HeadlinesConventional banks cut private lending, Islamic financing rises to Rs657 billion
Rs32.8 billion net debt retirement recorded as banks shift toward Shariah-compliant lending
Mar 31, 2026
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HeadlinesPakistan allows import of low-grade diesel to meet harvest demand
Cabinet permits Euro-II/III diesel imports as Euro-5 supply tight; Iran clearance sought to route shipments through Strait of Hormuz for Kuwait fuel imports
Mar 31, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan raises FY26 inflation outlook to 7.5% amid Gulf war, GDP growth seen at 4.2%
CAD projected at $2 billion, Rs1.3 billion Eurobond repayment due in April as economy set to reach Rs126.9 trillion
Mar 31, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan lists first rupee-denominated green bond on PSX
Parwaaz bond targets renewable energy, agriculture, transport, aims to mobilise private capital for climate projects
Mar 31, 2026
HeadlinesPort Qasim cargo rises 8.2% to 36.5 million tonnes despite fewer ships
Throughput increases as vessels drop to 1,161; PIBT handles 5.43 million tonnes, LNG terminals show decline
Mar 31, 2026
Headlines65 flights cancelled as Middle East war continues to weigh on airline operations
Aircraft grounded, delays mount as rising costs and airspace uncertainty strain schedules
Mar 31, 2026
HeadlinesIMF proposes Rs15.6 trillion tax target for next budget, Pakistan resists new measures
Proposals include withdrawal or reduction of sales tax exemptions on fuel and newly constructed homes, 18% sales tax on existing solar users, asset-based tax on SMEs and traders
Mar 31, 2026
HeadlinesPower sector circular debt nears Rs1.9 trillion, rises by Rs200 billion in two months
Debt stock reaches Rs1.889 trillion by February 2026, CPEC liabilities hit Rs543 billion as IMF targets face pressure; hike attributed to lower recoveries and higher system losses
Mar 31, 2026
HeadlinesGas supply disrupted in Quetta, surrounding areas after suspected pipeline sabotage
18-inch SSGC pipeline damaged near Akhtarabad Western Bypass; repairs set to begin March 31
Mar 30, 2026
HeadlinesCotton prices hit record Rs19,500 per Maund Amid gulf crisis and supply pressure
Phutti surges to Rs9,300 per 40kg as delayed sowing and seed policy concerns raise risks for 2025-26 and 2026-27 crops
Mar 30, 2026
HeadlinesPM, EU council chief back diplomacy on Middle East crisis, reaffirm trade ties
Shehbaz Sharif to inaugurate first Pakistan-EU Business Forum in Islamabad on April 28-29 as leaders stress importance of GSP Plus trade access
Mar 30, 2026
HeadlinesOil rally and stronger dollar keep rupee range-bound at 279.16
Local unit posts marginal interbank gain as Brent heads for record monthly surge amid widening Middle East conflict
Mar 30, 2026