Pakistan News Today: Latest Market and Industry Updates
AED/PKR trades below key moving averages as seller pressure persists near PKR75.201 resistance
Dirham vs Pakistani Rupee (AED/PKR) is trading at PKR74.9588 after marginally slipping in the latest session. The pair remains below its key moving averages, reflecting ...
SAR/PKR consolidates near PKR73.426 as seller pressure dominates below moving averages
Saudi Riyal vs Pakistani Rupee (SAR/PKR) is trading at PKR73.426 after a modest decline on the day. The pair remains positioned below its key moving ...
CNY/PKR technical analysis: Price stays above long-term support at PKR41.012
Chinese Yuan vs Pakistani Rupee (CNY/PKR) is trading at PKR41.218 with a modest decline for the session. The pair remains below its principal short- and medium-term ...
Pakistan tax reform debate backs separate digital authority from FBR
Pakistan is re-examining how to modernize tax administration as falling technology costs and newer digital systems reshape the economics of public sector IT investment. An opinion analysis argues ...
Pakistan fuel prices cut again as government lowers petrol, diesel rates from Nov. 4
Pakistan is reducing retail fuel prices again from November 4, extending an earlier round of cuts as global oil prices weaken. Petrol is being lowered by Rs5.45 per litre to Rs369.06, while diesel ...
Middle East conflict risks threaten energy and trade stability
Diplomatic pressure is building against any renewed military strike on Iran as regional and European powers warn of broader instability across the Middle East. Their intervention highlights ...
Pakistan explores tokenising Eurobond debt for sovereign finance strategy
Pakistan is weighing the use of tokenisation for its existing Eurobond debt as part of a broader push to test digital finance tools in sovereign funding. The proposal remains under discussion ...
Fauji Foundation acquires 19.7% stake in Pakistan Services in Rs6.55 billion deal
Pakistan’s hotel sector sees another major ownership shift as Fauji Foundation takes a substantial holding in Pakistan Services Limited, the owner and operator of Pearl Continental Hotels. The ...
Pakistan arranges petrol price relief through refinery subsidy deal
Pakistan's federal government has arranged Rs15 per litre relief on petrol through a cross-subsidy mechanism with local refineries as higher import costs strain the domestic fuel market. The ...
Pakistan removes used-car import age cap for commercial shipments
Pakistan is opening its commercial used-vehicle import regime after a time-limited age ceiling expires at the end of June 2026. The change takes effect from July 1, 2026, while local automakers ...
Pakistan tax complaint challenges FBR inactive status for pensioner certificate holder
A tax dispute involving Pakistan's treatment of pension-linked savings income is escalating after a senior citizen taxpayer is marked inactive despite a pending complaint over tax calculations. ...
Pakistan inflation eases to 9.6% in October as monthly price pressures persist
Pakistan's annual inflation rate slows to 9.6% in October 2026 from 10.3% in September, while consumer prices still rise 1.1% from the previous month. The reading sits within the finance ...
Pakistan fuel prices cut as government lowers diesel, petrol rates from Nov. 3
Pakistan is lowering retail fuel prices after a drop in global oil markets, reducing the cost of both high-speed diesel and petrol from Nov. 3, 2026. The move trims diesel by Rs7.76 per litre and ...
Pakistan gold rates rise as local and global bullion prices advance
Pakistan's bullion market opens the week higher as domestic gold prices track another gain in international trading. The rise lifts the local price to Rs412,136 per tola, while silver also moves ...
Pakistan stocks rise on buying in banks, energy and cement
Pakistan equities are trading higher in early Tuesday dealing as investors return to index-heavy sectors after an October correction. The KSE-100 is hovering at 168,355.31 by 10:50 a.m., up ...
UK-backed Pakistani climate businesses seek U.S.$51 million in investment
Pakistan’s climate finance pipeline is drawing fresh investor attention as 10 local businesses seek a combined U.S.$51 million over the next 12 months to scale practical low-carbon and ...
Ogra raises LPG prices in Pakistan for November
Pakistan is entering the winter season with higher liquefied petroleum gas costs for households that depend on the fuel in areas without piped gas. The November increase lifts the official price ...
Pakistan gold rates fall with global bullion prices
Bullion prices in Pakistan extend their decline at the weekend as weakness in international gold markets feeds through to local trading. The per tola rate drops by Rs10,800 to Rs409,736, while the ...
Pakistan revises petrol pricing mechanism amid Iran-U.S. tensions
Pakistan is adjusting its petrol pricing framework as regional tensions disrupt fuel cost benchmarks and add pressure to domestic price management. The revised mechanism links import pricing to ...
FBR small shopkeeper tax scheme filings rise to 1,945 by October 31
Pakistan's tax base for small retailers expands further by the end of October, with more shopkeepers filing under the simplified tax regime. The latest increase brings cumulative tax paid under ...
Pakistan power sector privatization targets three DISCO sales in early 2027
Pakistan is advancing a broader overhaul of its electricity distribution system, with the government now targeting the privatization of three power distribution companies in the first quarter of ...
