Foreign investors’ confidence in Pakistan rose sharply to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, the OICCI survey showed. The improvement reflects better economic stability, reduced inflation, and government efforts to attract foreign investment. Analysts see this as a strong signal of renewed global trust in Pakistan’s market. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain highlighted the […]
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PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks
KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]
Pakistan’s SBP foreign reserves rise to $14.47 billion
Islamabad — Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $16 million this week. The reserves reached $14.47 billion as of October 24, 2025, the central bank reported on Thursday. This marks a slight rise from last week when reserves had increased by $14 million. The central bank noted […]
WB urges stable reforms for growth, economic stability, flood recovery
The World Bank on Tuesday released its October-2025 report titled “Pakistan Development Update: Staying the Course for Growth and Jobs,” acknowledging that the country’s economy expanded by 3.0 percent in the fiscal year ending June 2025, up from 2.6 percent in the previous year, reflecting a rebound in industrial activity and an expansion in the […]
Foreign investors back Pakistan: 73% see it as prime FDI Destination
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its Perception and Investment Survey 2025. The survey covered over 200 foreign investors. Results show 73% of members now consider Pakistan suitable for foreign direct investment, up from 61% in 2023. Investors expressed cautious optimism about Pakistan’s business environment and economic conditions. The survey highlights that […]
Bloomberg Ranks Pakistan Second-Best Emerging Economy Globally
NEW YORK — In a major global recognition, Bloomberg has ranked Pakistan as the world’s second-best emerging economy, highlighting a remarkable turnaround in the country’s financial credibility and investor confidence. According to Bloomberg’s latest analysis, Pakistan’s default risk has declined by an unprecedented 2,200 basis points from June 2024 to September 2025, marking one of […]
PM Shehbaz Says Economy Is Now Stable: Overseas Pakistanis Sent $38.5 Billion
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing at the micro level, with inflation falling into single digits and the policy rate reduced to 11%, compared to 32% inflation and a 22.5% interest rate just a year and a half ago. Speaking to the media after his address to the […]
Pakistan’s economic stability strengthened with $1.3B IMF agreement, says PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the successful staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing $1.3 billion in funding. He called the deal a significant step toward Pakistan’s economic stability. The agreement is set to raise Pakistan’s foreign reserves to $8.3 billion, which the prime minister described as a “big achievement.” During […]
Pakistan’s inflation falls below 1% as economic stability improves
Pakistan’s headline inflation is projected to drop to 0.5-1% in March 2025, marking the lowest year-on-year (YoY) rate in over three decades, according to Topline Securities. Inflation has steadily declined since hitting a record 38% in May 2023. In February 2025, CPI-based inflation stood at 1.5% YoY, the lowest in over nine years, per the […]
Aurangzeb backs insurance sector to drive financial stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged Pakistan’s insurance industry to expand and meet the country’s rising financial needs beyond traditional banking. He emphasized the importance of innovation, productivity, and investment in the sector during a meeting with top insurance CEOs. The government aims to create new lending opportunities and strengthen the insurance industry’s role in […]