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Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 6% YoY to $3.6bn in September 2026

Country’s trade balance, gap between exports and imports, was recorded at deficit of $3.35 billion in September 2025

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 10:47pm

Statistics

Pakistan inflation clocks in at 10.3% in September 2026

Consumer price index stood at 11.1% in August

Published 01 Oct, 2026 01:56pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan September inflation seen easing but energy pressures persist

Elevated fuel and electricity costs continue to exert pressure, complicating the SBP's monetary policy decisions

Published 26 Sep, 2026 12:07pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s CPI seen returning to double digits in August as food, fuel costs surge

Readings would mark a sharp increase from the 3% recorded a year earlier

Published 25 Aug, 2026 01:04pm

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Pakistan IT export receipts stand at over $400mn in July 2026

IT exports stood at $354mn in July 2025

Published 18 Aug, 2026 10:52pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrows to 22-year low of 2.6% of GDP in FY26: Schehzad

Debt reduction reflects a fundamental strengthening of Pakistan’s fiscal position, says adviser

Published 13 Aug, 2026 01:08pm

Statistics

Pakistan's trade deficit widens over 25% YoY to $3.95bn in July 2026

Trade deficit narrows 15% MoM

Published 05 Aug, 2026 10:16pm

Energy

Pakistan’s petroleum sales jump 23% YoY in July amid cheaper fuel & agri boom

FO sales surged 406% YoY to 0.08 million tons in July

Published 03 Aug, 2026 01:29pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan inflation clocks in at 9.2% in July 2026

Inflation stood at 4.1% in July 2025

Updated 03 Aug, 2026 01:34pm

Statistics

Record remittances fail to offset import surge as Pakistan posts $139mn C/A deficit in FY26

Pakistan's external account was pushed into negative due to high imports, while exports remained stagnant in FY26

Updated 17 Jul, 2026 06:13pm

Statistics

Pakistan's car sales surge 39% in FY26

Motorbikes, rickshaws sales up by 30% to 1,972,077 units

Published 13 Jul, 2026 09:27pm

Stocks

Overseas Pakistanis send $41.6bn in FY26 as SBP ends incentive schemes

Remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.475 billion in June
Analysts attribute increase to a stable rupee, formal banking channel shifts, and a growing overseas workforce.

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 06:26pm

Statistics

Pakistan inflation hits 11.1% in June 2026

Inflation stood at 7.05% in FY26

Updated 01 Jul, 2026 11:22pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan registers $4.3bn in remittances for May 2026

During Jul-May FY26, remittances clock in at $38.1bn
This is the “highest-ever monthly remittance inflow in Pakistan's history”, says Schehzad

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 03:13pm

Statistics

Pakistan car sales jump 52% in July-April FY26

April sales rose by over 100% to 17,387 units

Published 12 May, 2026 08:36pm

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Pakistan’s trade deficit tops $4bn in April 2026

Trade balance stood at $3.9 billion in same period of previous fiscal year

Updated 05 May, 2026 05:25pm

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Pakistan car sales jump 45% in July-March FY26

Tractor sales continue to decline

Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:52pm

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Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 7.3% in March 2026

Inflation stood at 5.67% in 9MFY26

Updated 01 Apr, 2026 04:54pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index depreciates to 102.54 in February 2026

A REER above 100 means the country’s exports are uncompetitive, while imports are cheaper

Published 16 Mar, 2026 09:36pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s mobile phone imports jump 29.6% to $1.3bn in Jul–Feb

In terms of rupees, total value of mobile phone imports stands at Rs364.684 billion

Published 14 Mar, 2026 09:51pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan receives $3.3bn in remittances in February 2026

During 8MFY26, remittances clock in at $26.5bn

Published 10 Mar, 2026 03:58pm

Statistics

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 7% in February 2026

On a month-on-month basis, the Consumer Price Index increases by 0.3%

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 02:44pm

Statistics

Finance ministry sees February inflation at 6-7% in Pakistan

Govt expects Consumer Price Index to be in range of 5-7% for full fiscal year 2025-26

Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:29pm

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MNCs repatriate $1.68bn profit from Pakistan to headquarters in Jul-Jan FY26

Multinational companies send $118.9 million in January 2026

Published 19 Feb, 2026 09:38pm

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Pakistan’s trade deficit rises 28% to $22bn in July-January

