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Pakistan worker remittances fall 5% to $3.8 billion in March
Cumulative nine-month inflows cross $30 billion in FY26; inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE dip by up to 7%
Apr 08, 2026
Apr 08, 2026
Cumulative nine-month inflows cross $30 billion in FY26; inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE dip by up to 7%
Govt reviews rates as ceasefire-driven decline in global crude offers relief
Rates drop across tenors while PSX rallies on improving regional outlook
Expert says solar adoption in Pakistan cushions the power sector amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis
IRSA advisory body convenes in Islamabad to set provincial withdrawals for the April–September cropping season
Officials say repayment reinforces Pakistan's improved fiscal management
Govt to revisit IMF targets as Middle East tensions reshape fiscal outlook
Rising global prices and fuel costs trigger pre-season surge
Govt plans Panda bonds and commercial borrowing under IMF program
Reforms eliminate repetitive documentation, speed up transactions
Report calls for joint action to tackle widening global imbalances
Regulator proposes smart metering rollout, domestic manufacturing incentives, and national solar registry
Finance minister says more cargoes will arrive within the next few days
Motiwala demands swift tax refunds, gas tariff tariff rationalization to support local industries
Pakistan’s fuel prices outpace India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka when converted to rupees
Islamabad seeks Saudi support, eyes $5 billion alternative financing amid external pressure
Move will enable Islamic financial institutions to expand financing to small businesses, farmers
PM says cabinet will donate six months’ salary to national exchequer
The price hike has failed to curb shortages in the market
The surge comes on the back of higher LPG, diesel, gas, and petrol prices
