Economy
Petrol Rises to Rs398.96, Diesel to Rs395.72 for October 9
The Petroleum Division has revised daily fuel prices, with petrol up Rs2.31 and diesel up Re0.78.
October 9, 2026
Economy — Page 7
Pakistan economy news, inflation, interest rates, taxation, energy and economic policy.
Economy
Pakistan Targets Rs2 Trillion in SME Lending by June 2028 as Loans Reach Rs1.137 Trillion
The government wants to expand credit to small businesses and increase the number of borrowers, while calling for better data and more effective lending decisions.
October 8, 2026
Economy
Karachi Flour Prices Rise by Rs14 per Kilogram as Retail Rates Reach Rs210
Millers have raised flour prices over three days, with retailers reporting higher rates for fine and chakki flour and concerns about supplies.
October 8, 2026
Economy
Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal on Reviews That Could Release $1.21bn
Agreement covers the fourth EFF and third RSF reviews, with around $1 billion and $210 million respectively available only after IMF Executive Board approval.
October 8, 2026
Economy
Gulf Investors Put $129.8 Million Into Pakistan Bonds in 25 Days
Gulf-origin investors put $129.8 million into Pakistan Investment Bonds in the first 25 days of September, led by the UAE.
October 6, 2026
Economy
Pakistan SOE Debt Rises 14% to Rs10.1 Trillion
Pakistan's federal state-owned enterprises carried Rs10.1 trillion in debt at the end of December 2025, up about 14% from a year earlier.
October 6, 2026
Economy
Pakistan Moves to Facilitate LPG Imports as Government Plans Winter Energy Supplies
Pakistan has sent a proposal to the federal cabinet to facilitate LPG imports as the government plans fuel and gas supplies for winter.
October 5, 2026
Economy
Pakistan Cotton Arrivals Rise 5.39% to 3.21 Million Bales as Crop Risks Grow
Pakistan’s cotton arrivals reached 3.208 million bales by September 30, up 5.39% year-on-year, while heat, pests and contamination remain risks to the crop.
October 5, 2026
Economy
Pakistan Rupee Holds Near Rs277 to Dollar Despite Oil and Import Pressures
Pakistan's rupee has remained near Rs277 to the US dollar, supported by reserves and remittance inflows even as higher oil prices and import costs pose risks.
October 4, 2026
Economy
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $10.79 Billion in July–September
Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit widened by more than 15% year-on-year to $10.79 billion in the first quarter of FY27 as imports grew faster than exports.
October 3, 2026
Economy
Pakistan Raises Petrol to Rs392.76, Diesel to Rs399.64 for October 3–5
Pakistan’s petrol price rises by Rs2.10 to Rs392.76 per litre and high-speed diesel by Re0.30 to Rs399.64, with the revised rates applying from October 3 to 5.
October 3, 2026
Economy
NA Panel Seeks Rs5,000 Wheat Support Price for Rabi Season
A National Assembly standing committee has recommended a minimum wheat support price of Rs5,000 per 40kg or above and called for a uniform farmer subsidy mechanism.
October 2, 2026