Profit Outflow Falls 13.4% in First Two Months of FY27
Pakistan’s outflow of profits and dividends on foreign investments fell 13.4% during the first two months of FY27, declining to…
Pakistan Economy
KSE-100 rebounds strongly, surges 1,284 points
The KSE-100 index staged a strong recovery on Thursday, gaining 1,284 points after falling 1,370 points in the previous session….
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrows to $98m in August
Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) narrowed significantly in August, signalling an improvement in the country’s external balance, although a widening…
How a US Fed rate hike could affect Pakistan’s economy
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates is aimed at addressing persistent inflation, which has been further aggravated…
Pakistan’s $3bn bond sale boosts investor confidence, but debt risks persist
Pakistan’s successful $3 billion international bond sale has strengthened investor confidence and reopened access to global capital markets, but analysts…
Rising inflation puts State Bank under pressure over interest rate policy
Rising inflation in 2026-27, coupled with a global shift towards higher interest rates, has put the State Bank of Pakistan…
FBR chief orders release of Rs126bn in tax refunds
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the payment of around Rs126 billion in pending tax refunds within two…
IMF mission to arrive in Pakistan on Sept 23 for biannual economic review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on September 23 for a nearly two-week review…
PSX: Market closes lower on last trading day of August, index gains 0.5pc during month
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a negative note on the last trading day of August, although the benchmark…
Large-scale manufacturing data point to mixed economic signals
The strongest growth was recorded in the automobiles and transport sector, which expanded by 61.6 per cent. Passenger-car production increased…