Trade balance stood at $17.19 billion in same period of previous fiscal year

Published 02 Feb, 2026 09:24pm

Money & Banking

Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 279.76 against greenback

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:32pm

Statistics

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 5.8% in January 2026

On month-on-month basis, Consumer Price Index increases by 0.4%

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 08:45pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index depreciates to 103.73 in December 2025

A REER above 100 means the country’s exports are uncompetitive, while imports are cheaper

Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:35pm

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Pakistan’s current account posts $244mn deficit in December 2025

Deficit follows surplus of $98 million in November 2025 and a surplus of $454 million in December 2024

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 11:28pm

Statistics

Pakistan startups secured over $74mn funding in 2025: report

Startups closed 16 deals of which 11 were disclosed

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:16pm

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Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 5.6% in December 2025

On a month-on-month basis, it decreased by 0.4%

Published 01 Jan, 2026 02:41pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s GDP grows 3.71% in Q1 FY2026, says Ahsan Iqbal

Growth comes despite 2025 flood shock, says Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives

Updated 30 Dec, 2025 06:13pm

Statistics

Pakistan rice exports plunge as Indian supply returns to global markets, experts say

Pakistan rice exports declined by 40.02% in volume in July-November period of fiscal year 2025-26

Published 24 Dec, 2025 06:54pm

Statistics

Pakistan IT exports jump 19% to $1.8bn in Jul-Nov

In November, IT exports stand at $356 million

Published 17 Dec, 2025 09:19pm

Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators

Pakistan’s current account posts $100mn surplus in November 2025

Surplus follows deficit of $291 million in October 2025 and a surplus of $684 million in November 2024

Updated 17 Dec, 2025 06:58pm

Statistics

Pakistan car sales jump 43% in first five months of FY2025-26

In November, car sales stand at 12,408 units, increase of over 50% against 7,972 units sold in same month last year

Published 11 Dec, 2025 08:21pm

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Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 33% YoY to $2.9bn in November 2025

Country’s trade balance, gap between exports and imports, was recorded at a deficit of $2.15bn in November 2024

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 04:22pm

Statistics

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 6.1% in November 2025

Reading higher than the finance ministry's estimate of 5% to 6%

Updated 01 Dec, 2025 06:48pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s inflation to climb in November amid border closure, food price spike: report

Headline inflation expected to clock in 6.5–7.0% YoY, says Topline

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 12:46pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan’s REER index appreciates further to 103.95 in October 2025

A REER above 100 means the country’s exports are uncompetitive, while imports are cheaper

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 03:00pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan’s current account posts $112mn deficit in October 2025

Deficit follows a surplus of $83 million in September 2025 and a surplus of $296 million in October 2024

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:22pm

Money & Banking

SBP foreign exchange reserves rise by $22mn to $14.52bn

Total liquid foreign reserves held by country stand at $19.72bn as of November 7

Published 13 Nov, 2025 07:06pm

Statistics

SECP registers 14,802 new companies in first four months of FY26

Total number of registered companies in Pakistan stand at 272,918

Published 12 Nov, 2025 07:30pm

Statistics

Car sales in Pakistan jump 46% in first four months of FY2025-26

Improved economic sentiment, stable rupee, and launch of new models contributed in increase in car sales, analyst says

Published 11 Nov, 2025 08:23pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan central bank defines annual sales turnover limits for SMEs

Annual revenue of micro enterprises set at Rs30 million, annual revenue from Rs30 million to Rs150 million set for above micro enterprises

Published 10 Nov, 2025 05:54pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan receives $3.4bn in remittances in October 2025

During 4MFY26, remittances clock in at $12.9bn

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 04:27pm

Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 6.2% in October 2025

Reading higher than Finance ministry's estimate of 5-6%

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:27pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index further appreciates to 101.73 in September 2025

A REER above 100 means the country’s exports are uncompetitive, while imports are cheaper

Published 20 Oct, 2025 10:20pm

Statistics

Pakistan car sales jump 67% YoY to 17,174 units in Sept 2025

KARACHI: Car sales in Pakistan jumped 67% year-on-year (YoY) to 17,174 units in September 2025, according to...

