Pakistan's tightrope walk: balancing IMF demands against economic survival Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:44pm Economists, market experts expect fiscally conservative package aimed at meeting ambitious IMF targets
Govt has buffer stocks of over 800,000 tonnes of urea Published 05 May, 2026 06:01am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has buffer stocks of more than 800,000 tonnes of urea, and fertiliser manufacturers have ruled...
Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 7.3% in March 2026 Updated 01 Apr, 2026 04:54pm Inflation stood at 5.67% in 9MFY26
India-EU FTA ‘to hurt’ Pakistan’s textile sector, warn experts Updated 28 Jan, 2026 03:18pm The EU remains a key destination for Pakistan’s textile exports
The calm after the storm: Pakistan’s inflation in 2025 Published 01 Jan, 2026 03:42pm Although inflation slowed this year, the cost of living has remained a challenge
Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 5.6% in December 2025 Published 01 Jan, 2026 02:41pm On a month-on-month basis, it decreased by 0.4%
Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 6.1% in November 2025 Updated 01 Dec, 2025 06:48pm Reading higher than the finance ministry's estimate of 5% to 6%
Experts hail withdrawal of 0.25% EDS as policy shifts toward export growth Updated 25 Nov, 2025 03:37pm Signals that policy is finally aligning with export-led growth, says an expert
Maple Leaf plans to buy majority stake in Pioneer Cement Published 14 Nov, 2025 10:08am Intends to acquire at least 58.03% shareholding and control of Pioneer Cement
Pakistan’s inflation projected to reach 2.3% in February Published 27 Feb, 2025 02:04pm Pakistan headline inflation is expected to fall to 2.3% in February 2025, slightly lower than 2.4% recorded in the...
Pakistan’s inflation anticipated to lower further in December, easing cycle likely to continue Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:03pm The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to persist as the CPI-based figure is expected to clock in at...
Ongoing global oil price decline to benefit Pakistan: brokerage house Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:32pm The ongoing decline in global oil price “benefits Pakistan” and will help its trade balance and inflation figures,...
August inflation figure expected in single digits after almost 3 years: brokerage house Updated 22 Aug, 2024 10:40pm Inflationary pressure is likely to subside further in Pakistan and come down to single digits from August onwards,...
Brokerage houses see inflation rate in Pakistan to go over 12% in June Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:58pm Two brokerage houses said they see CPI-based inflation reading inching slightly higher, and hovering around 12-13%...
Brokerage houses see Pakistan’s headline inflation falling below 14% in May Updated 21 May, 2024 08:57pm Two brokerage house said they see CPI-based inflation reading to post a steep decline, and hover around 13-14% in...
Govt’s petroleum development levy target for FY24 likely to be surpassed: JS Global Updated 03 Apr, 2024 10:11pm The government will likely surpass its Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) collection target for the current fiscal...
Inflation expected to go over 28% in Nov following gas price hike: report Updated 23 Nov, 2023 11:39pm Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation in November is expected to hit 28.26%, higher than 26.9%recorded in...
Inflation expected to come down to 26% in October: brokerage house Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:37am Amid drop in food prices, JS Global says CPI reading to go lower
Inflation expected to cross 30% in Sept amid spike in POL rates: brokerage house Updated 25 Sep, 2023 05:54pm Headline inflation is expected to cross the 30% level in September, significantly higher than the 27.8% recorded in...
PSX marks launch of JS Global Banking Sector ETF with gong ceremony Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am KARACHI: Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Akif Saeed stressed upon the importance of...
Pro-agriculture budget expected by brokerage house Published 06 Jun, 2023 03:55pm Given the increased strain on the import bill in recent times, the government is expected to prioritise the...
Inflation in Pakistan could reach new heights in May: report Updated 22 May, 2023 05:25pm JS Global Securities says it expects datapoint to clock in at record-high of 37.27% Attributes this to higher increase in food prices
Inflation to cross 30% as rupee depreciation, petrol prices bite: report Updated 30 Jan, 2023 07:22pm Given bulk adjustment in currency, a 30% YoY CPI reading now seems inevitable, a brokerage house says
EFG Hermes pursuing exit from Pakistan, JS Global Capital expresses acquisition interest Published 18 Jan, 2023 12:45pm Cairo-based company says 'expression of interest has been received in respect of Pakistan'
IRD, Biologica to support JS Global staff healthcare Published 21 Oct, 2022 05:57am KARACHI: Interactive Research and Development (IRD) has partnered with JS Global Capital Limited and Biologica to...