Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – December 15, 2025 – In a move that caught many analysts off guard, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today announced an unexpected 50-basis-point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 10.5%. This pivotal decision closely follows a significant $1.2 billion disbursement from the
Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – November 28, 2025 – Pakistan is once again in the throes of a significant economic challenge, battling persistent inflation exacerbated by a relentless surge in global and domestic commodity prices. As of November 2025, the nation's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is projected to hover between 6.
Pakistan
Pakistan is once again facing an uphill battle against inflation, with recent data revealing a concerning uptick in price pressures across the nation. The country's national weekly inflation has reportedly risen by 0.73%, pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.32%. This surge is largely driven by
Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – November 21, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has today announced its landmark approval of Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited's (PMEX) acquisition of a majority stake in Naymat Collateral Management Company Limited (NCMCL). This pivotal decision, effective immediately, is poised to usher in a
Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – November 20, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan have experienced a significant downturn, closely mirroring a decline in the international bullion market. This notable reduction, particularly pronounced in mid-November 2025, is providing a mixed bag of relief and caution for the local market and consumers, impacting investment strategies and
Cryptocurrency
SURAT, INDIA – November 8, 2025 – In a significant development reverberating through the burgeoning cryptocurrency landscape, a Surat resident, Chetan Gangani, was arrested today for allegedly facilitating the transfer of Rs 10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) in cryptocurrency to a Pakistan-based digital wallet. This high-profile apprehension by the Gujarat
Gold Prices
In early July 2025, the Pakistani gold market experienced a notable shift as the price of 24-karat gold witnessed a significant decline of Rs600 per tola. This dip, which occurred on July 2nd and 3rd, saw the precious metal settle at approximately Rs356,200 per tola, sparking discussions among investors,
Canada
In a significant development for global agricultural trade, Canada and Pakistan have forged a renewed agreement to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to the South Asian nation. This landmark deal effectively re-opens a crucial market for Canadian producers, promising to reactivate trade worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually
Pakistan
Pakistan's financial landscape is currently embroiled in a significant crisis of transparency, as a staggering surge in 'nil' tax returns casts a long shadow over its ambitious economic reform agenda. As of late October 2025, approximately one-third of all income tax returns filed by Pakistani citizens
Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – October 24, 2025 – Pakistan is grappling with a severe and escalating sugar crisis, as prices have surged to an unprecedented Rs210 per kilogram in many parts of the country, with some cities reporting prices as high as Rs230. This alarming increase, which has been ongoing since July 2025
Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a decisive initiative to rein in the escalating prices of essential vegetables across the province. Issuing a stern order for immediate and rigorous enforcement of price controls, the move aims to stabilize volatile vegetable markets, which have seen commodities like tomatoes reach
Pakistan
Pakistan, a nation acutely vulnerable to climate change, is once again grappling with the devastating aftermath of recent floods in 2025. These latest deluges, particularly impacting the agricultural heartlands of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are projected to exacerbate already fragile food supply chains and fuel a fresh wave of inflationary