Economy

Central bank cites stable inflation and recovery, while external risks and global uncertainty keep outlook cautious

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says agreement reflects Pakistan’s diplomatic role and strengthens investor confidence amid record IPO activity

Finance Bill 2026 would tax gains from policies redeemed within seven years while exempting death and disability benefits

PTC proposes treating the 1.25% turnover tax as a final levy on exporters and suggests a lower corporate tax rate as an alternative

Finance minister says tax cuts, export incentives and structural reforms aim to shift economy from stabilization to sustained growth

The fifth consecutive cut comes as oil prices slide on US-Iran peace hopes

Pakistan's 2026-27 budget proposes Rs200 billion in tariff cuts across 7,500+ industrial items, aligned with the National Tariff Policy 2025-2030. Here's what changes.

OICCI backs Pakistan's federal budget for 2026-27 but warns the formal sector bears a disproportionate tax load while the cash economy grows

Pakistan's top business body welcomed tax relief measures in the federal budget 2026-27 but urged the government to prioritize industrial growth and export expansion

Pakistan's federal budget introduces a fixed tax scheme for small retailers, a withholding tax on social media earnings, and new duties on luxury vehicles and e-cigarettes

Pakistan's FY2026-27 budget proposes income tax cuts across four salary brackets, relief for businesses, and a new retail tax regime, targeting 17.6% revenue growth

Pakistan's FY2026-27 federal budget allocates PKR 8.05 trillion to debt servicing, nearly 43% of total spending, as the government targets PKR 15.26 trillion in tax revenue.

Income and sales tax concessions increased in FY2025, while customs duty exemptions fell sharply as the government tightened import-related incentives

Government seeks to meet IMF conditions through higher revenue collection, fiscal discipline and expanded tax enforcement while targeting 4.1% economic growth

Pakistan's successful Eurobond and Panda Bond issuances signaled renewed investor confidence and restored access to global markets

Private-sector credit increased 12% year-on-year during July-March FY2026, driven by demand from manufacturing, trade, transport and agriculture sectors

Pakistan's Economic Survey 2025-26 says the country remains vulnerable to global oil price swings but stronger external buffers are limiting the immediate impact

Pakistan's transport, energy and media sectors posted uneven results in July-March FY2026, with electricity output at 92,835 GWh and petroleum demand up 3.5%

Pakistan's ICT sector posted a $2.91 billion trade surplus in the first nine months of FY2026, with freelance exports surging 51% year-on-year

Pakistan's fiscal deficit fell to a historic low of 0.7% of GDP in July-March FY2026, driven by stronger revenues and lower debt costs, the Economic Survey 2025-26 shows