Published 10 Oct, 2025 10:46pm

Statistics

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $20mn to $14.42bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $20 million on a weekly basis,...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 10:09pm

Statistics

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 5.6% in September 2025

Reading significantly higher than Finance ministry's estimate of 3.5-4.5%

Updated 01 Oct, 2025 09:33pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s finance ministry projects September inflation at 3.5–4.5% despite floods

Pakistan’s finance ministry on Tuesday projected consumer inflation for September to remain in a 3.5-4.5% range,...

Updated 30 Sep, 2025 10:47pm

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Inflation expected to hit 11-month high amid flood-induced food price hike in Pakistan

Consumer Price Index stood at 3% in August

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 10:19pm

Statistics

Car sales in Pakistan jump 62% YoY to 14,050 units in August 2025

KARACHI: Car sales in Pakistan surged by 62% year-on-year (YoY) and 27% month-on-month (MoM) in August 2025 amid...

Published 11 Sep, 2025 07:22pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan receives $3.1bn in remittances in August 2025

Remittances increase by 7% year-on-year compared to $2.9 billion recorded same month last year

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:06pm

Statistics

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 3% in August 2025

CPI reading lower than government, market expectations

Updated 01 Sep, 2025 10:47pm

Money & Banking

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $11mn to $14.24bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $11 million on a weekly basis,...

Published 15 Aug, 2025 08:13pm

Industry

RLNG import glut: Pakistan oil, gas production hit over two-decade low in FY25

KARACHI: Pakistan’s oil and gas production hit over two-decade low in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), with oil...

Published 15 Aug, 2025 08:01pm

Statistics

Launch of new models: car sales in Pakistan jump 28% in July 2025

Pakistan car sales surged 28% on year-on-year (YoY) basis in July 2025, rising to 11,034 units apparently due to...

Published 12 Aug, 2025 07:46pm

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Top 5 automobile assemblers at Pakistan Stock Exchange as of July 2025

The automobile industry in Pakistan plays an important role in helping shape the country’s industrial and economic...

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 06:41pm

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Top 10 pharma companies at Pakistan Stock Exchange as of July 2025

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector stands as one of the steadily growing industries within the country’s economy. With...

Updated 25 Jul, 2025 08:49pm

Statistics

Car sales in Pakistan jump 43% in fiscal year 2024-25

KARACHI: Car sales in Pakistan jumped by 43% in the fiscal year 2024-25, the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 08:33pm

Stocks

Pakistani companies with market cap of over $2bn at PSX

A total of five listed companies have a market cap ranging from $2.05 billion to $3.46 billion as of July 7, 2025

Updated 07 Jul, 2025 06:28pm

Statistics

Haval maker: Sazgar says not increasing vehicle prices despite new tax

Sazgar Engineering Works (SAZEW) - company engaged in manufacturing and sale of automobiles, automotive parts and...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 11:15pm

Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators

Inflation in Pakistan rises to 3.2% in June 2025

CPI inflation average during FY25 stands at 4.49%

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 07:05pm

Budgets

Budget 2025-26: Pakistan targets 4.2% growth as Aurangzeb presents proposals ‘for a competitive economy’

Govt announces relief for salaried class

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:40pm

Business & Economy

Inflation in Pakistan rises to 3.5% in May 2025

CPI inflation average during 11MFY25 stands at 4.61%

Updated 02 Jun, 2025 08:07pm

Business & Economy

After historic lows, inflation expected to tick up in Pakistan

Following a 0.3% YoY reading in April, Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to inch up to 2.7% in May, as per a...

Updated 27 May, 2025 10:05pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s GDP grows 2.4% in Jan-Mar: NAC

Provisional GDP growth rate for FY25 is 2.68%, below target of 3.6% set by govt

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:34pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $71mn to $10.40bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $71 million on a weekly basis,...

Published 15 May, 2025 07:40pm

Money & Banking

FY2024-25: achieving targeted primary surplus appears to be challenging, says SBP

Central bank urges reforms to put fiscal sector on more sustainable footing to achieve primary surplus, especially by expanding tax net and reforming SOEs

Published 05 May, 2025 08:17pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $9mn to $10.21bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) edged higher by $9 million on a weekly basis,...

