SBP Raises Rs187bn via 10-Year Floating Bonds

Strong investor response in PIB auction helps central bank manage liquidity, borrowing costs

Steel and Ceramic sectors warn of shutdown over tariff review

Industry leaders urge urgent safeguards as govt mulls liberalisation under new industrial policy

Pakistan showcases mineral wealth, deepens mining cooperation with China under CPEC

Reko Diq, railway projects and new policy framework highlight Phase-II of CPEC mining push

Government debt rises by Rs116bn in a week; FY25 net borrowing crosses Rs1.84tr

Majority of new borrowing directed toward budgetary support; repayments to SBP continue

Broad money climbs to Rs37.26tr as currency in circulation, deposits increase

M2 grows by Rs126bn in one week; FYTD rise reaches Rs1.38tr

Pakistan’s inflation expected to rise to 2.7% in May as base effect eases

JS Global sees return to normalised price trends; further interest rate cut possible amid easing inflation
IMF-Pakistan

Aurangzeb says failed attempts were made to derail IMF talks

Finance minister calls for economic unity amid regional tensions

Govt expected to unveil Rs 16.9 tr FY26 budget, marking 11% cut in outlay

Lower debt servicing to drive expenditure cuts in FY26

Business confidence turns positive after three years, led by manufacturing and retail recovery

Survey shows macroeconomic stability and policy improvements driving sentiment shift

PM directs budget clean-up: committees formed to cut costs, review subsidies

Ministries asked to wind up redundant bodies and finalise PSDP, SAP allocations ahead of June 2 budget

Reforms in NHA, Motorway Police under review as Babusar Top reopens early

Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan chairs high-level meeting; early road clearance enhances access to Gilgit-Baltistan

India to urge FATF to relist Pakistan on grey list, opposes World Bank funding

Move follows renewed regional tensions; Pakistan was removed from FATF’s watchlist in 2022 after four years of scrutiny

IMF confirms Pakistan met all targets under Extended Fund Facility

Fund clarifies structure, targets, and use of financing under $7 billion support program; disbursement added to SBP reserves

Pakistan’s forex reserves jump above $16.6bn after IMF disbursement; more inflows expected

SBP reserves rise to 4-month high as IMF inflows boost confidence

Pakistan, World Bank agree to accelerate rollout of 10-year development framework

Climate resilience and population planning key pillars of expanded development agenda