Pakistan Business

Exchange companies sold $6bn to banks in FY26, averaging $500m monthly, as Pakistan's remittances hit a record $41.6 billion

Production plan aims to reverse last season's weak harvest as extreme heat raises concerns over crop yields

PLL awards July 15-16 delivery to BP Singapore at USD 18.2345/MMBtu after accepting the lowest bid amid intermittent contractual supplies

SNGPL extends force majeure on RLNG supplies to power plants, with fuel shortages expected to persist until early August, raising the risk of localized load shedding

Record-sized shipment helps avert potential power shortages after force majeure halted scheduled deliveries amid regional tension

Pakistan's first marine bunkering operation at Gwadar Port expands the country's fuel supply network and regional shipping role.

Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices from July 12, pushing the petroleum levy on petrol to a record PKR80 per litre to meet IMF revenue targets

Pakistan's sovereign Sukuk issuance nearly doubled to a record PKR 3.5 trillion in FY2026 as the government deepens Islamic debt markets and reforms debt management

Late payment surcharges rise to PKR 1.723 trillion, nearly matching the principal outstanding amount, while tariff differential claims remain the largest driver of debt

Sector posts record growth as exporters expand into Asia-Pacific markets beyond the U.S. and Europe

Pakistan's short-term weekly inflation decreased by 0.45% due to a sharp plunge in tomato and petroleum prices, though the annual rate remains at 11.94%

Project aims to strengthen transmission network, unlock more renewable energy and reduce outages under the first phase of a 10-year reform program

Higher energy costs, external uncertainty and risks to remittance inflows weigh on economic outlook as lender says FY2026 economy grew 3.7%

Central bank holdings rise by USD1.94 billion in a week as government inflows boost external buffers

Central bank targets 750,000 SME borrowers as it pushes banks to increase private sector lending

State-owned PLL invites bids for July 15-16 delivery while the country continues to rely on spot purchases to meet domestic demand

Pakistan's expired Auto Policy and new budget changes have left hybrid-focused carmakers facing uncertainty while legacy manufacturers remain largely unaffected

Pakistan's stock market investor base grew 48% in a year, driven largely by young investors, as the SECP rolls out new digital reforms