Pakistan's economy

Pakistan registers nearly 3,500 new firms in Feb. with China, US among top foreign investors

Pakistan is seeking to increase foreign investment as it treads a long path to economic recovery under $7 billion IMF bailout
IT and e-commerce sectors remained the leading drivers of growth with 723 new incorporations, followed by the trading sector

By Ismail Dilawar · 06 March 2026

Pakistan consumer confidence rises by 4 percentage points in two years, survey shows

By Arab News Pakistan · 28 February 2026

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Economists flag high production costs, low exports as key risks for Pakistan in 2026

By Ismail Dilawar · 01 January 2026

Pakistan sees retail payments surge to $592 billion in first quarter of FY26— report

By Ismail Dilawar · 30 December 2025

Pakistani economists flag debt sustainability risks as foreign loans surge in FY26

By Ismail Dilawar · 24 December 2025

Pakistan aims for secure, cost‑effective digital payments as it rolls out new ‘co-badged card’

By Ismail Dilawar · 02 December 2025

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Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘Caa1’, finance minister hopes for rate cut

By Reuters · 13 August 2025

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Pakistan stock market breaches 133,000-mark in new record as investors turn to equities

By Ismail Dilawar · 07 July 2025

Pakistan central bank reserves rise to $14.51 billion, surpass IMF target

By Ismail Dilawar · 03 July 2025

Pakistan PM forms special sub-committees to promote ‘cashless’ economy

By Arab News Pakistan · 23 June 2025

Pakistan’s foreign investment dropped 19% during first nine months of FY25— central bank

By Ismail Dilawar · 23 April 2025

ADB forecasts 2.5% growth for Pakistan this fiscal year as economic reforms take hold

By Ismail Dilawar · 09 April 2025

Pakistani finance chief calls for coalition of developing nations to push for fair trade, financial reform

By SAIMA SHABBIR · 26 March 2025

Pakistan's economy

Pakistan registers nearly 3,500 new firms in Feb. with China, US among top foreign investors

Pakistan consumer confidence rises by 4 percentage points in two years, survey shows

Economists flag high production costs, low exports as key risks for Pakistan in 2026

Pakistan sees retail payments surge to $592 billion in first quarter of FY26— report

Pakistani economists flag debt sustainability risks as foreign loans surge in FY26

Pakistan aims for secure, cost‑effective digital payments as it rolls out new ‘co-badged card’

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘Caa1’, finance minister hopes for rate cut

Pakistan stock market breaches 133,000-mark in new record as investors turn to equities

Pakistan central bank reserves rise to $14.51 billion, surpass IMF target

Pakistan PM forms special sub-committees to promote ‘cashless’ economy

Pakistan’s foreign investment dropped 19% during first nine months of FY25— central bank

ADB forecasts 2.5% growth for Pakistan this fiscal year as economic reforms take hold

Pakistani finance chief calls for coalition of developing nations to push for fair trade, financial reform

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