KARACHI, September 9, 2026: Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) Malik Muhammad Bostan has said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) purchased around $27 billion from the foreign exchange market over the past three years. He said the purchases were substantial and helped prevent the US …
Read More »Pakistan’s Remittances Rise 16.5% to $3.7 Billion in August
KARACHI, September 9, 2026: Pakistan received US$3.7 billion in workers’ remittances during August 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Remittances increased by 16.5% year-on-year in August. They also rose by 0.7% month-on-month, showing continued growth in inflows from overseas Pakistanis. During the first two months of fiscal …
Read More »KSE-100 Falls 993 Points as Oil Shock Triggers Profit-Taking
KARACHI, September 9, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under pressure on Tuesday as ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and elevated international oil prices weakened investor sentiment. Concerns over rising inflation, pressure on the external account and a higher import bill prompted investors to book profits …
Read More »SBP Likely to Keep Policy Rate at 11.5% Amid Rising Inflation Risks
SBP Likely to Keep Policy Rate at 11.5% Amid Rising Inflation Risks
Read More »FPCCI Urges Immediate Action to Protect Economy from Global Oil Shocks
KARACHI, September 8,2026 : President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh has urged the government to take immediate measures to protect Pakistan’s economy and export sector from the impact of volatile global oil prices. He warned that repeated oil price shocks, combined …
Read More »Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to Undertake High-Profile Visit to Hong Kong
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to Undertake High-Profile Visit to Hong Kong
Read More »Fuel Price Hikes Put Industrial Survival at Risk, Warn SITE Industrialists
Fuel Price Hikes Put Industrial Survival at Risk, Warn SITE Industrialists
Read More »Pakistan Steps Up Privatisation and PPP Drive to Attract Private Investment
ISLAMABAD, September 5, 2026: Pakistan is stepping up efforts to attract private investment into infrastructure and state-owned businesses through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation. The government sees both programmes as key tools to boost investment, improve efficiency and support economic growth. The commitment was reaffirmed at the National Strategic Dialogue …
Read More »Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating to B3, Highest in Four Years
Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating to B3, Highest in Four Years
Read More »Pakistan’s Local Mobile Phone Assembly Rises 9% YoY in July 2026
KARACHI, August 24, 2026: Local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly in Pakistan increased by 9% year-on-year to 3.90 million units in July 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The monthly production also recorded a sharp 102% increase compared with June 2026, reflecting a …
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