Inflation is projected to remain in the range of 10-11% for September 2026, reflecting the pass-through of elevated global oil prices into domestic energy, transport and food costs, even as Pakistan's economy consolidates stabilization gains in the early months of FY2027. The near-term trajectory remains encouraging, with activity expected to strengthen as the recovery broadens across agricultu
Gold prices increased in international and local markets after a three-day pause on Wednesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $43 per ounce to $4,191. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold in the local market increased by Rs4,300 per tola to Rs441,636. The price of 10-gram gold rose by Rs3,686 to Rs378,631
Pakistan has apprised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Middle East conflict will no longer impact its economic outlook, with inflation projected to slow down to 7.5% and the external sector remaining stable, but the global lender has urged it to adjust exchange and interest rate policies. The federal government further informed the IMF that exports would hit $34 billion and foreig
As only four new shopkeepers opted for the fixed tax scheme until the statutory deadline, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial admitted on Wednesday that the response remained below expectations and traders defeated the good faith. The government also gave a 15-day extension in filing all tax returns after receiving 5.7 million returns by the deadline of September 30
Companies in the KSE-100 Index posted combined earnings of Rs609 billion in 4QFY26, up 34 percent year-on-year and 20 percent quarter-on-quarter, while full-year FY26 profitability increased 18 percent to Rs2.01 trillion, according to a report by Topline Research. The research house said its analysis covered 88 of the 100 KSE-100 companies that had announced their results, representing around 9