For six months, we have lived under a suffocating cloud of media spin. The narrative machine next door has worked overtime to sell a fantasy of invincibility regarding the conflict of May 2025. But the fog of war eventually lifts, and when it does, facts have a way of embarrassing those who distorted them. This […]
May 2025
Pakistan’s IT exports see first dip in 19 months despite strong annual growth
Pakistan’s IT exports slightly dropped by 1% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching $329 million. This marks the first yearly decline in 19 months. However, exports rose 4% month-on-month, crossing the 12-month average of $314 million. The daily average in May was $16.5 million, higher than April’s $15.9 million. Despite the dip, exports showed steady performance […]
Pakistan’s remittances jump to $3.68bn in may, on track for record $38bn in FY25
Remittances to Pakistan rose sharply to $3.68 billion in May 2025, marking a 16% increase from April and a 13.67% rise year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. This strong growth continues the upward trend in remittance inflows. It also plays a key role in strengthening Pakistan’s foreign reserves and supporting the economy. From […]
Oil sales rise 10% in may as smuggling drops and demand improves
Oil sales in Pakistan rose 10% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching 1.53 million tons. The increase was also 5% higher than the previous month. Experts link this rise to multiple factors. These include cheaper fuel prices, higher diesel demand due to wheat harvesting, reduced fuel smuggling, and signs of better economic activity. From July 2024 […]
May inflation rises to 3.5% – higher than govt expectations
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s headline inflation jumped to 3.5% year-on-year in May 2025, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This increase was higher than the government’s projection of 1.5% to 2% for the month. Although inflation slightly eased by 0.2% on a month-on-month basis, this decline follows a 0.8% drop in […]