Pakistan economy news, inflation, interest rates, taxation, energy and economic policy.
Petrol fell by Rs1.49 to Rs387.54 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs2.73 to Rs402.24 for September 30 under Pakistan’s fuel-pricing mechanism.
Pakistan’s new local-currency bond market plan proposes wider exchange-based trading of government securities, including Treasury bills and bonds.
QatarEnergy has extended force majeure notices affecting LNG deliveries to Pakistan and other Asian customers as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue.
Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator rose to 369.69 in the week ended September 24, up 0.99% from the previous week, according to PBS.
Brent fell to $103.32 a barrel and WTI to $90.65 in Tuesday intraday trade as improved Middle East crude flows offset continuing supply risks.
The local 24-karat gold rate fell to Rs438,136 per tola on Monday, September 28, as international bullion prices also declined sharply.
Pakistan’s merchandise exports rose to Rs1.526 trillion in July–August 2026, while imports increased 12.43% to Rs3.546 trillion, widening the trade gap.
FBR’s published income-tax schedule sets September 30 as the filing due date for individuals and associations of persons, leaving taxpayers with a final day to complete returns under the current timetable.
TCP’s final evaluation lists Bunge SA as the lowest evaluated bidder in its 185,000-tonne wheat import tender, with the Karachi price reported at $339.36 a tonne; no purchase award has been announced.
CPPA-G has sought an August 2026 fuel charges adjustment of about Rs1.73 per unit for ex-WAPDA distribution companies, with NEPRA taking up the request on September 29.
Pakistan Single Window has operationalised integration with Hong Kong Customs’ ValidAP platform, enabling cryptographic verification of electronic trade documents.
Pakistan and the IMF have moved into the formal Islamabad phase of the fourth EFF and third RSF reviews, with about $1.2 billion potentially available after successful reviews and Executive Board approval.
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