Published 02 May, 2025 08:41pm

Statistics

Inflation in Pakistan drops to historic low at 0.3% in April 2025

CPI inflation average during 10MFY25 stands at 4.73% as compared to 25.97% in 10MFY24

Updated 02 May, 2025 11:00pm

Money & Banking

SBP likely to cut key policy rate by 50bps to 11.5%, brokerage house says

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was expected to cut the key policy rate by...

Published 28 Apr, 2025 09:54pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan economy faces slowdown in early FY25, poised to recover in second half

SBP half-yearly report revises average inflation for FY25 to 5.5–7.5%

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 10:39pm

Money & Banking

Bank of Punjab profit increases 6% to Rs1.79 billion in 1QCY25

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) posted an increase of 6% in its profit-after-tax (PAT) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 03:48pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan inflation expected to drop further to below 0.5% in April 2025, says brokerage house

Consumer Price Index in country stood at 59-year low of 0.7% in March

Updated 21 Apr, 2025 08:49pm

Money & Banking

Meezan Bank profit down 12% to Rs22.42bn in 1QCY25

Meezan Bank (MEBL), the country’s largest Islamic bank, posted consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs22.42...

Published 21 Apr, 2025 04:07pm

Statistics

Weekly SPI decreases 0.69pc

ISLAMABAD: The SPI for the current week ended on April 17, 2025 decreased by 0.69percent. Major decrease is observed...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Money & Banking

Samba Bank profit declines over 50% YoY in Jan-Mar 2025

Samba Bank Limited (SBL) posted a decline of 53% in its profit-after-tax (PAT) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:00pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan receives record $4.1bn in remittances in March, says SBP governor

Central bank revises remittance forecast to $38bn for FY25

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 11:02pm

Statistics

March CPI slows to 0.7pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s consumer inflation rate slowed to 0.7% year-on-year in March, the statistics bureau said on...

Published 04 Apr, 2025 05:22am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s GDP grows 1.73% in Oct-Dec

Growth in agriculture, industry and services stand at 1.1%, -0.18% and 2.57% respectively.

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 11:11pm

Industry

NTC generates Rs40 billion through anti-dumping duties in 25 years

Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission (NTC) has generated Rs40 billion through anti-dumping duties on the import of...

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 06:31pm

Statistics

Govt expects CPI inflation to lower further in March

Ministry of Finance expects slight uptick in inflation reading in April

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 10:53pm

Money & Banking

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $49mn, now stand at $11.15bn

Total liquid foreign reserves of country stand at $16.02 billion

Updated 20 Mar, 2025 10:51pm

Statistics

Pakistan inflation expected to fall below 1%, says brokerage house

Pakistan headline inflation is expected to remain between 0.5-1% in March 2025, the lowest monthly year-on-year...

Updated 20 Mar, 2025 09:06pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index clocks in at 102.27 in February 2025

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:02am

Statistics

Pakistan’s current account improves but remains negative in February 2025

Country posts a deficit of $12mn in February, against $399mn deficit recorded in January 2025

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 12:09am

Statistics

Weekly SPI inflation up 0.22pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended March 13, 2025, increased by 0.22per cent...

Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am

Industry

Pakistan car sales decline 29% MoM in February 2025

Car sales in Pakistan fell 29% month-on-month (MoM) in February 2025 to clock in at 12,084 units, as compared to the...

Published 11 Mar, 2025 10:39pm

Statistics

Businesses express mixed reactions over policy rate status quo

The business community voiced mixed opinions following the central bank’s decision of keeping the policy rate...

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 11:32pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.1bn in February 2025, up 3.8% month-on-month

Amount 38.6% higher when compared with $2.25 billion in February 2024

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 11:32pm

Statistics

High octane fuel sales surge to record high in February

The sale of HOBC (high octane blending component) hit record high at around 33,000 metric tons in Pakistan in the...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 05:10pm

Statistics

Feb CPI inflation clocks in at 1.5pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation clocked in at 1.5 percent on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis in...

Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 33% YoY to $2.3bn in February 2025

Trade deficit stood at $1.72 billion in February 2024

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 10:55pm

Business & Economy

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 1.5% in February 2025

CPI reading eases to 113-month low

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 10:53pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $21mn, now stand at $11.22bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $21 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 11:12pm

Commodities

Pakistan inflation expected to clock in at 2.0-2.5% in February, says brokerage house

Consumer Price Index stood at 2.4% in January

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:20pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index clocks in at 104.05 in January 2025

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:32pm

Statistics

Weekly SPI inflation down 0.21pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended February 6, 2025, decreased by 0.21 per cent...

Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:30am

Business & Economy

Over 9-year low: Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 2.4% in January 2025

Pakistan’s headline inflation clocked in at 2.4% on a year-on-year basis in January 2025, a reading below that of...

Updated 03 Feb, 2025 10:44pm

Statistics

SPI-based inflation down 0.36pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended January 30, 2025, decreased by 0.36...

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am

Financial

National Saving Schemes: CDNS decreases rates of return following policy rate cut

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has reduced the rates of return on a number of its National...

Updated 31 Jan, 2025 08:29pm

Statistics

Policy measures successfully curbing inflation: Finance Division

The Finance Division has said that policy interventions and administrative actions have successfully controlled...

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:55pm

Business & Economy

SBP likely to deliver sixth straight rate cut to revive economy

MPC scheduled to meet on January 27 (Monday)

Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:39pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s inflation expected to fall below 3% in January

Declining inflation raise hopes of further cut in policy rate

Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:05pm

Statistics

1HFY25 FDI clocks in at $1.3bn, up 20% YoY

Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan grew 20% during the first half of the ongoing fiscal year (1HFY25),...

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 07:22pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index clocks in at 103.7 in December 2024

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 07:58pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan registers massive $582mn current account surplus in December 2024

This is fifth consecutive month of current account surplus

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:04pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $30mn, now stand at $11.72bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $30 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:11pm

Statistics

SUVs take the spotlight as Pakistan car sales soar 69% YoY in December

Car sales in Pakistan surged 69% to 9,820 units in December 2024 as compared to the same month of the last year,...

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:51pm

Business & Economy

Inflation to lower pace further in January, says SBP governor

However, some volatility may be seen following next month: Jameel Ahmad

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:53pm

Statistics

Dec CPI inflation clocks in at 4.1pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index-based inflation clocked in at 4.1 per cent on year-on-year basis in December ...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:04am

Statistics

H1 exports soar 10.52pc to $16.561bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 10.52 percent during the first half (July-December) of current ...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:03am

Business & Economy

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 4.1% in December 2024

Reading in line with government projection, strengthens case for continued monetary easing

Updated 01 Jan, 2025 09:40pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s GDP grows 0.92% in July-Sept, 2.5% in FY24

Growth in agriculture, industry and services stood at 1.15%, -1.03% and 1.43% respectively, in Q1 FY25

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:25pm

Statistics

SPI inflation up WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended December 27, 2024, increased by 0.80...

Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s inflation projected at 4-5% in December, says Ministry of Finance

Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to stay within the 4-5% range in December, the Finance Division projected...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm

Statistics

Jul-Nov FY25: Textile group exports up 10.51pc to $7.607bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.51 percent in first five months (July-November) of...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:22am

Money & Banking

Pakistan’s REER index increases further to 102.92 in November 2024

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:56pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan records massive $729mn current account surplus in November 2024

This is fourth consecutive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus

Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:49pm

Business & Economy

How the key interest rate has moved since July 2022

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday reduced the key policy rate by 200...

Updated 16 Dec, 2024 09:46pm

Statistics

SPI-based inflation rises slightly

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended December 12, 2024, increased by 0.07...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $13mn, now stand at $12.05bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $13 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $2.92bn in November 2024, down 4.5% month-on-month

Amount 29.1% higher when compared with $2.26 billion in November 2023

Updated 09 Dec, 2024 09:27pm

Statistics

Lowest in six years: Nov inflation slows down to 4.9pc

ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation clocked in at 4.9 per cent on a year-on-year basis in...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:09am

Statistics

Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in November, signals room for another rate cut

The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to continue as the CPI-based figure is expected to fall below...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 06:16pm

Business & Economy

Jul-Oct FDI clocks in at $904.3mn, up 32% YoY

Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan grew 32.3% during the first four months of the ongoing fiscal year...

