Pakistan is heading toward a serious gas crisis as LNG imports get badly hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum that supplies from Qatar, Pakistan’s main LNG source, have stopped because of the conflict disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and closing key facilities. […]

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of Pakistan, has faced huge financial troubles for years. Reports show that between 2015 and 2024, PIA piled up around Rs 500 billion in losses. That works out to an average of about Rs 4.1 billion every month during those ten years. These massive losses came from a […]

AkzoNobel, one of the world’s largest paint and coatings companies, is planning to exit the Pakistani market. The move has raised concerns about the future of the paint industry in Pakistan and what it could mean for competition in the sector. The Dutch company has been operating in Pakistan for many years through its local […]

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 […]