Pakistan likely to miss Rs3.1 trillion tax target for July–September, IMF briefed
FBR projects shortfall below Rs2.95tr, attributing the gap to flood-related disruptions, slower economic activity, and declining electricity demand
Export concessions cost Pakistan Rs44 billion in 2023-24, FBR report shows
Nine schemes and SROs, including DTRE, EPZ, and Temporary Import, contributed to revenue loss
Dollar-linked CPEC IPPs to keep power sector exposed despite Rs1.225 trillion financing: Leghari
Dollar-linked debt to remain sensitive to exchange rate fluctuations for 7–8 years, says power minister; avoids comment on potential revision of post-2015 IPPs contracts
Pakistan’s per capita debt hits Rs318,252, public debt crosses 70% of GDP
Debt burden has tripled over a decade; EPBD warns of “debt trap” and urges fiscal reforms
Pakistan plans Rs6.4 trillion borrowing to service public debt in FY26
Net domestic borrowing to fund fiscal deficit; focus on long-term securities, Shariah-compliant instruments, and limited external financing
Two PSL franchises reject multi-million-dollar betting sponsorships
Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi prioritise ethical, socially responsible partnerships over short-term financial gains
Finance division questions proposed 222mmcfd gas allocation to three fertilizer plants
Concerns raised over bypassing Sui firms, undermining fiscal returns
Aleem Khan sets Rs 500 billion revenue goal for NHA
Minister orders end to patchwork repairs, corporate-style reforms to boost efficiency
PSX hits historic high, crossing 162,000 as optimism grows over US-Pakistan ties
Bullish momentum driven by positive outlook, geopolitical developments, and strong investor sentiment
Foreign inflows to Pakistan nearly doubled to $1.37 billion in two months of FY25-2026
Country received $680 million in August alone; total foreign inflows included $1.345 billion in loans and $33 million in grants.
KSE-100 breaks 161,000 barrier as bulls drive PSX to historic high
Analysts attributed the surge to the improving economic outlook and Pakistan's improved geopolitical positioning
IMF raises concerns over FBR revenue shortfall as review begins
Fund’s teams in Karachi and Islamabad focus on fiscal and monetary policies, while government seeks relaxation on flood-related expenditures and primary surplus targets
SBP slows down dollar purchases to manage liquidity amid growing trade deficit
Dealers report a slowdown in SBP's dollar purchases to maintain liquidity; market experts warn of increased pressure on the rupee if the current account remains in deficit
Circular debt elimination plan deal to cut consumer electricity bills by 10% by 2031: report
Deal, set to be fully repaid by 2031, will eliminate Rs3.23 per unit Debt Service Surcharge and lower electricity costs for consumers while stabilising the power sector
Pakistan’s FX reserves edge up to $19.79bn, SBP holdings reach $14.38bn
Commercial banks maintain $5.41bn as central bank reports $22m weekly rise