Pakistan Inflation Climbs Again: Food & Fuel Hit Households Hard
Pakistan’s weekly inflation has increased slightly as the prices of several essential items have gone up across the country. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, short term inflation measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator rose by about 0.37 percent for the week ending March 5, 2026. The increase mainly came from […]
$5–10 Billion Chinese Aerospace Investment Coming to Pakistan
A major Chinese aerospace investment group is planning to explore a large investment in Pakistan, with discussions looking at a possible $5 to $10 billion commitment across several industries. The interest was shared during a meeting with Pakistan’s Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, who leads the government body in charge of attracting foreign investment. The Chinese company, […]
MG Motor Pakistan Announces $20M Expansion to Increase Production
MG Motor Pakistan has announced plans to invest about 20 million dollars to expand its vehicle manufacturing plant in Lahore. The move is aimed at increasing production and introducing new vehicle models in the Pakistani market. The investment will help upgrade the company’s existing facility by adding new production lines and modern automotive technologies. Company […]
IMF Concerned: Pakistan’s Huge Electricity Subsidy May Increase Debt
The International Monetary Fund has raised questions about Pakistan’s plan to allocate around Rs1 trillion in electricity subsidies in the upcoming fiscal budget. Officials from the global lender believe the proposed amount may put extra pressure on the country’s finances and slow down reforms in the power sector. According to reports, the government has proposed […]
Good News! Pakistan’s Economy Expected to Grow Up to 4.75% This Year
Pakistan’s economy is expected to record moderate growth during the current fiscal year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank’s governor recently stated that the country’s economic growth could reach between 3.75% and 4.75% by the end of fiscal year 2026. This estimate is slightly higher than the latest projection shared […]
ChatGPT Loses About 1.5 Million Users After OpenAI‑Pentagon AI Deal Sparks Backlash
Tens of millions of users around the world have reacted strongly after OpenAI agreed to let the U.S. Department of Defense use its AI models on a classified government network. In the days following the announcement, a website tracking user departures reported that roughly 1.5 million people have cancelled their ChatGPT subscriptions or left the platform […]
Big Boost! Pakistan Business Sentiment Hits +22% in Latest Survey
Pakistan’s business sentiment has improved sharply, according to the latest survey by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Business Confidence Index moved up by 11 points to reach +22 percent, reflecting growing optimism across key sectors of the economy. The survey includes companies that represent a large share of Pakistan’s economic output. […]
Pakistan Weighs Weekly Oil Price Reviews to Shield Consumers
The Government of Pakistan is considering changing how petrol and diesel prices are set, moving from a fortnightly schedule to weekly updates amid rising global oil market volatility. Officials say the shift is aimed at keeping domestic fuel markets stable and more responsive to fast-changing international prices caused by regional tensions and supply disruptions. Under […]