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2026 is a strange but interesting year for Pakistani investors. Pakistan is shifting from a real-estate and gold economy to…
Pakistan’s economy is in a considerably better position than it was a few years ago. The country has moved away…
Pakistan has already shown that poverty can be cut by more than half. Between 2005–06 and 2018–19, the national poverty…
Interview with Mr. Sanie Khan, Executive Director – Floret Capitals (Private) Limited PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Sanie…
Interview with Mr Altaf Hussain, analyst from Quetta PAGE: There is no denying the fact that the quality of investment…
Interview with Ms. Natasha Haseeb, Anchor PTV News PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Natasha Haseeb: I am currently serving…
UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) world investment report 2026 released report that the global foreign direct investment (FDI) grew 6…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January Germany [+] September 2026 3.3% 3.2% France [+] December 2025 0.8%…
Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3pc Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3 percent from a year earlier in the third quarter, slowing from the…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] August 2026 3.4% 3.4% United Kingdom [+] August…
Singapore’s digital economy reaches 19.3pc of GDP Singapore’s Digital Economy grew to S$144.1 billion ($113 billion) in 2025, or 19.3…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] August 2026 3.4% 3.4% United Kingdom [+] August…
China’s economy 2026 China’s economy is facing mounting pressure in 2026 as weak consumer spending, a prolonged property downturn, slowing…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] July 2026 3.4% 3.0% United Kingdom [+] July…
Japan’s economy grows faster The Japanese economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter, revised data showed on…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] July 2026 3.4% 3.0% United Kingdom [+] July…
Foreign students add nearly $5 bn a year to Malaysia’s economy About 167,000 international students in Malaysia contribute around $4.95…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
According to the international industry experts, worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6.37 trillion in 2026, up 14.2 percent…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] June 2026 3.5% 3.1% United Kingdom [+] June…
2Q 2026 GDP growth of 5.8pc shows Malaysia’s economy remains resilient Malaysia’s economy remained resilient as preliminary data from the…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Pakistan spent decades trying to solve an electricity shortage. The next economic challenge is different: How do we ensure that…
Interview with Mr. Imtiaz Ansari, Finance Adviser PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Imtiaz Ansari: I am a senior financial…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] June 2026 3.5% 3.1% United Kingdom [+] June…
Indonesia collects $3.05 billion taxes Indonesia collected Rp 54.7 trillion ($3.05 billion) in taxes from the digital economy as of…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] May 2026 4.2% 3.4% United Kingdom [+] May…
Sri Lanka gets back upper-middle income economy status The World Bank has upgraded Sri Lanka’s status to an upper-middle income…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] May 2026 4.2% 3.4% United Kingdom [+] May…
China government advisers call for fix to two-speed economy China’s economy is doing two very different things at once. Its…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
The government of Prime Minister Shabazz Sharif has unveiled its third federal budget on June 12, 2026, presenting it as…
According to the latest economic survey of Pakistan, in the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) of April 2026, the IMF…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] May 2026 4.2% 3.4% United Kingdom [+] April…
Japan’s economy grows 1.8pc in q1 Japan’s economy expanded at an annualized real rate of 1.8 percent in the January-March…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Pakistan’s economic narrative is often framed around external financing gaps, IMF programs, and domestic fiscal constraints. Yet, one of its…
No doubt, economists are very interested in examining the relationship between inflation and economic growth. One of the main reasons…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] April 2026 3.8% 2.8% United Kingdom [+] March…
Japan’s economy grows at annualized 2.1pc rate Japan’s economy grew at an annualized 2.1 percent in the first quarter of…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
The surge in global fuel prices has become a pressing issue for many countries, with Pakistan being one of the…
The continuous rise in petroleum prices has become one of the most pressing economic challenges facing Pakistan. As a developing…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] March 2026 3.3% 1.9% United Kingdom [+] March…
Indonesian economy tops estimates to grow 5.6pc Indonesia’s economy grew 5.6 percent on an annual basis in the first quarter…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
With rapid diversification of economy, the insurance market in Pakistan is poised for rapid growth leading to greater demand for…
Pakistan’s insurance sector, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), remains one of the most underpenetrated markets…
International experts recorded that the worldwide economy is navigating growing challenges, including policy unrest, protectionism, and fiscal pressures, which are…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] March 2026 3.3% 1.9% United Kingdom [+] February…
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3pc yr/yr in Q1 Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier,…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] February 2026 2.4% 0.8% United Kingdom [+] February…
Indian economy: war situation in gulf starts severe negative impact The war situation in the Gulf has started having a…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Strengthening agriculture, industry, human capital, and digital infrastructure is key to lasting economic sovereignty Every year on March 23, Pakistan…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+] January…
Malaysia sets up gig economy commission Malaysia has established the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGIM) to strengthen governance of the…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Overseas earnings strengthen household stability, fund education, improve living standards, and support long-term economic resilience. At a time when Pakistan’s…
Foreign currency inflows strengthen external accounts and support household consumption stability Pakistan’s home remittances have emerged as one of the…
Remittances stabilise economy, support households, but cannot replace domestic growth or essential reforms There is little disagreement about the stabilising…
In Pakistan, remittances finance human capital investments, education and health, leading to long-term productivity gains Pakistan’s home remittances, also known…
Remittances should be channeled into productive sectors to drive sustainable national economic development Interview with Mr. Kaukab Iqbal — Chairman…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+] January…
India expected to overtake Germany Despite downturns and stagnation, Germany remains the world’s third largest economy for the third year…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Strong exports boost foreign exchange, balance of payments and economic stability nationwide. Experts in various economic reports have consistently highlighted…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+]…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Policymakers must adopt growth-oriented strategy including export diversification, investment climate and productivity As Pakistan approaches 2026, economic stability has become…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] December 2025 2.7% 2.7% United Kingdom [+] December…
China economic rebalancing China is paradoxical. Two incredibly different narratives can be correct at the same time: its economy is…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Oil, banking, and FMCG sectors drive GDP uplift, contributing globally with projected 2026 growth Introduction Pakistan’s economy in 2025 demonstrated…
Reviving investment requires stability, credible policies, and long-term strategies to rebuild productive capacity Pakistan’s economic debate often revolves around short…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] December 2025 2.7% 2.7% United Kingdom [+] December…
Bangladesh: interim government lost in economic drift Bangladesh’s economy presently resembles a stalled engine at the edge of a cliff.…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
The choices made in 2026 will shape Pakistan’s economic direction for years to come As Pakistan steps into 2026, its…
Antitrust laws provide level playing field and encourage fair competition protecting consumers from monopolistic practices The modern business has evolved…
Green ventures create jobs, innovate solutions, and enhance resilience amid uncertainty in developing countries In Pakistan, female-led sustainable startups generate…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] November 2025 2.7% 2.7% United Kingdom [+] November…