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
inflation down

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
inflation down

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 2025 

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