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Pakistan’s trade deficit widened nearly 33% YoY to $2.86bn in Nov 2025, as exports fell 15.4% and imports rose 5%. 5MFY26 deficit reached $15.47bn, up 37%. The current account gap also jumped to $733m in Jul–Oct FY26. Pressure on external accounts continues.

The Privatisation Commission Board has approved major updates to the national privatisation plan, adding SML, PMDC, and NICL to the active programme while delisting SEL and USC due to non-viability The Board reiterated that all future transactions will be guided by transparency,

The CCP has attributed Pakistan’s recurring 2008–2025 sugar crises to export-led shortages, unreliable data, weak enforcement, and the undue influence of industry stakeholders in policy decisions. Its reform blueprint proposes real-time data integration, a National Sugar Market

Textile exports are gaining momentum. In the first four months of FY26, the sector earned $6.39bn, up 4% from last year. October showed a minor month-on-month dip, but overall production is improving, rising 1.88% in the first quarter with a sharp pickup in September. The

Pakistan’s fintech landscape is finally breaking out of India’s shadow. Venture funding has climbed from the post-2023 slump, hitting $52.5m in the first half of 2025. Haball’s $52m round, led largely by Meezan Bank, signals a real shift in how incumbents view digital players.

Air Link Communication has approved a new wholly owned subsidiary, ZEXO Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, with an investment of Rs200 million. ZEXO will handle manufacturing, imports, retail, and e-commerce for smartphones, laptops, electronics, and home appliances across selected brands.

Lucky Cement’s joint venture in the DRC, Nyumba Ya Akiba, has approved a major expansion, raising its capacity from 1.31m tons to 2.91m tons per year through a new 1.6m-ton integrated line. With this upgrade, Lucky’s total cement capacity across Pakistan, Iraq, and the DRC will

Pakistan’s headline inflation came in at 6.1% YoY in November 2025, marginally above the government’s 5–6% projection. MoM inflation rose 0.4% compared with 1.8% in October. Urban inflation was recorded at 6.1% and rural at 6.3%. The Finance Ministry has noted that inflationary

FBR has sealed a cigarette manufacturing unit in Mardan and confiscated non-duty-paid cigarettes despite strong political pressure. The action, led by RTO Peshawar under the Prime Minister’s enforcement directives, marks a significant step against illicit production and

Punjab is heading into a strong wheat season. Certified seed use is up more than 25%, and officials say cultivation is likely to exceed the 16.5 million-acre target. Farmers have accessed over Rs100 billion in interest-free loans through the Kisan Card, while improved canal

Pakistan reduces fuel prices for Dec 1–15: Petrol has been cut by Rs2 to Rs263.45 per litre, while HSD is down Rs4.79 to Rs263.45. The revision reflects a decline in global oil benchmarks, with Brent averaging USD63.43 per barrel. Despite zero GST, the government continues to

Chinese investors have signed an agreement with the Punjab government to develop a 300-acre industrial park, supported by USD 1.5 billion in FDI. The zone will house units in textiles, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, creating significant employment opportunities. Punjab

Tax collection remains under pressure. FBR’s November 2025 intake is expected to close near Rs900bn against the Rs995bn target. Collection for July to November has reached Rs4.73tr compared with the Rs5.05tr goal. Final month-end data may narrow the shortfall.

Pakistan’s economy is stuck in a low-growth, high-debt trap. For decades, we have inched forward while the world raced ahead. Growth barely beats population, debt eats half our revenues and a bloated, inefficient state keeps suffocating the real economy. Add institutional

Pakistan’s iron and steel scrap imports reached 382k tons in October 2025, the highest level since November 2021. The increased points to improving construction activity and a recovering LSM sector, which grew 4.08% in Q1 FY26. Meanwhile, the Scrap Importers Association has

Pakistan expects November inflation to come in at 5–6% as food prices add pressure. Even so, the economic outlook remains stable, supported by improving industrial activity and stronger remittances. More than 90,000 Pakistanis went abroad for work in October, lifting

The PSX closed the week on a strong footing, with the KSE-100 Index rising 1,304 points to 166,677. Improved institutional buying and reports of a potential reduction in the super tax supported sentiment. Major contributors included SYS, PPL, HUBC, OGDC, and LUCK, adding a

Ghandhara Industries has entered a strategic partnership with Zhongtong Bus to introduce luxury buses in Pakistan. CBU units are planned for early 2026, with local assembly targeted for mid-2026. The agreement marks a notable expansion of Ghandhara’s product portfolio and adds

Pakistan is losing an estimated $36B annually due to outdated logistics systems. Discussions at the CAREC Business Forum highlighted the need for rapid digitalisation, stronger public-private coordination, and transparent trade reporting. With the ADB committing major investments

The Capital Market Development Council held its first meeting today, led by Finance Minister Aurangzeb. The session reviewed Pakistan’s roadmap for deeper, more inclusive capital markets, with a focus on investor participation, new products, regulatory reform, and stronger links