Pakistan’s total imports have crossed $45 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, showing a noticeable increase compared to the same period last year. Reports indicate that imports grew by about 8.21 percent from July to February, reflecting the country’s increasing dependence on foreign goods. According to available data, the import […]

Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable exports are facing serious disruptions as several global shipping companies have suspended operations to Middle Eastern ports due to the ongoing regional conflict. Exporters say shipments of potatoes, kinnow, and other perishable goods have slowed down or stopped because maritime routes to Gulf markets have become uncertain. Industry representatives explained that […]

Foreign investment in Pakistan’s treasury bills slowed significantly in early March, according to new data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). By March 6, total foreign inflows into T-bills reached only $9 million, and the entire amount came from the United Kingdom. At the same time, foreign investors withdrew around $78 million during […]

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced heavy selling pressure on Friday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising global oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The KSE-100 Index fell sharply, losing more than 1,600 points during intraday trading. By 12:13 pm, the index was at 154,023.61, down 397.82 points (0.26%) from Thursday’s close […]

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.60 billion during the week ending March 6, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The figures reflect a modest increase in the country’s reserves amid ongoing efforts to strengthen foreign currency holdings. The central bank held $16.34 billion of […]

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover Super Tax from taxpayers only after adjusting any pending refund claims. In an order issued on Wednesday, the ombudsman stated that forcing taxpayers to pay Super Tax in cash while their refunds are still pending is unfair. The FTO said […]

Pakistan received $5.17 billion in foreign financial assistance during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Economic Affairs Division. This amount shows an increase of 12.77 percent compared with $4.58 billion received during the same period last year. In January 2026, the country received about $626 million […]

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday following a rise in international gold rates. The price of gold in the local market moved higher as global demand and market trends pushed prices upward. According to data shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs. 3,700 […]