Pakistan Business

Principal receivables stand at PKR 528.5 billion, while late-payment surcharges account for another PKR 379.3 billion

Industry body pushes for faster loan processing and financing access for indirect exporters as textile sector seeks competitive edge

Exports rise 17.6% from a year earlier, but a larger increase in imports pushes the first-quarter trade gap to USD 10.79 billion

SPI stands 11.53% higher than a year earlier as 20 essential items become more expensive, while diesel records the largest weekly decline

Talks cover cash support through BISP, gas tariff reforms and measures to contain circular debt in the power and gas sectors

Chairman Asad Shafi says exports could increase by USD 10 billion within two to three years if energy, financing and regulatory conditions become more competitive

Industry volumes rise 6% in the first quarter of FY2027, while PSO sales climb 12% in September and 18% during the quarter

Fashion retailer combines pre-IPO placement with upcoming public offering as it funds Experience Store expansion and targets higher profits

Adding 30,000 range-extended electric vehicles annually over five years could displace 1.2 billion litres of petrol

Annual CPI slows from 11.15% in August but prices rise 1.27% during the month, with electricity and motor fuel costs remaining key pressure points

Special Savings sees largest increase of 74 basis points, while three-month short-term savings rate falls by 6 basis points

SECP chairman says REITs can widen access to real estate investment as 13 public offerings raise PKR26 billion and investor base reaches 630,000

Manufacturing, agriculture and external-sector indicators improve as remittances, IT exports and stronger reserves support activity, while high oil prices remain the main risk

Government exceeds PKR700 billion target as three-, six- and 12-month cutoff yields rise by 49–75 basis points

FBR tax collection expected to reach PKR 3.07 trillion in first quarter of fiscal year as government works toward its PKR 15.26 trillion annual revenue target

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad are also expected at Thursday’s event in Karachi

About 5.2 million Tax Year 2026 returns have been filed as business groups and tax professionals press the government for additional time

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

Board says it is resolving registration issues and coordinating with trade bodies to ensure smooth implementation