Economy

Record $1.68 billion repatriated as investors cash out amid stagnant growth   RNN Reoport ISLAMABAD — Foreign investors are cashing out big time from Pakistan, pulling away a staggering $1.68 billion in profits and dividends during the first seven months of FY26 (July–January), according to the latest State Bank of …

FBR shortfalls and provincial delays on key reforms threaten $1.2 billion IMF tranche. ISLAMABAD — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Iva Petrova, is set to arrive in Pakistan on February 25 or 26, 2026, for the third review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and …

Pakistan's first cannabis policy regulates medicinal cultivation to curb misuse, targeting $7B exports and jobs via strict safeguards.

Inconsistent policies, smuggling, and hoarding have fueled the export crash, demanding urgent government reforms to stabilize supply chains and boost productivity investments.

Dodging forex woes, IFC fuels Engro's empire with local currency, boosting precision farming and supply chain resilience.

Pakistan Railways slashes luxury saloon fares and switches to open auction bidding for 11 passenger trains, aiming to boost profitability, attract private operators, and modernize services.

Multiple American companies—USSM and Energy Fuels among them—are stepping up, opening new commercial channels through lithium exports, rare earth refinement, and large-scale extraction projects.

Islamabad agrees to publish governance report, maintain 1.6% budget surplus as IMF signals renewed confidence in reform path

The new phase shifts focus from heavy borrowing to resilient infrastructure, Gwadar revival, and greater access to Chinese markets.

Tax authority admits Rs3.6tr uncollected; biggest leak in textile, petroleum, food sectors

Energy review drops Tarbela plan, endangering cost savings and ties with international donors.

Pakistan’s mega mine project gets pricier, jumps 79% as loans and contingencies pile on

Engineering lapses, idle aircraft, and weak oversight drain national carrier’s finances

Record debt, shrinking revenues, and industry rate‑cut demands spur central bank to reinforce resilience in financial sector.

With no global interest, Pakistan reassigns non-performing power plants internally

By pivoting towards climate finance, Islamabad hopes to tap into the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF), which has set aside nearly $20 billion for inclusive growth projects.

From tech to energy, global brands are folding up amid rising costs, currency woes, and regulatory chaos ISLAMABAD — The quiet closure of Microsoft’s Islamabad office after a 25-year run has sent ripples across Pakistan’s struggling economy, symbolizing a broader trend of multinationals folding up operations and walking out of …

With $11bn due to lenders and $12bn parked as foreign deposits, Islamabad races against time to manage repayments and avoid default. RNN Report Islamabad  — Pakistan is bracing for another financially turbulent year, with over $23 billion in external debt repayments due in the fiscal year 2025-26. The daunting figure …

Digital rupee to integrate with PRISM+ amid new crypto oversight law ISLAMABAD, July 10 — Pakistan is moving ahead with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program as part of efforts to modernize its financial system and keep pace with the global shift toward digital finance. According to well-placed …

Rs 8.21 trillion for debt, Rs 145 billion for education and health—inequality locked in