Afghan trade halt hits Pakistan’s $200 million pharma exports, medicine containers struck at Torkham, Chaman borders
PPMA warns over 50 pharma firms face losses as temperature-sensitive medicines risk expiry; industry urges govt to allow exports on humanitarian grounds
Pakistan’s development spending slows to Rs76bn in four months due to IMF-aligned controls
Planning Ministry authorised Rs330.43 billion, equivalent 33% of PSDP funds for July–October, but utilisation remained just 7.6% of the Rs1tr federal development budget
Pakistan seeks diversion of 29 RLNG cargoes from Qatar as domestic gas demand drops
Revised request up from 24 cargoes; move could save $339.6 million, but Net Proceeds Differential clause leaves Pakistan liable for resale losses
IMF board to meet on Dec 8 to approve $1.2bn disbursement for Pakistan
Islamabad pledges to publish delayed governance and corruption report before IMF executive board session; disbursement to bring total funding under EFF and RSF to $3.3bn
PSX recovers partially with KSE-100 Index up by 313 points
Market sentiment remains cautious as investors monitor political and security developments
IMF launches technical assistance mission to overhaul Pakistan’s budget management
Mission aims to address a Rs448 billion statistical discrepancy in Pakistan’s fiscal records, with a focus on improving data governance and make it compatible with global fiscal data governance standards
Pakistan pays $2.69 billion in IMF interest, including $533 million in surcharges since 2008
Economic Affairs Division data shows total IMF disbursements of SDR 17.45 billion over 17 years; 2025 marks highest annual payment at SDR 376 million
FBR makes IP-CCTV monitoring mandatory for all tobacco manufacturing units
Production cannot be removed from premises without video monitoring, says FBR directive
Pakistan to bear price differential as Qatar agrees to divert 24 LNG cargoes to open market in 2026: report
PSO informs the government of Qatar Energy’s willingness to divert LNG cargoes to the open market; Pakistan will absorb the cost difference, impacting consumers' prices
Nishat Hotels pushes Rafhan Maize public offer to February 2026
Acquirer cites pending approvals and transaction documents for 90-day extension
ECC delays approval of PIBT–Reko Diq export framework, asks Maritime Ministry to revise plan
Maritime Affairs Ministry told to rework proposal on PIBT–Reko Diq cargo handling after disagreement on arbitration venue
Govt reports 1.6% fiscal surplus for Q1, driven by SBP profits, higher petroleum levy, and provincial surpluses
Surplus, though slightly below last year's, reflects strong SBP income and a 30% rise in petroleum levy, amid weak revenue growth and rising expenditures
Experts estimate $30 billion in crypto investments by Pakistanis, urge swift regulation
Experts warn that without regulatory action, Pakistan risks missing out on $25 billion in potential crypto opportunities, stressing the need for a cautious, phased approach to legalize digital assets
Rs659.6 billion guaranteed for power sector debt settlement, remittance subsidy to be phased out by FY27
Government moves to settle power sector debt of Rs1.225 trillion, phase out Home Remittance Incentive Scheme, ensure fertiliser gas supply, and address tariff adjustments and financial settlements
Pakistan receives $3.4 billion in remittances for October, total inflows hit $12.9 billion in 4MFY2026
Remittances rise 12% YoY and 7% MoM in October, with workers in Saudi Arabia sending $821 million, UAE $698 million, UK $488 million, and the US $290 million