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Pakistani exporters argue that a managed exchange rate is making their goods less competitive, while policymakers point to currency stability benefits.

Pakistan quotes two prices for the same dollar, and the distance between them has done more damage to the country’s external position over the past four years than almost any other single number.
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad's message that stability can lead to sustainable growth has put Pakistan's business confidence back in focus.
As inflation soars, financial experts agree that tight monetary policy is likely to continue, impacting Pakistan's economic landscape significantly

On 26 August 2026, petrol in Pakistan costs Rs343.10 a litre and high-speed diesel Rs371.80. Those rates come from a Petroleum Division notification, and they are valid until 27 August — one day.

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Pakistan's government is set to unveil a strategy targeting halving the population growth rate by 2035, with the prime minister calling rising population one of the country's biggest national challenges.
Federal Reserve rate patience is facing a new test as oil prices, inflation expectations and mixed market signals overlap before the next policy meeting. It is the kind of update that people search for because it does…

Major central banks tighten policy or keep rates restrictive as surging energy costs push inflation higher across leading economies.
For Sarah, selling her three-bedroom terraced house to fund the purchase of her parents' four-bedroom country home, the call came the day before contracts were due to be exchanged: her buyers wanted £15,000 off the…

Pakistan has reduced petrol by Rs3.13 per litre but raised high-speed diesel by Rs3.74, setting new rates that remain effective from September 5 to 7.
The global road death rate has fallen 21 percent since 2011, but WHO says 1.16 million deaths in 2025 show that progress remains far too slow.
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Petrol rises to Rs358.77 per litre and high-speed diesel to Rs381.77 under Pakistan's revised petroleum pricing mechanism.
The State Bank of Pakistan has named 10 primary dealers for FY27, with UBL, NBP and Bank Alfalah among the top performers as the government leans on domestic borrowing.

Pakistan reduced petrol by Rs0.50 to Rs342.60 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs0.19 to Rs371.61 under its daily pricing system for August 28.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reviewed Pakistan’s IMF programme progress, underscoring how closely the government is tracking reforms, fiscal targets and external financing needs.

Pakistan enters FY2027 with stronger reserves and remittances, but renewed Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices threaten inflation and the trade balance.
Chancellor John Healey weighs options for capital gains tax, raising questions about its effectiveness for revenue and its potential economic impact

Pakistan's central bank looks set to sit on its hands at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, with analysts pointing to instability thousands of miles away in the Gulf as a key reason for staying cautious at home. H2…

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UK mortgage approvals hit record lows in August 2023 as rising costs deter buyers, impacting the 30-year mortgage rate landscape

A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closing lower has shown how quickly geopolitical uncertainty can cool market mood, even after periods of optimism.