HeadlinesPakistan shelves $36 billion power debt refinancing plan amid funding constraints
IFIs, Saudi Arabia unable to extend concessional financing; circular debt stands near Rs1.9 trillion
Apr 13, 2026
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HeadlinesOil tankers, including two Pakistan-flagged vessels, turn back from Hormuz after US–Iran talks collapse: report
Empty crude carriers reverse course near Iran checkpoint; Iranian media reports Khairpur and Shalamar also changed direction
Apr 13, 2026
HeadlinesInvestment floods into government securities as non-bank holdings hit record Rs11 trillion
Rising preference for risk-free returns highlights liquidity shift away from private lending amid subdued growth and high borrowing costs
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s first lithium-ion battery plant set to begin production as new industrial policy nears approval
Karachi facility to initially supply batteries for e-bikes and EVs as government moves to reduce reliance on imports and expand local energy storage capacity
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s services exports rise 18.38pc in FY26 on strong IT sector growth
Telecom and computer services drive $6.46bn export earnings in 8MFY26, though monthly figures show slight dip in February
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesDeveloping nations launch borrowers’ platform to strengthen debt coordination at IMF–World Bank meetings
Pakistan, Egypt to lead initiative as UN-backed framework seeks to address rising debt pressures affecting 3.4 billion people
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesSaudi Finance Chief’s Islamabad visit highlights economic support amid Gulf realignments
Trip follows Pakistan’s UAE loan repayment decision as regional tensions and Iran conflict reshape diplomatic and financial alignments
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesSaudi, Qatar financial support package seen easing Pakistan external financing pressure
$5bn reported assistance to help bridge reserve gap as Islamabad faces UAE repayment and Eurobond maturity
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesIran, Pakistan hold talks as regional diplomacy gains economic focus in Islamabad
Hemmati–Dar meeting on peace talks sidelines highlights push for stability; Saudi finance minister’s visit underscores parallel economic outreach
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesKP petrol dealers warn of shutdown over commission standoff
Association demands margin hike to 8pc, alleges pressure from costs, illegal fuel stations and regulatory issues
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesLESCO intensifies anti-theft drive, uncovers large-scale illegal power use in Lahore
Joint raids with Rangers and police expose direct connections, recover equipment, and flag losses exceeding Rs12 million
Apr 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan to launch 101-flight pre-Hajj operation from April 18
PIA, Saudi Airlines, Airblue and Air Sial to run coordinated pilgrimage flights; Lahore set as key departure point
Apr 12, 2026