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International departures from Pakistan have fallen by nearly half in early March as regional unrest disrupts airspace and airline operations. The drop reflects the country's heavy dependence on Middle Eastern transit routes.
The rupee strengthened against the US dollar and most leading foreign currencies in Thursday's session. The broad-based gains suggest calmer short-term sentiment in Pakistan's exchange market.
Pakistan has extended the duty-free input window under its export facilitation regime from nine months to 18 months. The move aims to ease exporter costs, tighten oversight and support export-led growth.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell as renewed Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher and revived inflation fears. Investors responded with broad selling, dragging the KSE-100 index down more than 1%.
A PIDE report says any oil supply shock linked to Hormuz could sharply raise Pakistan's inflation and import bill. The study warns consumer prices may rise as high as 12% under a severe disruption scenario.
Pakistan's power sector has asked Nepra to allow a new fuel cost adjustment that could raise April electricity bills by Rs1.64 per unit. The move reflects a gap between projected and actual generation costs recorded in February.
Pakistan has announced a four-day Eid and Pakistan Day holiday schedule for banks and financial institutions. The coordinated closure is aimed at helping the public and businesses plan transactions before the break.
SECP is considering new rules that would help partnerships, AOPs and similar businesses move toward public listings at the PSX. The proposal aims to widen capital-market access while preserving disclosure and audit safeguards.
The IMF has raised the bar for Pakistan’s $7 billion programme by demanding tougher tax and compliance reforms. The fresh conditions signal that future progress will depend on concrete implementation rather than policy commitments alone.
Pakistan’s latest bullion update shows 24-karat gold holding at Rs523,762 per tola on March 18. The rate reflects continued market caution as investors track global uncertainty and domestic price pressures.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange posted a powerful rally, with the KSE-100 Index crossing 153,000 points during Wednesday trading. The jump signals a notable rebound in investor confidence despite continued regional uncertainty.
MT Karachi has reached Pakistan's maritime zone after crossing the Strait of Hormuz under tense regional conditions. The voyage is being seen as an important development for Pakistan's crude supply chain and maritime energy security.
