A National Assembly committee on Wednesday voiced concern over the continued decline in Pakistan’s commodity exports, while the commerce ministry defended its policy direction and outlined measures aimed at boosting export performance. Read More: PM announces power tariff cut, incentives for industry, exporters The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Jawed Hanif Khan, met […]
Pakistan economy
Pakistan hits historic $3bn exports in January
Pakistan’s exports crossed $3 billion for the first time in January 2026, marking a historic trade milestone. Exports reached $3.1 billion during the month as import levels declined. Consequently, the monthly trade deficit narrowed by nearly 29 percent. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, exports surged by 35 percent in January 2026. They also […]
Industry welcomes relief package as investors flag tax concerns
KARACHI: While local industry and exporters have welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s newly announced relief package, foreign investors have raised concerns over demand notices issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) following the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling upholding the super tax. Read More: Government plans relief for salaried class, industries next budget The Overseas Investors […]
SPI inflation rises 4.52pc amid higher food prices
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 4.52 per cent year-on-year in the week ending January 29, largely driven by higher retail prices of tomatoes, pulses and other essential food items, official data showed on Friday. Read More: Weekly inflation falls by 0.03% According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, SPI inflation has […]
PM Shehbaz announces Rs4.4/unit cut in industrial electricity, export tax relief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a reduction of Rs4.40 per unit in electricity tariffs for the industrial sector and an Rs9 cut in wheeling charges, aiming to provide relief to businesses and boost export-led growth. Read More: PM unveils subsidised power package for industries, farmers The premier made the announcement during a ceremony held in […]
KSE-100 rebounds nearly 1% after Thursday’s sharp losses
KARACHI: Pakistan’s benchmark index, the KSE-100, bounced back on Friday morning, gaining 1,746.78 points after a steep decline of 6,131.53 points on Thursday. At 11:10 am, the index reached 184,084.90 points, marking a 0.96 per cent rise from Thursday’s close of 182,338.12 points. Read More: Bloodbath at PSX as index sheds 6,042 points over US-Iran […]
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposes aggressive recovery of super tax
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has voiced strong concern over the government’s move to aggressively recover super tax following the Federal Constitutional Court’s recent decision upholding the levy’s legality, warning that abrupt demands could severely disrupt business activity. Read More: KCCI, LCCI join hands to push for economic revival In a statement […]
FPCCI challenges power circular debt figures
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has disputed the Power Division’s latest circular debt report, arguing that the figures reflect accounting adjustments rather than any real improvement in the efficiency or financial health of the power sector. Read More: Power sector circular debt edges up despite payments In an analysis shared with the National […]
Gold price jumps to Rs551,662 per tola
Gold price surged sharply across Pakistan on Wednesday, recording a single-day rally of historic proportions as global bullion rates climbed amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and speculative trading. Read More: Gold jumps to all-time high of Rs 551662 per tola According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold rose by […]
Textile exporters seek relief amid cost pressures
Textile exporters have urged the government to announce a comprehensive relief package, citing uncompetitive energy prices, high taxes and elevated financing costs that are undermining Pakistan’s ability to compete in global markets. Read More: Textile exports increase 0.90% to $9.16bn during Jul-Dec A large delegation of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) met Finance Minister […]