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July 9, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

ADB Cuts Pakistan FY2027 Growth Forecast to 3.7%

ADB Pakistan growth forecast has been revised downward as the Asian Development Bank projected Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.7% in FY2027, citing rising energy costs, pressure on workers’...

July 9, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

Pakistan Remittances Rise to $41.58 Billion in FY2026

Pakistan remittances FY2026 reached a record $41.58 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of overseas Pakistanis in supporting the country’s economy. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), workers’...

July 1, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

KSE-100 Index Jumps Over 2,000 Points as Investor Confidence Strengthens

The KSE-100 Index extended its rally on Wednesday, gaining more than 2,000 points during intraday trading as improved investor sentiment fueled broad-based buying across key sectors. The benchmark index...

June 27, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

Pakistan Public Debt Growth Slows to 5% in FY26, Finance Adviser Highlights Fiscal Progress

Pakistan public debt FY26 recorded its slowest growth in 15 years, according to Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad, who said the pace of central government debt expansion has declined to...

June 26, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

FBR Introduces AI Tax Strategy to Achieve Rs15.264 Trillion Revenue Target

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an FBR AI tax strategy aimed at achieving a tax collection target of Rs15.264 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. The...

June 20, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

Budget 2026-27 Aims to Broaden Tax Base, Not Burden Salaried Class

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Budget 2026-27 is focused on expanding Pakistan’s tax base while reducing pressure on existing taxpayers, particularly the salaried class. Addressing the National...

June 16, 2026
Attia Naveed
Latest, Pakistan

Pakistan economy has left the ICU, says Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the Pakistan Economy has moved beyond its most critical phase, comparing its recovery to a patient leaving the intensive care unit....

June 15, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

SBP Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged at 11.5% in Latest Monetary Policy

The SBP Interest Rate remained unchanged at 11.5% as the State Bank of Pakistan announced its latest monetary policy decision on Monday. The move follows a detailed review of...

June 12, 2026
Zain Ul Abideen
Budget 2026-2027, Latest

Pakistan’s Petroleum Import Bill Increases by $530 Million Despite Austerity Measures

Pakistan’s petroleum import bill recorded a significant increase during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, despite the federal government’s ongoing austerity policies. According to the Economic Survey...

June 11, 2026
Attia Naveed
Business, Latest

Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 GDP Growth Hits 3.7%

Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 revealed that the country’s economy expanded by 3.7% during the fiscal year, marking the highest growth rate recorded in four years. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb...