Agriculture Growth Driven Almost Entirely by Livestock in FY26
Pakistan’s livestock sector has emerged as the dominant force in agriculture, contributing 62.4 percent of total agricultural value addition and
Bank Deposits Now Protected Up to Rs1 Million in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan’s subsidiary, the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), has increased the deposit insurance limit to Rs1 million
Banks Loans to Farmers Rise Above Rs. 2 Trillion
Agricultural financing in Pakistan increased nearly 15 percent during the first nine months of FY2025–26, reaching Rs2.16 trillion as banks
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
