The second episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure explores Cholistan’s forgotten stories of resilience, revival, and survival. Karachi, May 26, 2026: There are places in Pakistan where the landscape feels endless, where survival depends on resilience, and where stories go back in time just as the sands that make up the …
Read More »SBP Receives $1.3 Billion from IMF Under EFF and RSF Programs
KARACHI, May 13, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received approximately $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs, providing further support to Pakistan’s external financial position. According to the State Bank, the IMF Executive Board …
Read More »Middle East War poses significant risks to Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook
KARACHI, May 12, 2026: Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability strengthened further in H1-FY26, despite headwinds from global trade-related uncertainty and domestic floods, according to the State of Pakistan’s Economy, Half Year Report FY26, released on Tuesady by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The Report also notes that the Middle East War …
Read More »Pakistan’s Manufacturing Momentum Continues, Posts Double-Digit Growth
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 …
Read More »BankIslami, aik Join Paklaunch to Drive Dialogue on Fintech, AI at UNConference ‘26
Karachi, May 06, 2026 –: BankIslami and its digital banking platform- aik, partnered with Paklaunch for the 8th edition of its flagship event, UNConference ‘26. The two-day summit gathered a select group of founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the trajectory of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, with a particular focus on Fintech, artificial intelligence, …
Read More »PSX Sees Record Surge in New Investors in April,
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 …
Read More »Service Long March Tyres Gets PSX Nod for IPO to Raise Rs 7.8 Billion for Expansion
Karachi, April 29, 2026: Service Long March Tyres Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of truck and bus radial tyres, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone as the company moves into its next phase of growth with entry into the …
Read More »Finance Minister Meets Global Investors to Promote Private Sector Growth
Islamabad, February 11, 2026: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a high-level international investors’ delegation at the Finance Division to discuss strengthening private sector-led growth and supporting Pakistan’s reform agenda. The delegation included representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), Asian …
Read More »SBP holds policy rate at 11pc amid stability
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11 percent.
Read More »foodpanda Adds USD 1.2 Billion to Pakistan’s Economy in 2023-24: LUMS Study
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 …
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