Economy

ISLAMABAD, June 17 ,2026: Pakistan recorded a $459 million current account surplus in May 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. This marks a sharp reversal from the $276 million deficit in April, as the external sector showed continued improvement. Moreover, the cumulative …

KARACHI, June 15, 2026: Karandaaz Pakistan hosted a report launch and stakeholder dialogue titled “Digitalizing Transactions: Insights on E-Invoicing and Agri Spot Trading in Pakistan.” It brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, private sector leaders, and development partners to discuss digital transaction infrastructure. Moreover, Karandaaz launched two research studies: E-Invoicing …

KARACHIJune 12,2026: Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, has welcomed the Economic Survey 2025-26, saying its figures indicate gradual economic recovery. However, he urged the government to introduce long-term reforms to accelerate growth. Magoon said Pakistan achieved 3.7 percent …

KARACHI June 12 ,2026: The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has expressed mixed views on the Federal Budget 2026-27. While it welcomed some measures, it said the budget falls well short of addressing the urgent needs of Pakistan’s manufacturing sector. SAI President Abdul Rehman Fudda said the government showed positive …

KARACHI, May 26, 2026: S.M. Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and former caretaker provincial minister, has urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reject the Indicative System Plan (ISP) 2025-35 and redesign what he called a deeply flawed energy roadmap. In a statement, S.M. Tanveer …

KARACHI (May 21, 2026): Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Muhammad Bostan, has said that the continuous improvement in Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, growing confidence of the IMF in the current government, and the strengthening of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar are encouraging signs …

KARACHI ,May 14 , 2026 :Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, said Pakistan and China have made strong progress in bilateral economic cooperation. Over the past two years, both sides signed more than 300 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and over three dozen joint venture agreements. Together, these deals are worth …

KARACHI, May 9, 2026: Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited was formally listed on the Main Board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, following a successful initial public offering (IPO) that raised Rs956 million and attracted strong participation from both institutional and retail investors. To commemorate the listing, PSX hosted …

KARACHI, May 6, 2026: Pakistan’s industrial sector is showing signs of sustained recovery, posting strong growth despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions and global energy uncertainties that continue to pressure supply chains worldwide. According to Khurram Schehzad, Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) recorded an 11% year-on-year increase in March, reflecting a notable rebound …

KARACHI, May 6, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rise in investor participation in April 2026, with more than 24,000 new accounts opened during the month, according to Khurram Schehzad, adviser to the finance minister. Sharing the latest figures, Schehzad said a total of 24,150 new investor …