Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation in Pakistan accelerated sharply this week, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising by 1.16% for the week ended February 19, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The SPI, which tracks prices of 51 essential commodities across …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs 19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package (PMRRP) 2026 to ensure the prompt commencement of disbursements ahead of the holy month. The meeting was chaired remotely by Federal Minister …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured two prestigious international honors at the IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2025, with its landmark US$1 billion syndicated financing transaction receiving global recognition in the Islamic finance industry. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the transaction has been awarded …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation recorded a notable easing during the week ended February 12, 2026, as prices of key food items — particularly eggs and vegetables — declined significantly. According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) dropped by …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to carry out a fresh valuation of five of its major properties across the country and has invited applications from government-registered firms to undertake the assessment, in what appears to be part of broader efforts to improve transparency and manage its …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation registered a slight increase in the latest week, driven mainly by higher prices of vegetables and fuel, according to official data released on Thursday. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) — a weekly gauge of price movements for 51 essential commodities across 50 markets in …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed sharply in January 2026, offering a welcome respite for the country’s external account, as a record-breaking surge in exports combined with a decline in imports, according to provisional figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The monthly trade gap fell by …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: In a modest relief for inflation-weary consumers, Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) edged down by 0.03% for the week ending January 29, 2026, according to the latest report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This weekly gauge, tracking 51 essential commodities across 50 markets in 17 …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of important economic, fiscal and sectoral decisions aimed at ensuring macroeconomic stability, protecting consumers, strengthening social protection systems, and addressing critical operational needs of public sector entities. The meeting, held at the Finance Division …
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By Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy delivered a stretch of rare macroeconomic calm in the first half of FY2026, with easing inflation, a revival in large-scale manufacturing, firmer foreign exchange buffers and a steady rupee combining to lift investor confidence and policy credibility. Official data for July–December show a stabilizing …
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