KARACHI, November 05 2024: The recent 250 basis point (bps) policy rate cut by Pakistan’s central bank, bringing the rate to 15%, marks a significant shift in the country’s economic strategy. This move, which goes beyond the market’s anticipated 120-150 bps reduction, aims to ease the government’s borrowing costs and is expected to have far-reaching…
Tashkent, November 4, 2024: Complementing the 9th Intergovernmental Commission meeting on Economic Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, an engaging Uzbek-Pakistani Business Forum was held in Tashkent. This forum served as a dynamic platform for strengthening bilateral economic partnerships and facilitating business-to-business (B2B) interactions. The forum witnessed robust participation, with 25 Pakistani companies from diverse sectors…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a 1% increase in the sales tax on tea, raising it from 17% to 18% on both locally produced and imported tea. This decision, made during a recent Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting, aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to address fiscal challenges and expand revenue…
KARACHI, November 04 2024: In the meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 per cent, effective from November 5, 2024. The Committee observed a faster-than-expected decline in inflation, reaching close to the medium-term target in October. The tight monetary policy stance has been pivotal…
KARACHI, November 04 2024: At the end of October 31, 2024, Pakistan’s cotton arrivals had significantly declined, dropping 37% year-over-year to 4.3 million bales, down from 6.8 million bales during the same period last year. This decline, which improved slightly from a 48% decrease noted earlier in the month, is primarily attributed to poor farmer…