Economy

Fund’s representative notes challenges for Pakistan despite economic stabilization

FCC disposes of a long-running illegal construction case, withdraws earlier restrictions

Pakistan posted its lowest-ever nine-month fiscal deficit alongside a 3.2% primary surplus

Major multinationals including P&G, Shell, and Microsoft have scaled back in Pakistan. Here's what's driving the exits and what the data shows about FDI.

Despite short-term stability, SBP flags medium-term risks to growth, remittances, and fiscal balance

FBR amendments would require embassy verification, security clearance, and expanded disclosure of foreign funding and ownership

European gas prices expected to stay elevated as LNG flows face disruption

Petroleum minister says every company should set its own prices and do its own procurement

The tender for two spot cargoes of 140,000 cubic meters each was floated on May 9

The carrier left Qatar on May 2 and transited the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly after Iran permission

GPA chairman meets logistics, shipping companies in Karachi; discusses transshipment, feeder services

The project being built with a local partner, is expected to complete by December 2031

Tariff reductions aim to boost cargo traffic and position Gwadar as a regional trade hub

Inflows from overseas Pakistanis reached USD 33.86 billion in the first 10 months of FY26

Analysts say the ex-refinery price of diesel nearly doubled since March 1, but government could have cut the tax to ease the burden

Investment activity has jumped nearly 35% as local and overseas buyers shift focus from Dubai to Karachi

Aurangzeb oil import bill increased by over $1 billion between March and April due to higher oil prices

Criticism mounts as government returns to spot market two days after rejecting bids in a previous tender

PEPPCA Secretary-General Ibrar Khan says the cut could revive industrial gas demand and improve energy sector cash flows

The KSE-100 gained 8,122 points during the week ending May 9, settling at 171,116 points