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:20pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index increases to 100.9 in October 2024

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:35pm

Statistics

Pakistan records $349mn current account surplus in October 2024

This is the third consecutive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:27pm

Business & Economy

IMF calls for reduced govt intervention, energy reforms in Pakistan’s economy

Washington-based lender's mission led by Nathan Porter states conclusion of a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15, 2024

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 04:30pm

Statistics

Jul-Oct textile group exports up 10.44pc

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.44 per cent in first four months (July-October) of...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58am

Statistics

Jul-Sept LSM sector shows growth of -0.76pc

ISLAMABAD: The Overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -0.76 per cent during the first...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:54am

Statistics

Week ended Nov 14: SPI inflation up 4.16pc YoY: PBS

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has claimed that Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:45am

Statistics

Lower interest rates: car sales in Pakistan increase 27% MoM in October 2024

Car sales in Pakistan surged by 27% month-on-month (MoM) to 13,100 units in October 2024 as lower interest rates...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 12:14am

Forex

Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.05bn in October 2024, up 24% year-on-year

Amount also 7% higher when compared with $2.86 billion in September 2024

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 10:02pm

Statistics

Weekly SPI inflation up 0.10pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 31, 2024 increased by 0.10...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am

Statistics

Jul-Oct exports up 13.45pc to $10.88bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 13.45 per cent during the first four months (July-October) of ...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am

Statistics

Oct CPI inflation jumps 7.2pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation increased by 7.2 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis in...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 31% YoY to $1.5bn in October 2024

In 4MFY25, trade deficit narrows 5.59% to $6.97 billion

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:06pm

Business & Economy

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 7.2% in October 2024

Reading slightly higher than market and official expectations that put figure in range of 6-7%

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:57pm

Statistics

1.4pc of GDP: Q1 ends with Rs1.696trn budget balance

ISLAMABAD: The government closed first quarter of current fiscal year 2024-25 with overall budget balance of Rs1.696...

Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am

Business & Economy

Govt posts a rare budget surplus of Rs1.7tn in Q1FY25

Only Punjab recorded a budget deficit among provinces

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:34pm

Companies

MoU signed: CCP, PBS to strengthen cooperation, improve data utilization

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) have signed a...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am

Statistics

Pakistan’s REER index drops below 100 for first time in 2024

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Updated 21 Oct, 2024 10:36pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan records $119mn current account surplus in September 2024

Development comes on back of massive increase in remittance inflows
This is the second successive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus

Updated 21 Oct, 2024 11:32pm

Statistics

PBS to host first-ever Data Fest-2024 today

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) will be hosting Pakistan’s first-ever Data Fest-2024 at the Pak...

Updated 21 Oct, 2024 07:25am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s remittance inflow stands at $2.85bn in September 2024, up 29% year-on-year

Amount marginally lower than in August 2024
During 3MFY25, remittances up nearly 39% YoY to $8.8 billion as compared to $6.3 billion in 3MFY24

Updated 09 Oct, 2024 10:51pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens marginally to $5.4bn in 3MFY25

Gap comes on account of higher imports that stand at $13.31bn, while exports clock in at $7.88bn in three months

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:17pm

Business & Economy

Lowest reading since Jan 2021: inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 6.9% in September 2024

Reading also lower than market expectations that put figure in range of 7.5-8%

Updated 01 Oct, 2024 07:47pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s GDP grows 3.07% in April-June, 2.52% in FY24

National Accounts Committee says growth in agriculture, industry and services stands at 6.76%, -3.59% and 3.69%, respectively, in fourth quarter of 2023-24

Updated 30 Sep, 2024 10:53pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in September, fueling further rate cut speculation

The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to continue in September, and projected to come down to almost...

Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:07pm

Money & Banking

Pakistan’s REER index decreases to 100.16 in August 2024

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Updated 18 Sep, 2024 10:36pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s current account posts surplus of $75mn in August 2024

Development comes on back of massive increase in remittance inflows

Updated 18 Sep, 2024 10:31pm

Energy

Jul-Aug petroleum group’s imports witness 22.73pc growth

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports witnessed 22.73 percent growth during the first two months (July-August) of the...

Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am

Statistics

July-August textile group exports up 5.37pc

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 5.37 per cent in first two months (July-August) of the...

Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am

Business & Economy

Most aggressive cut since April 2020: SBP reduces key policy rate by 200bps, brings it down to 17.5%

Pace of disinflation exceeded earlier expectations, says central bank
The previous occasion SBP moved with this quantum of reduction was in April 2020

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 10:54pm

Statistics

SPI-based inflation falls 0.15pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 5, 2024, decreased by 0.15...

Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am

Statistics

Fourth successive decline: weekly SPI down to 3-year low

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended September 05, 2024 decreased by 0.15%, according to the...

Updated 06 Sep, 2024 10:18pm

Statistics

FE-25 deposits: SBP drops monthly reporting requirement

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has discontinued the monthly reporting of “FE-25 Deposits and their...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am

Interest Rates

Analysts expect SBP to continue easing in next week’s monetary policy announcement

Most experts Business Recorder reached out to see decline between 100 to 200 bps

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:29pm

Commodities

Ongoing global oil price decline to benefit Pakistan: brokerage house

The ongoing decline in global oil price “benefits Pakistan” and will help its trade balance and inflation figures,...

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:32pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s trade deficit shrinks marginally to $3.6bn in 2MFY25

Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank marginally to $3.6 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2024-25...

Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:28pm

Interest Rates

Inflation in Pakistan drops to single digit after three years, clocks in at 9.6% in August

Reading in line with official expectations that put figure in range of 9.5-10.5%

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 08:40pm

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 2	277.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 2	277.07
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 2	157.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 2	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 2	1.32
Euro to USD / Oct 2	1.13
SOFR % / Oct 1	3.87

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 1	71,909.70
S&P 500 / Oct 2	7,722.72
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 2	68,309.46
Nasdaq / Oct 2	27,190.86
Hang Seng / Oct 2	23,972.29
FTSE 100 / Oct 2	10,461.95
Dow Jones / Oct 2	51,176.96
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 2	25,231.20
France CAC40 / Oct 2	7,897.19

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 2	91.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 2	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 2	377,774
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 2	4,141.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 2	78.88
Petrol/Litre / Oct 5	392.76
Diesel/Litre / Oct 5	399.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Oct 5 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.32 ▲ 0.68 (10.24%)
Paramount Mod / Oct 5 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.05 ▲ 1.19 (10.03%)
Dadex Eternit / Oct 5 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	144.55 ▲ 13.14 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Oct 5 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	36.80 ▲ 3.07 (9.1%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 5 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	77.99 ▲ 6.02 (8.36%)
JS Rental REIT / Oct 5 JS Rental REIT(JSRR)	11.45 ▲ 0.78 (7.31%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 5 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	62.90 ▲ 3.5 (5.89%)
Arpak Int. / Oct 5 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	150 ▲ 8.18 (5.77%)
Hala Enterprise / Oct 5 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	25.49 ▲ 1.31 (5.42%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Oct 5 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	357.70 ▲ 17.2 (5.05%)

Stock	Price
Globe Residency / Oct 5 Globe Residency REIT(GRR)	17.25 ▼ -4.93 (-22.23%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 5 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.66 ▼ -0.88 (-10.3%)
Asim Textile / Oct 5 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	100.89 ▼ -11.21 (-10%)
Buxly Paints / Oct 5 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	376.71 ▼ -41.86 (-10%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Oct 5 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	284.07 ▼ -31.56 (-10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Oct 5 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	21.18 ▼ -2.35 (-9.99%)
AKD Hospitality / Oct 5 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	137.02 ▼ -14.2 (-9.39%)
Imperial Limited / Oct 5 Imperial Limited(IML)	23.01 ▼ -2.31 (-9.12%)
Faisal Sp. / Oct 5 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	305.90 ▼ -30.26 (-9%)
ARM Green Industries / Oct 5 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	48.20 ▼ -4.69 (-8.87%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	12,018,726 ▼ -0.62
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,382,938 ▲ 0
Cnergyico PK / Oct 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	7,655,742 ▼ -0.3
Waves Home Appliances / Oct 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	5,866,837 ▲ 0
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 5 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	4,488,613 ▼ -0.14
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 5 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	4,462,642 ▼ -0.01
Pak Refinery / Oct 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	4,083,341 ▼ -1.85
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,183,287 ▼ -0.19
Kohinoor Spinning / Oct 5 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	2,746,822 ▼ -0.14
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 5 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	2,427,533 ▼ -0.04