Moody’s cautions India-Pakistan tensions could derail Pakistan’s economic recovery
Ratings agency warns of renewed external financing, reserve risks amid Kashmir crisis
India terminates its executive director at IMF ahead of crucial meeting on Pakistan loan
Termination comes days before the IMF board meeting on May 9 to review a $7 ongoing loan and a $1.3 billion climate facility for Pakistan
India starts work on hydro projects after suspending treaty with Pakistan, sources say
Reservoir flushing process to remove sediment begins in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, led by India's NHPC Ltd and local authorities
India reduces water flow to Pakistan through Baglihar, Kishanganga dams
Pakistan condemns India’s actions, approaches UNSC and World Bank over treaty violation; IRSA findings reveal significant impactÂ
Salaries of federal ministers, advisors raised by 188% through presidential ordinance
Remunerations for federal ministers and ministers of state increased to Rs519,000, up from Rs200,000 and Rs180,000, effective from January 2025
Payoneer slaps 3% withdrawal fee on Pakistani users, sparking backlash among freelancers
New transaction charges hit digital professionals hard amid economic uncertainty and weak rupee
IMF declines India’s request to revisit Pakistan’s loan, board to meet on May 9
Review of current program and new climate financing proposal on agenda
India bans imports from Pakistan amid tension over tourist killings
Directorate General of Foreign Trade says the ban will take effect immediately
PM orders stricter oversight for State-Owned Enterprises to curb losses
New monitoring system to be implemented as SOEs incur Rs 851 billion in losses in FY24
Govt to set Rs14.3 trillion revenue target for FY25-26, with Rs500 billion in new taxes
Finance Minister Aurangzeb to present budget proposals as IMF review of fiscal goals approaches
Inflation in retreat: Pakistan’s April price data reveals cooling trend as inflation slows to 0.3%
A dramatic slowdown in inflation offers breathing room to consumers and policymakers alike — yet rural pain points and core pressures suggest the battle isn’t over.
April trade deficit widens to 3-year high as imports surge, exports slump
Monthly deficit rises 55% to $3.39bn; cumulative gap for 10MFY25 crosses $21bn
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
SBP likely to hold policy rate amid geopolitical tension, inflation concern: Reuters poll
Nine of 14 analysts expect rate hold; policy meeting held in shadow of poor Indo-Pakistan relations
Pakistan loses Rs3.4 trillion annually to illicit trade, smuggling, and counterfeit goods
Report highlights 30% or Rs1 trillion loss is linked to the misuse of the Afghan Transit Trade; Ranked 101st out of 158 countries, Pakistan lags behind regional peers such as India and Sri Lanka to combat illicit tradeÂ