Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dropped to 40.1 points in July, down from 42.1 points in June, as reported in the latest survey released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The survey revealed a decline in both current and expected economic conditions. The Current Economic Conditions (CEC) index decreased...
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed said on Wednesday that the country’s economic outlook remains highly optimistic, with GDP growth projected between 3.5-4.5 percent for FY26, rising home remittances and foreign exchange reserves, and manageable external debt repayments of $26 billion during the current fiscal year.
While addressing...
The Government of Sindh has officially notified a minimum monthly wage of Rs. 40,000 for unskilled workers employed across all industrial and commercial establishments in the province, effective from July 01, 2025.
Provincial Labour Minister Shahid Abdul Salam Thaheem, while announcing the revised wage structure, said the minimum monthly salary...
The city’s first Polyethylene Plastic Recycling Plant was inaugurated at Garbage Transfer Station of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) in Kohsar area on Wednesday.
Chief Minister’s Special Assistant on Food, Abdul Jabbar Khan, opened the plant set up in collaboration with Pak Altas, a waste management company, for handling...
Pakistan is set to host its first-ever National Digital Summit on August 7, which would come as a major step in its ambitions to become a regional technology hub.
The National Digital Summit, being organized by the GSM Association (GSMA), a global organization representing mobile network operators, will bring together...
In a move to modernize Pakistan’s capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will adopt a T+1 (trade-plus-one) settlement cycle starting February 9, 2026.
The announcement was made by SECP Chairman Akif Saeed at a high-level event in Karachi...
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Monday projected that inflation for July would remain in the range of 3.5–4.5 per cent, though it warned that recent heavy rains could disrupt agricultural output and supply chains.
In its Monthly Economic Update and Outlook, the MoF said inflation had declined sharply in recent months,...
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Ishaq Dar is slated to meet US Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio on Friday (today) in Washington DC to cover a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, including Pakistan-India tension, de-escalation, Pakistan-India ceasefire agreement, and regional development.
“Discussions will emphasise the...
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Wednesday that Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, which was finalized after a year of consultations at home and abroad, is likely to be approved soon.
Speaking at a seminar at Quaid-i-Azam University, the minister reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to submit a comprehensive plan to eliminate the growing circular debt.
According to sources, the gas sector's circular debt has soared to Rs2,800 billion, causing severe financial strain on Sui gas companies and other state-run oil and gas entities. In response, the...
