Alvarez & Marsal mulls Pakistan office amid privatisation talks
Global advisory firm eyes Pakistan’s privatisation push
ADB projects Pakistan’s growth at 2.5% in 2025, rising to 3% in 2026
Inflation anticipated to plunge to 6% in FY2025 and 5.8% in FY2026 due to moderate domestic demand, declining global commodity prices, and a favorable base effect, forecasts Asian Development Outlook for April 2025Â
Pakistan faces $1 Billion loss as U.S. imposes 29% tariff on exports
The U.S. tariff strikes hard, threatening key sectors and widening trade deficit, but Pakistan eyes strategic negotiations for relief
Corporate profits down 1% in 2024, but some sectors soar
Energy was the biggest drag, driven by volatile prices and demand; absent that laggard, profits at Corporate Pakistan rose 8% in 2024
Pakistan’s debt surges, short-term $30.6bn owed in foreign repayments
Domestic debt hits Rs51tr, external obligations add pressure on reserves
Pakistan’s GDP grows by 1.73% in Q2 FY2024-25 despite industrial decline
PBS data shows agriculture and services sectors grow by 1.1% and 2.57% respectively, while industry contracts by 0.18% in the second quarter
Economy expected to grow by 3.1% in FY25, govt tells IMFÂ
Government sets sights on 4.5% growth next year; inflation expected to remain stable
Pakistan meets IMF debt maturity target, eyes $1bn foreign loan
Debt accumulation slows to single digits; govt shifts to long-term bonds to reduce risks
Pakistan’s inflation projected to rise to 3-4% by March: Ministry of Finance
Monthly update shows economy presented positive developments during July-January FY2025; primary surplus projected to rise as non-markup expenditures remain controlled; exports, imports, and remittances expected to sustain growth; dry conditions may cause water stress for Rabi crops
Top global funds turn to Pakistan as 84% stock rally set to continue: Bloomberg
Attractive valuations and improving economy boosting outlook; strong case for allocating to Pakistani stocks, says Morgan Stanley
Pakistan’s budget deficit reaches Rs1.54 trillion in H1FY25
Total expenditures stood at Rs11.3 trillion, with debt servicing remaining the largest expense at Rs5.14 trillion, followed by defence spending at Rs0.89 trillion from July to December 2024
Fiscal discipline, stable exchange rate, and policy measures drive inflation down in H1 FY2025
Half-Yearly Economic Report shows 2.5% GDP growth, $1.21bn current account surplus, and 20% rise in FDI
Economic report shows mixed growth; hopes pinned on monetary easing and reforms
Agriculture and industry contract, but fiscal discipline, falling inflation, and IMF-backed policies seen as key to growth
PSDP 2025-26 guidelines approved to prioritise high-impact projects
Focus on fiscal optimisation and alignment with national goals
UN survey forecasts 3.4% GDP growth for Pakistan in FY25
Report credits IMF programme with fostering stability, urges reforms and climate resilience