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 […]

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover Super Tax from taxpayers only after adjusting any pending refund claims. In an order issued on Wednesday, the ombudsman stated that forcing taxpayers to pay Super Tax in cash while their refunds are still pending is unfair. The FTO said […]

Pakistan received $5.17 billion in foreign financial assistance during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Economic Affairs Division. This amount shows an increase of 12.77 percent compared with $4.58 billion received during the same period last year. In January 2026, the country received about $626 million […]

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday following a rise in international gold rates. The price of gold in the local market moved higher as global demand and market trends pushed prices upward. According to data shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs. 3,700 […]

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to support Saudi Arabia whenever necessary, according to a statement from the spokesperson of Shehbaz Sharif. In an interview, government representative Mosharraf Zaidi said that Pakistan would stand by Saudi Arabia under any circumstances. Zaidi explained that the relationship between the two countries has always been based on mutual support. […]

The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong recovery on Tuesday after a sharp sell-off a day earlier. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by more than 9,000 points in early trading as investor confidence returned to the market. At around 9:16 am, the index reached 155,783.89 points, showing a rise of 9,303.75 points, or 6.35 percent, […]