HeadlinesPM orders fare freeze, extends transport subsidy by one month
Relief for motorcyclists and public transport continues as government rolls over support measures amid fuel price pressures
Apr 30, 2026
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HeadlinesPakistan FX reserves rise; SBP holdings up $730m on Eurobond proceeds
Central bank reserves reach $15.83bn in week to April 24; total liquid reserves stand at $21.27bn
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesPTCL rejects Etisalat exit claims, flags “speculative” reporting
Telecom operator points to acquisitions, 5G push and fibre expansion as it denies reports of UAE parent reviewing Pakistan exposure amid $799m dispute
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesVisa reports 80% surge in premium card spending during Ramazan, Eid
Total spending up 10% over Eid; outbound travel by Pakistani consumers rises 35%, inbound up 30%, post-Iftar transactions increase 30%
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesPTCL’s UAE shareholder reviews stake as part of global portfolio reassessment
Assessment remains at an early stage, with no decision taken on a possible exit, sources say
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan e-commerce sector loses $1.61 billion annually due to payment inefficiencies: report
Cart abandonment accounts for $0.97 billion of losses, delays add $0.46 billion; report cites $72 billion Asia-wide gap
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan launches first export consignment to Kyrgyzstan via land route
$59,314 consignment routed via Sost, China; new corridor opens Central Asia access amid Afghanistan route disruptions
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesGovt raises Rs1.339 trillion in T-bill auction as yields climb after SBP rate hike
One-month yield up 78bps to 11.48%, three-month 11.84%, six-month 11.98%, 12-month 12.10%; bids total Rs4.25 trillion
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesFMCG sector seeks expansion of GST Third Schedule to improve compliance
Industry proposes shifting essential goods to up-front 18% tax at manufacturing stage, cites Rs2.5 trillion already covered, aims to reduce evasion, overcharging
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesKarachi Port handles record 111,300 TEUs amid Middle East crisis
Port charges cut 60%, clearance reforms boost activity; Port Qasim clears backlog, Gwadar begins trans-shipment operations
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesHydropower generation hits 6,000MW, easing power supply pressures
500MW added from Southern region, load shedding limited to 25–60 minutes; 5,000MW capacity idle due to LNG shortage
Apr 30, 2026
HeadlinesPower Division says 12 IPPs with 2,577MW capacity to retire over next decade
Plants to phase out between 2025–2035; govt says contracts cannot be terminated simultaneously, extensions possible for grid stability
Apr 30, 2026