Pakistan's inflation remains in double digits as fuel, power costs bitePakistan's inflation eased to 10.3 per cent in September 2026, down from 11.1 per cent in August, but remained above the government's proje...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Fed officials raise interest ratesThat marks the shortest interval between such moves since 1990, when the central bank’s rapid policy tightening played a key role in bursti...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
US tariff threat puts exporters on the edgeThe US Congress passed the Act Wednesday allowing sanctions on Russia's crude exports and tariffs of up to 100% on India, China, and other ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Iran-US attacks restart: Refiners in the crosshairs again as some Gulf cargoes stand delayed, cancelledIndian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing sign...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Pakistan's decades-old Kashmir story starts coming apart in PoKProtests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir challenge Islamabad's long-held narrative. Pakistani forces faced accusations of killing dozens of de...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with PakistanThe IMF is in discussions with Pakistan regarding proposed electricity tariff revisions, emphasizing that the burden should not fall on low...
14 Feb, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Rising living costs persist despite official claims of economic stability in PakistanDespite government claims of economic stabilization and a drop in headline inflation, millions of Pakistanis face a harsh reality of rising...
27 Dec, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Pakistan's central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 12%, indicates rise in inflationPakistan's central bank decided to maintain the policy rate at 12% due to potential short-term inflationary pressures from rising food and ...
10 Mar, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
Pakistan struggles with soaring inflation and widening wage disparitiesThe government's decision to devalue the currency by over 50 per cent within a year and eliminate subsidies as part of the latest instalmen...
30 Apr, 2024, 07.44 AM IST
Pakistan: Weekly inflation jumps to 31 per centPakistan yet again witnessed a year-on-year increase in short-term inflation which now stood at 30.82 per cent for the week ending on Augus...
12 Aug, 2023, 05.58 PM IST
In inflation-hit Pakistan, a 35% salary hike for state govt employeesThe caretaker government in Punjab has cleared 30 per cent to 35 per cent hike for government employees, based on the current basic salary....
23 Jul, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Pakistan's annual inflation eases to 29.4% in June from May recordPakistan's annual consumer inflation remained elevated at 29.4% year-on-year in June but eased sharply from a record high 38% in May largel...
03 Jul, 2023, 02.25 PM IST
Cash-starved Pakistan fails to secure LNG supply as no company responds to its tenderPakistan’s inability to buy gas will aggravate energy shortages in the country, increasing the frequency of blackouts and curbing the suppl...
21 Jun, 2023, 04.10 PM IST
Pakistan’s banking sector faces strong headwindsIn addition to downgrading long term deposit ratings of the five banks, Moody’s also downgraded their foreign Currency Counterpart Risk Rat...
13 Apr, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
Inflation surges to nearly 40 per cent in crisis-hit PakistanPakistan is trying hard to contain inflation in the last few weeks, but with little success. The recent hike in inflation comes even as the...
18 Feb, 2023, 01.16 PM IST
Pakistan on brink of economic collapsePakistan's current economic indices are quite poor. According to the UNDP, Pakistan is facing a debt in excess of USD 250 billion.
28 Jul, 2022, 07.28 PM IST