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HeadlinesPakistan’s trade deficit widens to $25 billion in July–February FY26
Trade deficit rise 25% in eight months; Imports climb to $45.5 billion as exports plunge to $20.46 billion; February gap reaches $2.98 billion; Services trade balance also remains $2.07 billion in deficit
HeadlinesPakistan inflation rises to 7% in February 2026
February reading matches Ministry of Finance’s 6–7% forecast; CPI up 0.3% MoM as 8MFY26 average stands at 5.46% against 5.85% last year
HeadlinesForeign exchange rates in Pakistan for today, March 02, 2026
HeadlinesEngro Fertilizers CEO Ali Rathore resigns
Board to appoint new chief executive; Rathore to continue during notice period
HeadlinesGold price in Pakistan for today, March 02, 2026
HeadlinesSilver price in Pakistan for today, March 02, 2026
HeadlinesBestway Cement enters auto sector after CCP clears Al-Haj Automotive acquisition
Bestway plans to assemble, market, and sell automobiles; Commission finds no competition concerns after Phase-I review
HeadlinesPakistan cement sector posts Rs35.01bn profit in 2QFY26, margins decline
Earnings remain flattish year-on-year as lower retention prices and drop in other income weigh on performance
HeadlinesSSGC appoints Muhammad Amin Rajput as MD and CEO for three years
Former CFO and chief internal auditor confirmed after serving as interim head
HeadlinesPlanning Ministry authorises Rs555.5bn under PSDP 2025-26, spending at Rs272.78bn
Only 27.28% of Rs1 trillion allocation utilised during July–January
HeadlinesGeopolitical uncertainty, commodity volatility pose risks to growth: Finance Ministry
Ministry projects 6–7% inflation in February, growth to be supported by macroeconomic stability, easing inflation, fiscal consolidation and structural reforms
