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State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi, representing the central bank’s decision to raise the policy interest rate to 11.5% amid inflation concerns.

SBP Raises Interest Rate to 11.5% in Unexpected Move to Tackle Inflation

In a move that caught many analysts off guard, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its key policy rate by 100 basis points, pushing it up to...

Stack of US dollar banknotes placed on a wooden surface, representing financial transactions and foreign exchange reserves amid Pakistan’s repayment of a $1 billion deposit to the UAE.

Pakistan Completes UAE Repayments as Final $1 Billion Deposit Returned

Pakistan has completed the repayment of its financial obligations to the United Arab Emirates by returning the final $1 billion deposit, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)....

Pakistan Receives $2 Billion from Saudi Arabia to Boost Reserves

Pakistan Secures $2 Billion from Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Economic Stability

Pakistan has received a fresh financial boost as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed a $2 billion inflow from Saudi Arabia. The development comes at a crucial time,...

PSX Jumps Over 12,000 Points After Pakistan-Brokered US-Iran Ceasefire

PSX Skyrockets Over 12,000 Points as Pakistan-Brokered Ceasefire Lifts Investor Mood

Pakistan’s stock market witnessed a historic rally as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged by more than 12,000 points, fueled by optimism after a US-Iran ceasefire agreement brokered by...

Motorcycle Subsidy Fails to Deliver Relief Amid Rising Fuel Prices

Pakistan’s much-anticipated motorcycle fuel subsidy has failed to bring the promised relief, leaving millions of riders burdened by soaring petrol prices. Despite official announcements, delays, policy confusion, and implementation...

Pakistan’s Economy Expands 3.9% in Q2, Led by Industry and Services

Pakistan’s economy grew 3.89% in the second quarter (October–December) of FY2025‑26, according to provisional figures released by the National Accounts Committee (NAC). The expansion was primarily driven by strong...

Oil Prices Soar Over 25% as Iran War Disrupts Global Markets

Oil prices jumped over 25% on Monday, hitting their highest levels since mid‑2022 as the expanding war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensified concerns over global energy...

Iran War Sends Korean Stocks Tumbling 12% in Historic Market Crash

Iran War Sends South Korean Stocks Tumbling 12% in Historic Market Crash

Seoul — South Korean stocks suffered their largest single-day drop in history, with the benchmark KOSPI index plunging more than 12%, as escalating tensions linked to the Iran war...

Pakistan Finance Ministry Clarifies Breakdown of $138 Billion External Debt

Pakistan’s Finance Ministry has released a comprehensive clarification explaining the composition of the country’s $138 billion external debt, detailing how the total is distributed among bilateral, multilateral, commercial, and...

PTCL Losses Widen to Rs10.46 Billion in FY25

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) reported a net loss of Rs 10.46 billion for the fiscal year 2025, reflecting mounting financial pressure amid rising operational costs and intense competition...