Explore finance-related stories with Pakistan Revenue, your source for the latest updates on Pakistan’s economy, financial trends, and market insights. Stay informed with real-time economic developments.
Karachi, December 5, 2024 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves rose to $16.62 billion as of November 29, 2024, reflecting a weekly increase of $544 million, according to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
(more…)
Karachi, December 5, 2024 – The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), acting on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has extended the maturity of its $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for another year.
(more…)Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties, aiming for a qualitative transformation in their bilateral relationship. The development came during a “warm and cordial” meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the One Water Summit in Riyadh.
(more…)
Islamabad, December 3, 2024 – The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has instructed the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to expedite its investigations into cartelization and collusive practices, emphasizing the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering competition and disciplining markets.
(more…)
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday hailed the remarkable decline in inflation to 4.9%—the lowest in six and a half years—expressing optimism that this milestone could lead to further reductions in the key policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz emphasized the importance of leveraging this development to improve the financial well-being of the general public.
(more…)
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – Pakistan exports surged by 12.57% during the first five months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July to November), reaching $13.69 billion, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday. This marks a notable increase compared to $12.16 billion recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
(more…)
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased significantly to 4.9% year-on-year in November 2024, reflecting improved economic stability.
(more…)Karachi, November 28, 2024 – Pakistan’s net foreign exchange (forex) reserves have risen by $108 million for the week ending November 22, 2024, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) report released on Thursday.
(more…)Inflation in Pakistan for November 2024 is projected to fall to 4.7% year-on-year (YoY), a significant drop from October’s 7.2%, according to analysts at Arif Habib Limited. This represents the lowest inflation rate since April 2018, when it stood at 3.96%.
(more…)
Islamabad, November 27, 2024 – The finance ministry has expressed optimism about Pakistan’s economic recovery, citing improvements in key sectors and a positive outlook for the coming months.
(more…)