 delivery to BP Singapore at USD 18.2345/MMBtu after accepting the lowest bid amid intermittent contractual supplies
SNGPL extends force majeure on RLNG supplies to power plants, with fuel shortages expected to persist until early August, raising the risk of localized load shedding
Record-sized shipment helps avert potential power shortages after force majeure halted scheduled deliveries amid regional tension
Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices from July 12, pushing the petroleum levy on petrol to a record PKR80 per litre to meet IMF revenue targets
Pakistan's sovereign Sukuk issuance nearly doubled to a record PKR 3.5 trillion in FY2026 as the government deepens Islamic debt markets and reforms debt management
Late payment surcharges rise to PKR 1.723 trillion, nearly matching the principal outstanding amount, while tariff differential claims remain the largest driver of debt
Sector posts record growth as exporters expand into Asia-Pacific markets beyond the U.S. and Europe
Project aims to strengthen transmission network, unlock more renewable energy and reduce outages under the first phase of a 10-year reform program
Higher energy costs, external uncertainty and risks to remittance inflows weigh on economic outlook as lender says FY2026 economy grew 3.7%
Central bank holdings rise by USD1.94 billion in a week as government inflows boost external buffers
Central bank targets 750,000 SME borrowers as it pushes banks to increase private sector lending
State-owned PLL invites bids for July 15-16 delivery while the country continues to rely on spot purchases to meet domestic demand
Overseas Pakistanis send a record USD 41.6 billion, strengthening external accounts despite a slowdown in June inflows
Regional growth for 2026 lowered to 4.9% as prolonged energy market disruptions fuel inflation and raise downside risks
OICCI survey cites worsening security in Karachi, persistent challenges in Balochistan and rising street crime as key factors weighing on business confidence
IMF, World Bank, IEA and WTO urge reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying uncertainty continues despite easing fuel and fertilizer prices
Lower transport costs fail to ease food inflation as seasonal shortages, supply disruptions and high retail margins keep vegetables and wheat flour expensive
Revenue forecast assumes no new taxes, with receipts expected to rise 11.7% on economic growth and higher compliance
Finance Minister Aurangzeb cited stronger growth, higher reserves and renewed market access
State Bank data shows government debt increased by PKR 5.93 trillion over the past year, while private sector borrowing strengthened and government borrowing slowed
