Cigarette Taxes Set to Rise Again Despite 56% Illicit Market Share
The government is preparing to introduce a third slab in the Federal Excise Duty (FED) structure on cigarettes in the
Pakistan GDP Underperforms Expectations but Shows Stability
Pakistan’s economy grew by 3.7% in FY2025–26, falling short of earlier expectations of crossing the 4% mark, Finance Minister Muhammad
Climate Crisis Costs Pakistan Nearly Rs. 1 Trillion: Economic Survey
Climate change continues to pose one of the biggest threats to Pakistan’s economy, with the Economic Survey revealing that the
Pakistan Manufacturing Posts Strongest Growth in Years: Economic Survey
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector recorded a sharp recovery in FY2025-26, becoming one of the main contributors to economic growth, according to
Economic Survey FY26: Pakistan’s Economy Expands to $452 Billion
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) for FY2025–26, highlighting an improvement in macroeconomic stability,
SBP Launches Policy Research Blueprint for Next Three Years
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced its first Research Agenda for 2026–2029, setting out priority areas to strengthen
Pakistan Rupee Expected to Become Stronger Over US Dollar in FY26
AKD Research has said Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions are improving, with indicators pointing toward a potential strengthening of the Pakistani Rupee
Pakistani Banks Are World’s Biggest Lenders to Govt
Pakistani banks have become the most exposed to sovereign debt globally, with government securities making up around 60 percent of
Trump and His Children Make $2.3B in Crypto Profits While Investors Get Crushed
Donald Trump and his family have reportedly generated at least $2.3 billion in earnings from cryptocurrency-related ventures since January 2025,
Pakistan Finally Starts Organizing Electricity Data After Years of Mystery Reports
The Power Division has established Pakistan’s first Data Governance Council for the electricity sector to streamline data management, improve transparency,
