Pakistan’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio Expected to Decline, Though Economic Risks Persist: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has released a comprehensive debt analysis under the IMF framework, projecting a notable decline in the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio over the next three years. The report, however, warns that economic slowdown, rupee depreciation, and rising interest rates remain significant
Inflation Projected to Reach 11-Month High, Says Report
Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2025 is expected to rise by 6.5% to 7%, up from 3.0% in August 2025 and 6.93% in September 2024. On a month-over-month (MoM) basis, inflation is projected to increase by 3.1%. This would be the
From Opportunity to Exploitation: What Temu Reveals About Pakistan’s E-Commerce
Pakistan today offers fertile ground for international tech firms eager to expand into new markets. It is the world’s fifth most populous country, with more than 60% of its population under 30, and internet penetration climbing steadily each year. Global players have already
FBR Prohibits Online Marketplaces and Couriers from Engaging with Unregistered Sellers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a sweeping new tax regime for Pakistan’s e-commerce sector, barring online marketplaces (OMPs) and courier services from offering their platforms to unregistered sellers starting July 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader effort
ECC Approves Markup Subsidy Scheme to Support Affordable Housing Finance
A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to deliberate on a range of important agenda items concerning industrial growth, environmental policy, skill development, housing finance,
