AI-powered economic analysis, tax updates, gold rates, and financial insights for Pakistan. Published every Monday.https://hisaabkar.pk/en-PKhttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-23/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-23/The government's decision to reduce petrol and high-speed diesel prices by Rs6 and Rs6.80 per litre, respectively, is a welcome move that is expected to...Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-21/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-21/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Pakistan has concluded talks with authorities, focusing on economic developments, fiscal plans for ...Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-20/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-20/The government is scheduling meetings of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) and the National Economic Council (NEC) in the first week of June...Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-18/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-18/Oil prices have touched a two-week high after a drone attack on a UAE nuclear power plant The attack has raised concerns about the stability of the...Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-17/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-17/Pakistan can reduce energy expenditure by 36% through industrial electrification Greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by over 50% by 2050 Gas-reliant...Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-15/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-15/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Pakistan's economic exposure to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as its most acute external...Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-13/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-13/India increases gold and silver import tariffs to support the rupee and foreign reserves The move aims to reduce gold imports financed through dollars,...Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-11/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-11/Oil prices rallied on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a US proposal was “unacceptable,” raising supply fears as the...Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-10/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-10/The government is reviewing export promotion schemes to boost the Pakistan economy today. Electric bike demand is surging in Pakistan amid costly oil...Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-09/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-09/The IMF's Executive Board has approved $1.3 billion in financing for Pakistan's reform programme. The approval reflects Pakistan's progress on difficult ...Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-07/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-07/Pakistan's trade deficit has increased by $32 billion, posing a threat to the balance of payments. The "managed exchange rate" has produced negative...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-06/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-06/PM Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Centralised Litigation Management System (CLMS) to expedite the disposal of genuine tax litigation. The new system aims ...Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-04/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-04/The government has directed ministries to surrender unspent funds as it prepares for the upcoming budget. The move aims to optimize resource allocation...Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-03/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-03/Pakistan's inflation may exceed 11% due to the surge in oil prices The country's GDP expansion may slow to 2.5-3.0% in FY27 Rising costs and disrupted ...Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-01/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-05-01/Fuel prices have risen to Rs400 per litre, with a Rs6.59 increase in petrol and a Rs19.39 hike in diesel prices The government has extended fuel...Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-30/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-30/The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €160 million to rebuild homes in Sindh and improve water quality in Karachi. This investment marks a...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-27/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-27/The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs has announced storage charge waivers of 25-50% at KPT terminals to support exporters. The move aims to...Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-26/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-26/The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to increase the interest rate in the next monetary policy due to growing regional tensions. The Iran war...Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-24/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-24/Pakistan has repaid $3.45 billion to the United Arab Emirates, as confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan. The repayment includes $1 billion to the Abu...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-23/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-23/Attock Oil Refinery operations have normalized after transport links were restored with government intervention. The refinery's shutdown due to road...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-22/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-22/The government has invited bids from financiers to manage future transactions in global capital markets. Pakistan's trade with the Middle East has been...Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-20/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-20/Pakistan is in advanced discussions with Qatar for the supply of at least four LNG cargoes. The move aims to address the country's electricity...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-18/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-18/Diesel price reduced by Rs32.12 per litre Petrol prices remain unchanged for the week ending April 24 Global oil prices ease after the US-Iran...Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-16/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-16/Pakistan has received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia to support its foreign exchange reserves. The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed the receipt of the...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-15/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-15/Saudi Arabia has pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and extended its existing $5 billion facility for a further three years. The...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-13/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-13/The government is considering diverting gas from households, CNG, and fertiliser to the power sector to avoid tariff hikes and loadshedding. The move is ...Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-12/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-12/Pakistan is set to receive a $5 billion lifeline from Riyadh and Doha to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves. The support comes as Islamabad...Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-09/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-09/Remittances in March were 17% higher than in February, reaching $3.8 billion. The influx was the highest this fiscal year, despite being 5% lower than...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-06/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-06/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to remove fuel price distortions amid subsidy pressures. Recent diplomatic gains are expected...Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-05/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-05/90% of foreign investment in domestic bonds has been withdrawn due to the Gulf War Local investments in treasury bills are increasing as returns become...Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-03/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-03/Petrol price increased by Rs137 to Rs458 per litre Diesel price raised by Rs184 to Rs520 per litre Kerosene price increased by Rs34 to Rs458 per litre ...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-01/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-04-01/Petrol and diesel prices are expected to rise further within days due to the landed cost of imports The FBR has missed its revenue collection target by...Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-03-30/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-03-30/The government has introduced a hybrid plan to tackle the power crisis, including two to three hours of daily load-shedding and tariff hikes LNG supply...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-03-28/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/pakistan-economy-news-2026-03-28/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan to unlock a $1.2 billion tranche. This development is expected...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/property-stamp-duty-guide-pakistan/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/property-stamp-duty-guide-pakistan/Property Stamp Duty & Transfer Taxes in Pakistan: Province GuideSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/sbp-policy-rate-impact-pakistan/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/sbp-policy-rate-impact-pakistan/SBP Policy Rate in Pakistan: What It Means for Your Loans & SavingsSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/best-investment-options-pakistan-2026/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/best-investment-options-pakistan-2026/Best Investment Options in Pakistan 2026: Savings, Gold & MoreSat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/electricity-bill-calculation-pakistan/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/electricity-bill-calculation-pakistan/How Electricity Bills Are Calculated in Pakistan (NEPRA Tariff 2026)Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/how-to-calculate-zakat-pakistan/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/how-to-calculate-zakat-pakistan/How to Calculate Zakat in Pakistan: Nisab, Gold & Silver Rates 2026Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://hisaabkar.pk/blog/how-to-file-income-tax-return-pakistan/https://hisaabkar.pk/blog/how-to-file-income-tax-return-pakistan/How to File Income Tax Return in Pakistan (FBR IRIS Guide 2026)Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT