Pakistan economy news, inflation, interest rates, taxation, energy and economic policy.
Pakistan has raised the petrol price by Rs5.58 to Rs364.35 per litre for September 9, while high-speed diesel has increased by Rs4.18 to Rs385.95.
Pakistan's tax authority is encouraging small shopkeepers and retailers to use a voluntary simplified tax scheme based on a one-page return and a 1% turnover tax.
Pakistan received $3.66 billion in workers' remittances in August 2026, taking inflows during the first two months of FY2026-27 to about $7.3 billion.
NEPRA has approved uniform grid charges for open-access electricity users, clearing a key regulatory step toward Pakistan's first competitive power auction.
Petrol now costs Rs358.77 per litre in Pakistan after a Rs12.90 increase, while high-speed diesel has risen to Rs381.77 per litre.
Pakistan has expanded its Export Finance Scheme to Rs1.5 trillion for FY2026-27, with Rs300 billion earmarked for SME exporters, agri-SMEs and new borrowers.
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