SBP likely to hold policy rate at 12% despite easing room: Bloomberg Economics
Rising imports, IMF uncertainty, and fiscal risks to keep central bank cautious
SBP highlights political, economic instability, high taxes, and infrastructure gaps as barriers to foreign investment
Despite its strategic location, Pakistan struggles to attract foreign direct investment due to systemic issues
Pakistan Crypto Council and World Liberty Financial sign agreements to promote investment
Agreements expected to foster innovation in the crypto space and strengthen cooperation between PCC and WLF
Weekly inflation dips 1.92% as electricity and food prices fall: PBS
Food and utility prices ease further; lower income groups see stronger weekly relief
Big industry contracts 1.9%, but recovery expected; inflation eases to 0.7% YoY in March 2025: report
Pakistan's revenue up 43.3% to Rs 6.78 trillion, current account surplus hits $1.9 billion, and remittances rise 33.2% to $28 billion during FY25
Pakistan’s inflation to fall below 0.5% in April, lowest in six decades: report
Topline Securities projects average inflation to ease to 4.87% for 10MFY25, citing a significant drop in food and electricity prices; key risks include fluctuations in commodity prices
Foreign investors repatriate $1.72 billion in profits in nine months
UK leads with $511.2 million in profits outflows, followed by China at $221.4 million, US at $190 million, and UAE at $146 million
Textile exports rise 10% YoY in March, extending growth streak to 8 months
Value-added segment leads gains as sector eyes $18–19bn exports for FY25
Pakistan posts highest-ever monthly current account surplus of $1.2bn in March 2025
Historic surplus of 230% YoY driven by record remittances; trade deficit narrows
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