Pakistan sees $11m inflow from foreign investors into T-Bills in May

Attractive returns on T-Bills fuel foreign investor interest in Pakistan, with rates up to 21.6%

Headline inflation to drop to 14% YoY in May: report

Annual inflation rate may vary between 7.4% to 14.8% by December 2024

GDP grows modestly at 2.09% in Q3FY24

NAC revises Q1 and Q2 GDP growth estimates upwards to 2.71% and 1.79%, reflecting an uptick in economic activity

RDA sees over 6% drop in April inflows, SBP reports

Inflows dip to $171m in April

PSX dips 258 points amid IMF visit, speculations of economic tightening

Investor worries mount over anticipated tax hikes and monetary tightening ahead of the new IMF program

Pakistan’s current account records surplus of $491mn in April 

Current account balance shows a deficit of $202 million in 10MFY24, significantly lower than the $3.92 billion deficit in last year

Chinese firm expresses interest in building mineral park in Pakistan

High-level discussions between Pakistan and MCC Tongsin set the stage for other mining sector investments

Pakistan’s debt and liabilities hit record Rs81trn 

This debt is now equal to three-fourths of the national economy and is about 15% higher than defined in the Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act.

LSMI output grows by 2.04% YoY

The growth marks a positive trend in the industrial sector, highlighting ongoing momentum in manufacturing activities

Economy shows signs of recovery in H1FY24, SBP report indicates

Country's economy sees recovery with 1.7% growth driven by agriculture, improved fiscal conditions

Operational costs of key sectors surge as sick units multiply

Closure of over 80% of sick units profoundly impacts various sectors, forcing layoffs and reducing shifts in large manufacturing units, while SMEs struggle to survive amidst financial constraints

Karachi to host green transhipment terminal by global giant Maersk

The leading global logistics firm, aims to set up Karachi's first Green Transhipment Terminal, aligning with Pakistan's investment and regional connectivity goals

Govt considers duty increase on key imports to protect reserves, farmers

In response to rising import costs and local agricultural distress, Pakistan is contemplating increased customs duties on imports of used cars and wheat

Cabinet committee principally approves 24 entities for Privatisation Programme

Priority shall be accorded to privatisation of loss-making entities

SBP-held reserves cross $9bn after IMF tranche 

Liquid foreign reserves held by the country stand at $14.45 billion as of May 3, 2024