MPC keeps interest rate at 11%; flags inflation and trade deficit risks
Central bank adopts wait-and-see approach amid inflation risks and external imbalances
Pakistan prioritizes green ports and climate-resilient maritime infrastructure in new strategy
PQA, KPT, and MFD reforms align with global climate and trade goals
Growth expected, expenditures slashed in Rs 17.57 trillion budgetÂ
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s budget aims for 4.2% GDP growth with tax reforms, but does it answer the challenges in manufacturing, taxation, and broader economic recovery?
Decoding the Rs 17.57 trillion federal budget
A Pakistani’s guide on how to make sense of the federal budget 2025-26
Govt proposes Rs. 147.8 Billion for 42 major water projects in PSDP 2025-26 to accelerate dam buildingÂ
Dasu Hydropower, Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand Dam and Tarbela 5th extension amongst top projects
Rs17.6 trillion federal budget 2025-26 to be unveiled today
Govt sets tax collection target of Rs 14.02 trillion, defense budget set at Rs 2.55 trillion; budget includes provisions for salary increases, defense, and subsidies; discussions in National Assembly to begin June 13
Major crops decline by 13.5% amid climate pressures, Exposing fragility in agriculture
Livestock and fisheries sustain modest overall growth despite crop sector contraction
Large-scale Manufacturing contracts for third year despite nascent recovery by some industries
Persistent input costs and macroeconomic stress weigh on industrial output
Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry
Electricity consumption in Pakistan declined by 3.6 percent during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting the impact of...
Economic survey explained; Pakistan misses growth target, but is the economy on the rise?
Survey reveals missed targets, cautious optimism ahead
Finance minister to unveil Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 todayÂ
Economic Survey 2024-25 to highlight key achievements, challenges, and fiscal performance ahead of federal budget
Pakistan’s GDP growth to remain subdued at 2.44% in FY25: Lahore School of Economics model
LSE Modelling Lab flags deepening weakness in agriculture, manufacturing despite easing inflation
Commerce ministry distances itself from smuggling oversight, calls for cross-agency strategy
Senators express concern over Rs750bn annual tax loss to illicit trade; debate intensifies over tobacco sector claims
Weekly inflation flat as price gains in key foods offset by declines in chicken, garlic
SPI records marginal 0.02% increase WoW; year-on-year reading dips slightly by 0.02%
Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows 23% MoM in May, but widens on annual basis
Rising imports and faltering exports push cumulative FY25 deficit to $24bn