PSX Gains as US-Iran Tensions Ease
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its recovery on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 830.43 points, or 0.48…
Pakistan Economy
Foreign Loan Inflows Rise 24% in July-August
Pakistan received $1.703 billion in foreign loans and grants during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27, excluding inflows…
Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast Maintained at 3.7%
Pakistan’s economic growth is projected to remain at 3.7% in fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), while average inflation is expected to…
Finance Minister Warns Protests, Sit-ins Could Cause Rs120bn Daily Economic Loss
The government has estimated that the proposed protests and sit-ins could cause economic losses of around Rs120 billion per day,…
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…
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…