Government Raises High-Octane Fuel Levy to Shift Burden on Luxury Users
The government has decided to significantly increase the levy on high-octane fuel, raising it from Rs. 100 per litre to Rs. 300 per litre. This change was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a high-level meeting where officials reviewed fuel pricing and possible relief measures for the public. The increase mainly targets high-octane fuel, […]
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Shows Strong Growth in FY26
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown solid improvement during the first seven months of fiscal year 2026. The sector grew by nearly 6 percent compared to the same period last year, reflecting a steady recovery in industrial activity. A major boost was seen in January 2026, when the sector recorded a sharp increase of […]
Auto Financing in Pakistan Continues Growth for 15th Straight Month
Auto financing in Pakistan has continued to grow steadily, marking its 15th consecutive month of increase. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, total auto financing reached Rs. 336 billion in February. This shows strong and consistent demand in the country’s automobile sector. One of the main reasons behind this growth is the rising interest […]
BYD Surpasses Ford in Global Sales, Signaling Shift Toward Electric Vehicles
China’s leading car manufacturer, BYD, has achieved a major milestone by selling more vehicles globally than Ford Motor Company for the first time. In 2025, BYD recorded around 4.6 million vehicle sales, slightly higher than Ford’s 4.4 million units. This change has pushed BYD into sixth place worldwide, while Ford has moved down to seventh […]
Pakistan’s Imports Cross $45 Billion in Eight Months as Demand for Phones, Cars and Food Rises
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 […]
Shipping Disruptions Hit Pakistan’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Gulf Markets
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 T-Bills Slows as Gulf Investors Pause New Purchases
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 […]
Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Push PSX Down Over 1,600 Points
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 […]