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. […]

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 […]

Industry leaders in Pakistan have raised serious concerns that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could damage the country’s balance of payments if trade routes remain disrupted. The warning follows reports that Tehran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key international shipping lane through which a large share of Pakistan’s […]

Pakistan’s biggest gas distribution company has announced plans to reduce gas supply to several industrial consumers due to serious disruptions in global energy trade. The decision follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have affected key supply routes and export facilities. The crisis has reportedly impacted the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route […]

Pakistan’s cotton production for the 2025–26 season reached about 5.6 million bales, falling far short of the official target of 10.2 million bales. Latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association shows that total output was roughly 45 percent below the goal set by the Federal Committee on Agriculture, despite a slight increase from last […]

Engro Holdings has significantly expanded its telecommunications infrastructure in Pakistan, growing its tower network to more than 15,000 sites nationwide. The company’s rapid expansion aims to support the increasing demand for mobile coverage and data services as more people and businesses rely on digital connectivity. Engro’s tower unit works with major telecom operators by providing […]

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued to show resilience in the foreign exchange market, posting gains against major currencies despite global economic uncertainty. In the latest trading session, the rupee closed at 279.45 against the US dollar, marking its 111th consecutive day of trading in positive territory against the greenback. Analysts say this steady streak is […]

Pakistan’s stock market fell sharply this week as rising geopolitical tensions around the world triggered heavy selling pressure among investors. Traders and analysts say that uncertainty linked to conflict in the Middle East and global risk-off sentiment led many local and foreign investors to move money out of equities and into safer assets like cash […]