Pakistan plans 10% crude oil and petrol import from US to mitigate tariff impact: report

Proposal, soon to be tabled before ECC, aims to reduce tariffs and support growing exports from the US, with a potential impact of just 0.50 per liter on consumers 

Trump tariffs could lead to 20-25% decline in Pakistan’s US exports, costing $1.4bn annually: report

PIDE highlights major textile exporters could face production cuts, putting over 500,000 jobs at risk; recommends urgent policy reforms to mitigate risks for Pakistan’s economy
SBP boosts cash incentives for financial institutions to drive remittance inflows

Remittances hit record high of $4.1 billion in March, says SBP governor 

SBP revises fiscal year remittance forecast to $38 billion; projects surplus current account and stronger foreign exchange reserves as country to receive additional $4-5 billion from external sources

Hyundai launches Tucson Hybrid in Pakistan, adding eco-friendly option to SUV market

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is priced from Rs. 10,999,000 for the base variant to Rs. 11,999,000 for the top variant; while Kia Sportage’s prices range from Rs. 9,499,000 for the base variant to Rs. 12,850,000 for the hybrid variant

Influx of Chinese car companies putting pressure on Pakistan’s local manufacturers: report

Competition is expected to intensify after implementation of reciprocal Trump tariffs on China; Import of EVs may curb local sales growth, says AKD Securities

LHC to hear Honda Atlas petition challenging CCP’s jurisdiction in anti-competition probe

Honda challenges Competition Commission’s investigation into alleged market violations, case to be heard on April 15

Finance minister says budget to offer salaried class relief, power bill cuts by July

IMF to review detailed relief plan; tax policy to shift under Finance Ministry

SPI falls 0.83% as annual inflation dips 2.81%, reports PBS

Weekly inflation drops due to decline in key food prices

IMF technical team to visit Pakistan on April 14 for budget discussions

FBR to discuss tax base expansion, salary tax cuts, and pensioner inclusion in upcoming budget talks

KSE-100 sheds over 1300 points amid renewed selling pressure, global slump

Global tariff uncertainty erodes investor confidence

Honda Atlas to launch hybrid electric vehicle models in Pakistan

Automaker plans new eco-friendly lineup amid rising demand for green mobility

Govt agrees to IMF-led power reforms including tariff hikes, debt transfer to CPPA-G

Measures are aimed at stabilising the sector and ensuring debt sustainability

PM rejects proposal to waive 18% sales tax on local supplies for exporters over IMF concerns

Prime minister returns tax exemption proposal to committee, calls for further consultations and ensures adjustments do not disadvantage local industries compared to tax-free imports

Gas consumers likely to face massive price hike as Sui companies seek tariff increase

Price hike looms as; both Sui companies seek increased tariffs from July onwards

NEPRA approves Rs1.71/unit power tariff relief for April–June

Relief to be funded via hike in Petroleum Levy; Govt to notify decision within 30 days