Karachi, November 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that Pakistan is likely to secure the next $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by early December, marking another step forward in stabilizing the country’s economic outlook.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit soars 38% in 4MFY26 as exports decline
Islamabad, November 5, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by a massive 38% during the first four months (July–October) of fiscal year 2025–26, driven by rising imports and shrinking exports, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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Pakistan’s inflation jumps to 6.2% in October 2025 amid rising prices
Islamabad, November 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose sharply to 6.2% year-on-year (YoY) in October 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan unveils offshore exploration bidding results after 18-year gap
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – In a landmark move to strengthen Pakistan’s energy security and boost local resource development, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, held after an 18-year hiatus.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from November 1, 2025 – Guess What’s Coming?
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – The suspense is building across Pakistan as citizens await the government’s fortnightly review of petroleum prices — and all eyes are on what could change at midnight. Will fuel prices rise again starting November 1, 2025? Let’s break it down.
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FBR achieves historic 10.3% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY25
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – In a major fiscal milestone, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Wednesday that Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio surged to 10.3% in the fiscal year 2024–25 — breaking a decade-long stagnation that averaged just 8.7%.
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Capital gain tax skyrockets 559% in 1QFY26 as PSX hits record highs
Karachi, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s roaring stock market rally has sent tax revenues soaring, with Capital Gain Tax (CGT) collection jumping by an astonishing 559% in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025–26, according to official data.
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Pakistan maintains economic recovery despite flood impact: Finance Report
Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy has stayed on the recovery track despite the challenges caused by recent floods, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Outlook for October 2025.
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FBR issues update on customs clearance at Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an update regarding customs clearance operations at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, confirming a temporary suspension of bilateral trade due to security concerns.
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Customs clearance at Pak-Afghan border remains suspended: FBR
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Thursday that customs clearance of exports and imports remains suspended at multiple Pakistan-Afghanistan border stations due to ongoing security concerns arising from unprovoked aggression from the Afghan side.
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