HeadlinesPakistan’s external financing needs projected at $21.2 billion, 4.6% of GDP, for FY27: IMF
Fund estimates gross financing requirements to rise to $29.9 billion in FY28; says programme remains fully financed with support from bilateral and multilateral partners
May 16, 2026
HeadlinesADB and AIIB support andmark Pakistan Panda Bond with partial guarantee structure in China market debut
Development banks back $250 million CNY 1.75 billion sustainable issuance, setting precedent for partial credit guarantees in China’s onshore bond market.
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesBusiness groups demand probe into Lakpass Customs warehouse fire
Transporters and traders allege blaze was staged to conceal theft of seized goods worth billions
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesCCOP clears structure for privatisation of three power Discos, plans 51%–100% stake sale
Committee chaired by Ishaq Dar approves transaction framework for Islamabad, Gujranwala and Faisalabad power utilities to bring in private sector management control.
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesPunjab allows Lahore markets to stay open till 10pm as Eid shopping demand builds
Government extends business hours until June 1, easing earlier restrictions amid trader pressure and expected surge in Eidul Azha commercial activity.
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesAurangzeb calls Pakistan’s first Panda bond a historic milestone after CNY 1.75 billion debut in China
Finance minister says oversubscribed sustainable issuance under a CNY 7.2 billion programme opens a new chapter in Pakistan’s financial ties with China and global capital markets.
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesSBP scales up Eidul Adha “Go Cashless” drive, expands coverage to 96 cattle markets
Central bank deploys 22 banks, QR payments and temporary limit relaxations as it pushes digital transactions to replace cash-based trade during Eid 2026 livestock season.
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesChinese tech group to set up Pakistan digital HQ, targeting $10 billion in trade
New platform is expected to connect Pakistani SMEs with Chinese buyers and suppliers as business-to-business cooperation gains momentum.
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan enters top 10 global exporters of truck, bus radial tyres
Service Long March Tyres plans ₨5.55 billion IPO, offering 389.7 million shares at floor price of ₨14.25 as company targets expansion of TBR capacity to 2.6 million tyres by FY29
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesLeather sector seeks lower taxes, simplified compliance in FY27 budget
Industry urges tariff rationalisation, duty relief on raw materials and one-window taxation system to improve export competitiveness
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesCotton prices surge as Pakistan’s ginning season begins in second week of May for first time
Phutti prices rise to ₨11,600 per 40kg and lint rates climb to ₨22,500 per maund as early arrivals reach Punjab and Sindh ginning factories
May 15, 2026
HeadlinesGovt gives no clarity on Super Tax withdrawal in FY27 budget
State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani acknowledges corporate tax burden remains high as Senate panel discusses impact of Super Tax on business activity
May 15, 2026