Economy

KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan recorded a strong inflow of $3.5 billion in January 2026, reflecting a 15.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank said the continued growth in remittances is providing crucial support to Pakistan’s external sector and …

Islamabad, 9 February 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today released its bi-annual Monetary Policy Report (MPR), providing a comprehensive review of macroeconomic developments, outlook, and factors guiding the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decisions since August 2025. The report highlights an improving macroeconomic environment, supported by prudent monetary policy …

Karachi, February 9, 2025: Meezan Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 89.0 billion, delivering a Return on Equity (ROE) of 34%. The Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees, approved the financial statements …

Karachi – August 6, 2025: The study highlights how foodpanda is helping many parts of the economy including food, retail, transport, and online services. In just one year, foodpanda generated PKR 75 billion in sales for restaurants, paid PKR 9.76 billion in taxes, and supported over 50,000 riders and many …

Karachi, August 5, 2025: Pakistan has recorded a 9-year low fiscal deficit of 5.38% of GDP in FY25, outperforming both the government’s revised estimate and the IMF’s projection of 5.6%. The improvement is primarily driven by a strong 36% year-on-year (YoY) growth in combined tax and non-tax revenues, against an …