Economy

Government will cut net T-bill issuance, raise Sukuk and fixed-rate PIBs, and seek more than USD 2 billion from international bond markets in FY27

Pakistan tells IMF it expects USD 21.5 billion in external debt repayments this year as talks also cover farm taxes, reserves and automobile policy

ARL's FY26 utilization rose to 71% as it advanced a USD 600 million Euro-V upgrade and tied further expansion to northern crude supplies

Higher electricity and fuel costs are set to drive September price pressures even as Pakistan inflation forecasts point to a softer annual CPI reading

Tax professionals call for stronger tax administration, faster refunds and lower compliance costs as Pakistan expands digitalization and documentation reforms

The industry wants tighter documentation, automated exemptions and faster refunds to curb alleged tax evasion in informal manufacturing

Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme offers quarterly cash prizes to eligible recipients, with the first PKR 4 billion draw set for January 15, 2027

BYD Pakistan has expanded to five models, including Atto 2 and Shark 6, as Mega Motor prepares to move from imported NEVs to local production

Mari Energies may spend about USD 1 billion on Ghazij/Shawal as security constraints curb North Waziristan growth and raise operating costs.

Pakistan's insurance sector assets reached PKR 4.09 trillion in 2025 as takaful and digital premiums grew, while penetration remained at 0.7%.

Sector reverses year-ago loss as diesel margins surge and refinery utilization climbs to 55%

Pakistan's RLNG prices fell sharply in September as two lower-cost Qatar cargoes eased costs after months of disruption and expensive spot purchases

Foreign investors urge Pakistan to cut red tape, widen the tax base and strengthen energy security as FDI falls despite macroeconomic stabilization

Appellate tribunal dismisses K-Electric's appeal, as utility calls the tariff "not financially sustainable"

Ali Pervaiz Malik directs authorities to secure supplies amid law-and-order risks, as Fuel Relief Scheme payments near completion

Foreign investors say delayed Income Tax and Sales Tax refunds are straining working capital and could weigh on business expansion and investment

Finance Minister Aurangzeb sought support for Boeing aircraft and refinery upgrades while also outlining Pakistan’s digital-economy and virtual-assets agenda in New York

Resilient US and eurozone activity and stronger Korean growth lift Fitch’s outlook, while tighter monetary policy pushes real interest rates higher

Finance minister also backs a regulated virtual-assets framework and COP31 implementation agenda during a series of high-level meetings in New York

The budget targets a 3.6% fiscal deficit as FBR collections are set to rise 17.6%, while defense and interest costs increase, ADB says