Pakistan’s manufacturing sector showed stronger growth in February 2026, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.6 in February from 51.8 in January, marking the strongest expansion in 14 months. A PMI above 50 indicates that the majority of firms report growing activity rather than contraction. […]

Pakistan’s exports of non-textile goods fell by about 17.32 percent in the first seven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reaching $7.286 billion, according to official trade numbers. This drop is mainly due to weak performance in agricultural exports, especially rice. Analysts say this decline highlights the challenge Pakistan faces in diversifying its export base beyond […]

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fallen short of its tax collection goals by a large amount, recording a shortfall of Rs429 billion between July and February of the current fiscal year (2025-26). This means the government collected far less tax money than it had planned. Officials say the FBR collected about Rs8.12 trillion […]

The Government of Pakistan has announced a major change to its affordable housing program to make homeownership easier for many families. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), acting on the prime minister’s direction, cut the home loan interest rate under the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana” low-cost housing scheme to 5 percent from the earlier 8 percent. […]

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a tough session on Friday as the main index, KSE-100, fell sharply. Investors became worried after rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which hit market confidence. The index closed down by 830 points, ending the day at 168,062 points. During trading, the market fell even more, touching a low […]

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has spoken in favor of proposed amendments to national trade regulations, saying the changes are aimed at protecting local businesses and improving export performance. The chamber responded after some industry groups expressed concerns about the possible impact of the revisions on trade flows. Officials at KCCI said the […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced changes to the Islamic Shariah All‑Share Index screening criteria in a move aimed at strengthening investor trust and encouraging broader participation in Shariah‑compliant stocks. The revision focuses on adjusting the limits related to non‑Shariah compliant debt and investment levels for companies to qualify for inclusion […]

The United Arab Emirates has assured Pakistan of rolling over $2 billion in deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan, key officials say. The assurance comes at a time when Pakistan is navigating tight foreign exchange reserves and preparing for important talks with the International Monetary Fund. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar […]