As of Sunday, 8 November 2026, the official Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) notified price of petrol (motor spirit) in Pakistan stands at Rs 346...
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the policy rate by 50 basis points to 12% on Monday 26 October, effective 27 October. Business...
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on 7 October 2026 that would release about US$1.2 billion once the Executive Board signs off. Staff-level deals...
The global market’s biggest stories can look deceptively American: a Federal Reserve decision, a Treasury yield and a Wall Street earnings call. Yet the cost of...
Gold’s biggest trap is its reputation. Investors often describe the metal as a haven that should rise whenever markets become nervous. Yet gold can fall during...
Pakistan does not need to be the centre of a Middle East conflict to feel its economic consequences. When crude oil moves above $100 a barrel,...
Stabilization buys time; investment and productivity create lasting prosperity. Pakistan needs an achievable growth strategy that combines trade reliability, energy reform, digital capabilities and broad access...
Global borrowing conditions can tighten even if Pakistan is making domestic progress. Higher foreign yields change the price and availability of capital and can complicate debt...
Global inflation is rising again in 2026, and energy is the main cause. The International Monetary Fund expects global headline inflation to climb to 4.7% this...
Understand Raast, QR payments and Pakistan’s digital-rupee debate. See what works now, what remains unverified and how merchants can reduce cash costs. Key Takeaways A shopkeeper...