KSE-100 loses over 1200 points as market stages late recovery
Index fell nearly 3,000 points during early trade as automobile, cement, banking, and energy sectors led decline
Central government debt rises 10% YoY to Rs77.46 trillion in August
Domestic debt accounts for majority of total obligations, long-term borrowing drives increase
Pakistan, IMF to revise FY26 budget targets as flood losses hit Rs650 billion: report
GDP growth expected to slow by 0.6–1%, while non-tax revenue targets and provincial surpluses also adjusted amid rising economic impact
Pakistan to advance SEZs development, including Iran zone, amid IMF restrictions
Board of Approvals to clear applications for previously approved SEZs under SEZ Act, 2012, while complying with IMF’s EFF limitations
Pakistan posts sharpest drop in sovereign default risk, ranks second globally
Credit Default Swap (CDS)-implied data shows investor confidence rising amid macroeconomic stabilisation and IMF-backed reforms
Pakistan considers demolishing Roosevelt Hotel for skyscraper amid IMF asset restructuring
Options include joint venture, retaining hotel, or building skyscraper; advisers to be appointed after bids from seven firms
PSX to maintain upward momentum following IMF review, minimal flood impact, and improved credit ratings: report
Investor sentiment is expected to further improve on the likelihood of foreign portfolio and direct investment flows, AKD Securities forecasts
Pakistan set to secure over $1bn tranche from IMF despite fiscal and provincial slippages: report
Policy-level talks focus on flood relief adjustments, provincial cash surpluses, and power sector circular debt
IMF likely to allow Rs500 billion within-budget adjustments for flood impact: report
Fund resists easing primary surplus target; Punjab committed to Rs740bn cash surplus if FBR meets Rs14.1tn target; flood rehabilitation may require budget reprioritisation
PCAA suspends Serene Air’s operating licence over safety and fleet failures
Financial troubles, grounded fleet push Serene Air off Pakistan’s skies
PIA set to resume UK flights after four-year suspension
National carrier gains final UK permit; Manchester to be first destination before expansion to Birmingham and London
IMF seeks briefing on $7.7bn Reko Diq project as Pakistan nears financial close: report
Move marks an expansion of the Fund’s oversight from balance-of-payments support to major national projects; briefing, initially scheduled for this week, has been shifted to next weekÂ
FBR imposes 40% regulatory duty on commercial import of used vehicles
Scheme allows import of vehicles under five years old until June 2026, subject to EDB safety and quality standards
ECC approves SRO to amend B2B Barter Trade Mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan, Russia
Committee eases restrictions, allowing private consortia, simultaneous import-export, and alignment with general export-import policy
Pakistan’s Q1 FY26 exports fall to $7.6 billion, trade deficit rises to $16.97 billion
September exports at $2.5bn, imports $5.84bn, trade deficit $3.34bn; Q1 slowdown driven by textile slump, services exports up 11.7%