Economy

First-quarter inflows jump 14% to USD 10.9 billion, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source of overseas transfers.

Government aims to support 125,000 housing units as Shehbaz Sharif presses banks to speed up disbursements and expand SME and agricultural lending

The aircraft are scheduled to enter flight operations for Pakistan’s national carrier in November 2026, as Norse expands its aircraft-leasing business.

Total registered companies reached 317,002, with information technology leading new incorporations and Punjab recording the highest number of registrations

OCAC says using historical import costs when PSO has no recent cargo can leave oil marketing companies unable to recover current procurement costs

Pakistan Express Clearing System will replace physical movement of cheques, with nationwide coverage due by April 2027

SBP says greater use of financial services drove the gain, supported by Raast's expansion and the launch of digital banks

Overseas borrowers have raised 115.5 billion yuan this year as low Chinese interest rates and easier cross-border rules expand yuan financing

Draft rules would allow cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats to enter under tax facilitation for re-export or production of meat and meat products for overseas markets

Weekly service will connect Karachi with major European ports as exporters face longer transit times and higher freight costs from global shipping disruptions

Four authorized vendors will support electronic monitoring across packaged tea, household electronics, paper, edible oil and ghee, and leather manufacturing

Poverty increased after repeated economic and climate shocks, while higher fuel costs and regional disruption are putting further pressure on household incomes

PIB yields near 12.5% offer a wide nominal premium over Gulf benchmark rates, though currency and repatriation risks remain key constraints

Regulator projects river inflows of 21.268 million acre-feet for Rabi 2026-27 as available water storage remains below anticipated levels

Regulator finds no substantial competition concerns after reviewing the fertilizer companies’ urea overlap; Fatima had already divested its entire Agritech stake

SECMC’s Phase III expansion could lower LEPCL’s generation cost, boost plant utilization and raise returns for investors in the power plant and coal mine

Water Resources leads spending among ministries, while NHA and power projects account for PKR 17.47 billion in corporate outlays

Institute says USD 41.59 billion in fiscal year 2025-26 inflows strengthened external stability but cannot substitute for exports, investment and broader foreign-exchange earnings

Sources say negotiations could conclude by October 7 and pave the way for about USD 1.2 billion in financing, with no new taxes expected this fiscal year

Shipments total 61,679 metric tons as government looks to build on new Russian market access and expand access to the European Union