Pakistan Posts Surprise Fiscal Surplus in 1HFY26
Pakistan recorded an unexpected fiscal surplus of Rs. 542 billion, equivalent to 0.4% of GDP, in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (1HFY26), reversing a deficit of Rs. 1.5…
Askari Bank Posts Its Highest Ever Yearly Profit, Dividend for 2025
Askari Bank Limited (PSX: AKBL) reported its highest-ever annual earnings of Rs. 22.9 billion (EPS: Rs. 15.77) in CY25, reflecting an 8 percent year-on-year (Y0Y) increase. Quarterly, earnings stood at…
Pakistan: SBP revises GDP growth upward up to 4.75%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed on Monday presented an upbeat outlook for the economy, revising the GDP growth forecast upward, ranging 3.75-4.75 percent for FY26, and…
Pakistan’s external debt-to-GDP ratio drops to 26% in FY25
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday the country’s external debt to GDP (gross domestic product) ratio had dropped to 26% in the fiscal year 2025…
Nestlé Pakistan to Target USD 50 Million Exports by 2030
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has praised Nestlé’s efforts in advancing Pakistan’s packaged food exports, acknowledging the company’s recent success in reaching 26 countries and generating…