Pakistan economy

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing output declines 0.98% in May 2026, while auto sector surges 20.81% and sugar production rises 23.25%.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B-‘ with a stable outlook, acknowledging progress on fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stability under the IMF programme. However, the agency warned …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan’s path to economic recovery lies in cooperation and investment, not foreign aid. Addressing key stakeholders, the premier stressed that Pakistan is seeking …

Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves have increased to $19,810.4 million as of October 3, 2025. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an uptick of $20 …

Petroleum prices in Pakistan have gone up once again, with petrol now priced at Rs. 266.79 per liter and diesel at Rs. 272.98. This follows continued volatility in the global …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been ranked the world’s best-performing stock market over the past two fiscal years, delivering a staggering 200% gain in US dollar terms, fueled by …

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank dropped sharply by $2.65 billion due to external debt repayments. Despite the fall, the country received new commercial and multilateral loans …

The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that all banks and DFIs have surrendered unclaimed deposits up to December 31, 2023. Citizens with valid claims can now approach their respective …

Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise sharply from July 1, 2025, with petrol and high-speed diesel likely to increase by Rs. 21 and Rs. 27 per liter respectively. …

The IMF has approved a landmark change in Pakistan’s vehicle import policy, allowing five-year-old vehicles for commercial import from September 2025. Alongside this, significant reforms in customs duties and public …