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Pakistan’s economy has stabilised, but now the hard part begins

Analysis
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’s economic stabilisation earns Fitch affirmation

Economy
Pakistan has retained a B- rating from Fitch, with the agency citing reform momentum, improving macroeconomic stability and stronger foreign exchange buffers as reasons for the affirmation, while warning that the economy remains vulnerable to oil shocks.

A year of pressure, progress, and practical statecraft

Analysis
From Beijing to Washington, the Gulf to the UN, Islamabad ended the year with more credibility, capability, and room to manoeuvre than it began with.

پاکستانی معیشت ایک معجزہ بن چکی ہے، امریکی اخبار بارونز

Analysis
پاکستان گزشتہ دو سالوں میں ایک معاشی معجزہ کر چکا ہے، ملکی معیشت کو اب کوئی خطرہ لاحق نہیں، افراطِ زر 40 فیصد سے صفر پر آ چکی ہے، بھارت کے ساتھ حالیہ مسلح کشیدگی بھی پاکستان کو معاشی طور پر پٹری سے نہیں اتار سکی۔

Pakistan’s inflation hits 4.1%, lowest since 2018

Analysis
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.
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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

International
Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.
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Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Economy
Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.
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Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Newsroom
Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.
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Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

International
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
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Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Analysis
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.
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