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
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
Bank deposit returns dip to 4.90% in April; real rate remains negative at -5.36%
Deposit returns fall further into negative territory with falling interest rate, despite easing inflation
PM seeks IMF nod to reduce FBR tax target for FY26 amid growth, revenue concerns
Proposal seeks Rs250bn cut in target to avoid new taxes, align with growth outlook
Pakistan’s per capita income jumps 9.75% to $1,824 amid economic rebound
Provisional data shows GDP crosses $410bn as per capita income hits record high
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s progress on reforms, Recommends further action under climate resilience facility
Pakistan meets all December performance criteria under EFF; Fund proposes $1bn support through RSF to bolster climate readiness