The State Bank of Pakistan’s Half Year Report shows stronger growth, lower inflation, rising reserves and a rare fiscal surplus, but warns that weak exports, low investment, climate shocks and Middle East instability could still test the recovery.
Pakistan received $3.5 billion in workers’ remittances in April 2026, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading inflows and cumulative FY26 remittances reaching $33.9 billion.
Pakistan's inflation rate fell to 4.1% in December 2024, the lowest since April 2018, due to improved food supplies and stabilising energy costs. This decline may prompt the State Bank of Pakistan to further reduce interest rates to stimulate economic growth.
Pakistan's stock market makes history as the KSE-100 Index crosses the 100,000-point milestone, signalling robust investor confidence and record trading volumes reshaping economic dynamics.
Trump’s election sparks a historic Wall Street and crypto rally, with banks, small-cap stocks, digital assets, and energy firms gaining from expected deregulation and pro-business policies.
Punjab plans to acquire PIA and rebrand as 'Air Punjab', aiming for better connectivity and economic boost with a focus on global direct flights to New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and London from all major Pakistani airports.
Once a symbol of luxury with direct flights to global hubs and designer uniforms by Pierre Cardin, PIA showcased Pakistan’s prestige. Today, it struggles as a debt-ridden liability—how did it fall so far?
This year's SCO Summit in Islamabad reinforced the Eurasian allies' commitments to clean energy, digital revolutions, and financial integrity—majorly, paving the road for an SCO Development Bank.
With improved fiscal stability, rising exports, and climate resilience efforts, Pakistan is poised for sustainable growth and relief from its debt cycle, says the IMF
