The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation stood at 5.6 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in December 2025, lower than the 6.1 percent recorded in November 2025, but higher than 4.1 percent registered in December 2024, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported Thursday. According to latest PBS data, the CPI inflation Urban, increased by5.8%on […]
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US economic growth hits two-year high
NEW YORK: The United States (US) economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the third quarter, marking its fastest growth in two years and significantly exceeding market expectations, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. Read More: Trump claims historic Gaza peace, hails US economic boom The stronger-than-expected performance […]
Bank of England cuts rates to 3.75% but signals caution
LONDON — The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday lowered its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% from 4.0% after a narrow 5-4 vote by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The move marks the fourth rate reduction this year but comes with a warning that further cuts could be limited as policymakers weigh the risks of […]
SBP cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%
ISLAMABAD – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 50 basis point reduction in its policy rate, bringing it down to 10.5 per cent. This marks the first rate cut since May, when the benchmark rate was last reduced and subsequently held at 11 per cent. Read More: SBP likely to hold interest rate at […]
Weekly inflation falls slightly
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), recorded a slight decrease of 0.03 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on December 11, 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 335.73 […]
ADB raises Pakistan’s growth forecast for 2025, 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth outlook for 2025 and 2026, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter of FY2025, easing inflation, and a less severe impact from recent floods. In its latest report, Asian Development Outlook: Growth Steadies but Uncertainty Lingers, the bank revised its GDP estimate for FY2025 to […]
Weekly inflation decreases by 0.64%
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.64 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on December 04, 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 335.84 points, down from […]
Business confidence rises but major economic fears persist
KARACHI: Pakistan’s business sentiment has improved sharply, yet key economic concerns continue to weigh on investors, according to the Business Confidence Survey Wave 28 released by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). Read More: Businesses‘ confidence rises to a four-year high, Gallup Survey Despite the upbeat indicators, respondents flagged taxation, inflation, rupee […]
Stocks climb despite political tension over KP governor’s rule
KARACHI: Signs of political turbulence have intensified as the federal government hinted at imposing governor’s rule in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid a deteriorating law and order situation driven by rising terrorist attacks. Read More: Stocks climb ahead of Trump’s inauguration Despite the uncertainty, equity investors showed remarkable resilience, pushing the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) higher for […]
Petrol price cut by Rs2 per litre, HSD falls by Rs4.79
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices for the next fortnight, effective from December 1, following recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and relevant ministries. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division on Sunday, the price of petrol has been set at […]