Pakistan’s listed pharmaceutical sector recorded its highest-ever profitability in 2025, with net earnings rising 78% year-on-year to Rs. 42.2 billion, according to a report by Topline Securities. The strong performance was driven by higher sales, lower input costs, and reduced finance charges. On a quarterly basis, profits increased by 53% to Rs. 14.2 billion in […]

Russia has lifted its ban on importing potatoes from Pakistan, allowing shipments from Punjab to resume after restrictions were imposed in 2025. The decision comes as a positive development for Pakistan’s agriculture sector and export market. The ban was removed after Pakistan provided technical reports confirming that its potato crops are free from pests and […]

Pakistan’s central government debt increased by nearly Rs. 2 trillion during the first eight months of FY2026, mainly due to higher domestic borrowing, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. Total debt, including both domestic and external liabilities, reached Rs. 79.882 trillion by the end of February 2026. This marks an increase […]

Pakistan may face a urea shortfall of up to 500,000 tonnes during the Rabi 2026–27 season due to supply constraints, plant shutdown risks, and rising agricultural demand, according to projections by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research. The assessment shows that fertilizer availability is highly dependent on the operational status of key plants, […]

The World Bank has reduced Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026 to 3%, citing rising inflation and external economic pressures in its latest regional update. Earlier, it had projected growth at 3.4%. The economy is estimated to have grown by 3.1% in FY2025. Inflation is expected to rise to an average of 7.4% in FY2026, […]

Liquefied petroleum gas prices have reached a record high in Karachi, creating serious problems for consumers. Reports show that LPG is being sold at around Rs. 500 per kg, which is nearly Rs. 200 higher than the official rate set by authorities. According to Abdul Hadi Khan, the main reasons behind this sharp increase are […]

The State Bank of Pakistan has injected a large amount of money into the banking system to improve liquidity and ensure smooth financial operations. On Friday, the central bank provided nearly Rs. 13.68 trillion through open market operations using both conventional and Shariah-compliant methods. Most of the liquidity support came through conventional reverse repo operations, […]