Pakistan business, companies, markets, investment and industry news.
Outstanding car financing climbed to about Rs407bn in September even as monthly vehicle sales fell, according to SBP-based reports and industry figures.
Pakistan’s FBR has extended the tax year 2026 income-tax return deadline from 15 to 31 October for taxpayers covered by the earlier extension, citing requests from trade and tax bodies.
Pakistan has approved specialised livestock farms and duty-free imports of breeding animals for export, while disease controls, traceability and certification remain key implementation challenges.
Official data show Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing grew 1.85% in July–August 2026, despite declines in textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and steel.
Pakistan and US Treasury officials discussed reforms and external financing, while Islamabad outlined plans for Sukuk, Panda bonds and other borrowing instruments.
Gwadar’s marine-fuel service, launched in July, is attracting renewed attention as shipping firms explore refuelling alternatives amid disruptions affecting established Gulf hubs.
Sindh officials reported signing 34 investment memorandums at a Shanghai conference, highlighting industrial and technology opportunities while stressing that proposed projects still require implementation.
Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports rose 5.26% to $5.026 billion in July–September 2026, although exporters warned that costs and trade disruptions threaten future growth.
Pakistan and Italy have agreed to pursue proposed centres for marble processing and olive-oil technology, but opening dates and financing remain unconfirmed.
GUGO Motors and China's Shengtang Group have signed an MoU to explore an electric-bus manufacturing joint venture in Pakistan.
SBP Allows Banks to Process Revised Sugar Export Quotas for Punjab, Sindh Mills.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan aims to privatise five or six entities and raise over $1 billion.
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