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Macro-Economic & Government
This category drives the entire market’s direction. News here is frequent and affects all other sectors.
IMF sets NAB chief terms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed a new condition to ensure integrity and transparency
War opens port opportunity
The illegitimate US-Israeli war against Iran has posed numerous challenges for Pakistan’s economy
‘No war surcharges on shipments’
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has said shipping agents
Illicit cigarette trade costs Rs300b annually
Effective control over tax evasion in the tobacco sector can significantly reduce the revenue deficit
Pakistan becomes priority for foreign investors
Pakistan has become a priority country for foreign investors due to its best strategy and successful diplomacy.
Govt decides to repay USD2bn to UAE
The government has decided to repay USD2 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Pakistan ranks third-worst market globally amid inflation, geopolitical risks: report
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was ranked among the worst performers globally in the first quarter of 2026,
SPI nears double-digit YoY spike
Inflationary pressures in Pakistan intensified further, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)
IMF allows Rs830b power subsidies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Pakistan to allocate Rs830 billion for power subsidies in the new budget