State Bank of Pakistan

Pakistan Iqbal Day public holiday announcement

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Pakistan declares nationwide public holiday for Iqbal Day

The Pakistani government has announced a nationwide public holiday for Monday, November 9, 2026, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the national poet and philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Official notifications f

Pakistan export trends and trade challenges

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Pakistan exports to Europe decline amid GSP+ status concerns

Pakistan is facing various challenges affecting its export sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, export values saw a significant downturn in fiscal year 2026, dropping from USD 457.456 million to USD 319.012 million.

Pakistan pursues diverse financing and reserve growth

14 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pakistan foreign reserves reach $21.5 billion

Pakistan is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to diversify external financing and manage debt. Alongside its request for a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the U.S. Treasury, the government is uti

Pakistan energy security and fuel volatility developments

43 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pakistan OGRA reduces petrol and diesel prices

Pakistan continues to manage energy security and fuel volatility through strategic initiatives and a daily pricing mechanism. To combat rising costs driven by Middle East tensions, the government implemented austerity me

India economic challenges amid West Asia crisis

124 clusters · 237 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indian rupee falls to 94.55 against US dollar

India’s economic landscape remains defined by foreign exchange volatility and the management of massive capital inflows. Foreign exchange reserves reached a record $740.80 billion for the week ending August 28, driven by

Pakistan economic and technological development initiatives

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pakistan targets SME financing growth and economic reform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has initiated a series of directives aimed at stimulating Pakistan’s economic growth through targeted financial support and technological development. Initially, the Prime Minister focused o

Pakistan advances IMF reforms and manages economic risks

18 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pakistan FBR reports Rs129 billion tax shortfall

Pakistan continues to implement economic reforms to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions. Following a staff-level agreement in early October 2026, the country expects to unlock approximately $1.21 billion in

Pakistan fuel price and petroleum levy protests

17 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Pakistan government and Jamaat-e-Islami to hold talks on petroleum levy

Following the failure of multiple rounds of negotiations, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) launched a ‘super train march’ from Karachi toward Islamabad to demand the complete withdrawal of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL). W

Pakistan electricity crisis and tariff increases

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pakistan energy sector faces rising costs and shortages

Pakistan is facing a severe electricity crisis characterized by a national power shortfall exceeding 4,000 megawatts. This deficit has led to increased load shedding in both urban and rural areas, with the Lahore Electri

Pakistan trade trends and digital economic outlook

8 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pakistan IT services exports grow by nearly 29 percent

Pakistan’s trade performance has shown mixed results. During fiscal year 2025-26, total exports declined by approximately $1.2 billion to $30.8 billion, driven by a $1.02 billion drop in rice exports and reduced performa

Pakistan Stock Exchange market trends

11 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pakistan KSE-100 index rises 2.5 percent amid diplomatic optimism

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has transitioned from a period of volatility to a sustained bullish trend, though recent sessions have introduced new fluctuations. The benchmark KSE-100 Index previously saw substantial

Pakistan monetary policy and interest rate debate

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: FPCCI demands single-digit interest rates in Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, raising it from 11.5% to 12%. Governor Jameel Ahmad attributed the decision to rising international oil and commodity prices, geo

Pakistan digital payment expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Pakistan's CDC and EClear introduce Raast digital payments to stock market

Pakistan has experienced significant growth in digital financial adoption under the Cashless Pakistan Initiative. By June 2026, active digital commerce payment points increased by 306% to reach 2.03 million, with 1.73 mi

Pakistan economic reforms and investment frameworks

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Pakistan plans new private equity framework to attract up to $15 billion

Pakistan is pursuing structural economic reforms and seeking to strengthen bilateral ties with the Netherlands. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has focused on reforming the power sector to encourage private-sector pa

Pakistan sugar industry surplus and export crisis

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Sugar industry faces crisis in Pakistan and India

The Pakistan sugar industry is experiencing significant financial distress characterized by a 1.3 million tonne surplus and a domestic price decline of up to 25% over the past year. The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (

Pakistan debt management and financing efforts

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Pakistan rejects IsDB loan and reports $16 billion in foreign debt interest

Pakistan is implementing a strategy to manage its external debt by refinancing short-term obligations into longer-term commitments. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated the government aims to maintain the total

South Asian monetary policy and inflation trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Monetary policy tightening anticipated in India and Pakistan

Economic stability in South Asia is being challenged by rising interest rates and volatile energy costs. In India, the World Bank upgraded growth projections to 7.1% due to strong demand, even as the Reserve Bank of Indi

Pakistan Rs750 prize bond draw

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Pakistan National Savings announces Rs750 prize bond results

The Rs750 prize bond draw (Draw No. 108) was scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi on October 15, 2026. This event, organized by National Savings and the State Bank of Pakistan, represented the fourth and final scheduled

Pakistan textile industry economic challenges

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Pakistan textile industry faces cotton shortages and rising costs

Pakistan’s textile industry is facing a multi-faceted crisis involving logistics, rising costs, and raw material shortages. Initial challenges stemmed from maritime disruptions in the Red Sea caused by Houthi movement t

US-Iran conflict and energy shocks drive oil volatility

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated 2 months ago

Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the