HeadlinesPakistan’s Basmati exports recover as March shipments hit 49,149 tonnes despite Mideast disruption
Total rice exports reach 434,165 tonnes in March; 9MFY26 deficit narrows to 14%
Apr 18, 2026
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HeadlinesIMF says Pakistan to face limited fertilizer impact from Middle East conflict
Price transmission to affect economy, but domestic stocks, capacity expected to cushion sector; IMF Board to consider approval of next tranche for Pakistan
Apr 18, 2026
HeadlinesHydel surge cuts outages as dam releases jump to 30,000 cusecs
Hydel generation up 127% to 4,100MW, 2,300MW added in a day; load shedding drops from 6 hours to 2.5–3 hours
Apr 18, 2026
HeadlinesConsumers to get around Rs1.14 per unit relief in May bills as FCA falls
Lower RLNG use, higher hydropower reduce fuel cost impact despite positive adjustment; NEPRA to hear CPPA-G plea on April 28
Apr 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan raises $500 million Eurobond at 6.95% as investor demand signals market re-entry
First international bond issuance in four years follows $1.4bn repayment and fresh $2bn inflow from Saudi Arabia
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesGovernment cuts diesel price by Rs32.12 after global oil prices tumble
New rate of Rs353.43 per litre takes effect from midnight as easing Middle East tensions trigger sharp decline in crude benchmarks
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesAuto loans hit Rs345 billion, sales rise 40% YoY but fall 9% MoM in March
Loans grow for 16th month on lower rates, CKD imports jump 116% in 9MFY26 signaling demand
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesNepra approves Rs77.4 billion investment plans for three Discos, cuts proposals by 39%
Gepco, Qesco, Tesco allocations trimmed, focus on loss reduction, efficiency targets and strict compliance
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesImported phones taxed at 54%, locally assembled devices at 25%, NA committee told
National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance flags high mobile taxes, seeks review, report from Tax Policy Office
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesAuto policy 2026–31 faces criticism over secrecy, industry seeks clarity
Stakeholders say final draft shared without disclosure, warn of investment risks, declining localisation
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesSolar net metering averts daytime outages as 8,000MW capacity offsets power shortfall
3,400MW deficit persists as LNG drops to 500MW, hydel falls to 1,600MW
Apr 17, 2026
HeadlinesNA panel approves amendments to SEZs law allowing free land leases, sets up tribunal for disputes
Up to 6,000 acres in Karachi to be leased to developers, tax breaks till 2035 retained, courts barred from cases related to Special Economic Zones
Apr 17, 2026