The institute says petroleum shocks can feed inflation for three to nine months and wants future rate cuts tied to easing core inflation and a stable rupee
Petrol price in Pakistan rose PKR 29.95 in a week as international benchmarks climbed, while levies stayed unchanged and the rupee was broadly steady
Benchmark index loses 4,817 points in a volatile week as oil tops $100, domestic fuel prices climb and investors turn to the IMF review and rate decision
Posts vacant due to transfers, postings and promotions are excluded as federal departments revise rosters under Pakistan’s right-sizing drive.
Petrol jumps 6.18% and diesel 5.49% week-on-week, even as several food items get cheaper
FIA cleared to take key accused into custody as investigation into PKR 44 billion fraud continues
IPO could raise up to PKR 1.92 billion, with book building September 21-22 and public subscription September 28-29 on the PSX
Competitive bids topped PKR 1.3 trillion for the PIB floating rate buyback auction as Pakistan's early debt retirement push nears PKR 6.5 trillion
PLL's latest spot LNG tender drew zero bids even as a Qatari LNG cargo eased supply strain, with Pakistan's LNG imports down 30% on the year
SBP reserves climb by USD 1.21 billion on commercial loan proceeds, with Eurobond inflows expected to add further boost
Pakistan's auto policy 2026-31 draft proposes EV tax breaks, cheaper local EV parts and an end to hybrid concessions, with IMF talks in October
Proposed changes include a lower 65% income threshold, longer financing tenures and new access for group trusts and employee funds
CEO Aamir Ibrahim says AI transformation depends on reskilling staff, as the company inducts 100 associates into its AI program
An updated economic outlook by BMI (Fitch Solutions) forecasts the Pakistani rupee will maintain stability around PKR 278 per US dollar through 2026, supported by elevated interest rates, a $3 billion Eurobond issuance, and improved foreign-exchange reserves despite risks from high oil prices
A 10% fare increase follows a PKR 18 rise in diesel prices over 17 days, as transporters press the government to implement their agreement fully
Exporters with income above PKR 500 million get full super tax exemption if realized export proceeds exceed 80% of turnover
Sharif has urged banks to expand lending to farmers, SMEs and homebuyers, with government support for lenders who comply.
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh warns rising oil prices and Middle East tensions could raise Pakistan's import bill and squeeze exporters' competitiveness
PLL's tender for a Sept 12-16 cargo drew zero bids, after two earlier September tenders were scrapped over prices above USD 26 per MMBtu
Inflows reached USD 7.29bn in the first two months of FY27, up 15% from a year earlier, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source
