Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $26.86bn
The country’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $39 million in a week, with the State Bank holding $21.56 billion as of October 30.
Pakistan economy
ECC Approvals: Pakistan Clears Rs380bn in Supplementary Grants for Water Projects and Armed Forces
The Economic Coordination Committee approves Rs275 billion for five major water projects and around Rs84 billion for defence-related requirements, alongside funding for energy and infrastructure initiatives.
Super Tax: Government Plans Complete Abolition Through Phased Reduction, Says FBR Chief
FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial says the government has begun reducing the levy while promising tax facilitation, faster refunds and improved coordination with Karachi’s industrial sector
Petrol Price: OGRA Cuts Petrol by Rs7.06 and Diesel by Rs3.71 Per Litre
New petroleum prices take effect on November 5, bringing the second consecutive reduction and a combined petrol price cut of Rs12.51 per litre over two days
CPEC: Pakistan-China Corridor Sets Example of Global South Cooperation, Says Ambassador
Pakistan’s ambassador to China says the multibillion-dollar initiative has strengthened the country’s energy and transport infrastructure, created jobs and opened new opportunities for economic growth.
Gradual Elimination of Super Tax Planned, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial
The FBR plans to phase out the Super Tax after an initial two-percentage-point reduction, while announcing new facilitation measures for industrialists in Karachi.
KSE-100 Falls 2.4% Amid Saudi War Escalation
Pakistan’s stock market extended its decline during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index
Inflation Set To Rebound To 11.4% In August On Food And Fuel Surge
Pakistan’s annual inflation is expected to rebound to 11.4% year-on-year in August 2026, according to
Pakistan Cannot Afford New Provinces Without a Fiscal Plan
Pakistan’s debate over creating new provinces must move beyond politics and administrative convenience. The Fiscal
Governor SBP Jameel Ahmed Pushes Banks to Shift From Govt Financing to Private Sector Growth
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmed has delivered a pointed message to the country’s