Pakistan’s CPI is expected to hit 11.9% YoY, the highest since June 24
In a recent report by AHL Research, headline inflation for May 2026 is anticipated to soar to 11.9% year-on-year (YoY), a significant rise from 3.5% YoY recorded in the same…
Mian Zahid Hussainexpressed serious concern over the worsening economic situation in the country
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, expressed serious concern over the worsening economic situation in the country, noting that the trade deficit reached $4 billion…
IP violations costing Pakistan Rs. 430bn a year: OICCI IPR Survey
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) reported that intellectual property violations are costing Pakistan approximately Rs. 430 billion annually in lost revenue and taxes, according to its…
SBP releases Half- Year Report FY26 on The State of Pakistan’s Economy
Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability strengthened further in H1-FY26, despite headwinds from global trade-related uncertainty and domestic floods, according to the State of Pakistan’s Economy, Half Year Report FY26, released today by…
Business community stands firmly behind the armed forces, says Motiwala
Zubair Motiwala, Patron-in-Chief of the SITE Association of Industry Karachi, has said that the brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army are not merely the defenders of our borders — they…
16 Pakistani companies explore investment opportunities in the USA
The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland welcomed the Pakistani delegation, as 16 business leaders joined global investors from May 3-6 to explore new markets and expand their international reach within the United States. Representing sectors from textiles and…
Mian Zahid Hussain stated that the business community has consistently maintained that Section 7E
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister…
Pakistan’s e-commerce sector is facing significant revenue loss
Pakistan's e-commerce sector is facing significant revenue loss at checkout, with an estimated $1.61 billion lost annually due to inefficiencies. This includes $0.97 billion from cart abandonment, $0.46 billion from…
Pakistan eyes Zhejiang model for exports under CPEC
Pakistan could tap new investment and export opportunities through closer industrial cooperation with China’s Zhejiang province under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a business leader said, citing the province’s manufacturing…
Pakistan’s economic performance in March 2026 remained resilient
Despite a volatile regional situation influenced by ongoing conflict, Pakistan's economic performance in March 2026 remained resilient, with most high-frequency indicators showing double-digit year-on-year (YoY) growth. The automobile sector stood…
CPI for Apr’26 projected at 10.3% YoY
Inflation for April 2026 is projected to stay at 10.3% YoY, compared to 7.3% YoY in March 2026 and 0.30% YoY in the same period last year. On a monthly…
Business sentiment turns negative as energy shocks, Gallup Survey
Pakistan’s private sector confidence has deteriorated sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with a majority of businesses reporting worsening conditions amid rising energy costs and spillover effects from regional…
Pakistan positions itself as a central “bridge for peace” in a world
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,…
SPSL has announced its IPO to raise up to Rs 4.8 bn
Sitara Petroleum Service Limited (SPSL) has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise up to Rs 4.8 billion to expand its retail network, logistics, and storage infrastructure. The company…
KCCI raises alarm over targeted attack on industrialist
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Rehan Hanif, while expressing grave concern over a brazen firing incident in New Karachi in which a prominent industrialist was critically injured,…
The establishment of the SAARC Chamber’s central secretariat in Pakistan is welcomed
The establishment of the SAARC Chamber’s central secretariat in Pakistan is a positive step for regional trade, according to Rafiq Suleman, spokesperson of the Businessmen Panel (BMP) South and former…
Governor SBP updates foreign investors on Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook
The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Jameel Ahmad, highlighted that Pakistan’s key macroeconomic indicators have improved faster than anticipated at the beginning of the fiscal year.…
The Pak-Afghan border closure is impacting cement export from northern zones
Spectrum Research has released a report on the forthcoming financial results of the cement firms listed on the PSX. SSL Cement Universe is expected to post earnings of PKR 35.6bn…
Pakistan’s diplomatic momentum lifts global standing
Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shahid Rashid Butt, said that Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has significantly enhanced the country’s global standing,…
Govt unlocks $300m Russian market with 16 approved seafood plants, says Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Friday a major breakthrough in Pakistan's fisheries sector, with 16 local seafood processing plants approved for exports to Russia.…
Saudi Arabia’s cooperation with Pakistan is exemplary
Saudi Arabia’s financial aid to Pakistan is a timely and positive development for the country's economy, according to Syed Aman Shah, Provincial Convener of Awaam Pakistan Party Balochistan. He emphasised…
IPAK Group consolidated net profit rising to PKR 2.36 billion
IPAK Group has delivered a strong performance for the nine months ended 31 March 2026, with consolidated net profit increasing significantly to PKR 2.36 billion, up from PKR 749 million…
KATI welcomes resumption of US-Iran talks in Islamabad
President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has welcomed the resumption of the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed…
FPCCI applauds Saudi Arabia’s $3 billion fresh deposit, Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI
Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has warmly welcomed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s timely and generous decision to pledge…
Pakistan playing a responsible role in global diplomacy: Syed Aman Shah
Syed Aman Shah, Provincial Convener of Awaam Pakistan Party Balochistan, has stated that Pakistan is playing an important, dynamic, and responsible role in global diplomacy in the current international landscape.…