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October 22, 2025

News Desk

IMF raises Pakistan growth outlook to 3.6% despite flood risks

The seal of the International Monetary Fund is seen on the headquarters building in Washington, DC. — AFP/File The expected increase is due to the normalization of prices. Pakistan’s growth in 2026 will pick up amid reforms, boosting confidence. IMF fiscal outlook improves for MENAP oil importers. ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s economic growth forecast upwards to 3.6% for the current financial year, while warning that recent severe floods in the third quarter of 2025 may adversely affect growth, inflation and the current account beyond the current expectations. The News reported on Wednesday. In its Regional

August 15, 2025

News Desk

PSX rises to strong results, improved financial outlook

Broker is busy with Pakistan’s Stock Exchange in Karachi on Wednesday 1 January 2025. – PPI Stocks moved in a tight band on Friday, as mutual capital activity, strong profits and optimism for the financial prospects kept the stock market stable. The Pakistani Stock Exchange (PSX) reference index went up to an intra-ended high of 147,534.41, earning 1,005.11 points or 0.69%, before falling to a low 146,894.62, reflecting 35.22 or 0.02%. “It is an activity that is bound by the region today, led by the times of liquidity and profits of mutual funds. “The best results, expectations to further improve

July 25, 2025

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S&P Global Lifts Pakistan’s credit rating “B-” From “CCC+”, Outlook Stable

People shop in the market in Karachi, March 29 2025. – Reuters Pakistan credit upgrade to enhance global market access: PM Improved score shows confidence in economic policies: PM S&P reports IMF support, steady recovery in decision S&P Global increased Pakistan’s dominant credit rating in “B-” by “CCC+” and placed it in a “stable” perspective on Thursday, saying that the country’s finances and stocks had stabilized by the support of the International Mint. “The steady outlook reflects our expectations that continuing economic recovery and government efforts to boost revenue will stabilize tax and debit measurements,” the S&P assessment agency said

June 18, 2025

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PSX expands slide as Iran-Israel’s outlook

Broker is busy with Pakistan’s Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on Wednesday 11 June 2025. – PPI The capital market expanded its decline on Wednesday, as investors remained careful amid regional tensions and economic uncertainty. The Pakistani Stock Exchange (PSX) reference index reached a low 120,863.21, reflecting a drop of 1,107.83 points or -0.84%and rose to a high 121.905.49, dropping 65.55 points, or -0.0.05%. “The market is likely to remain unstable for two weeks until clearly in the regional tensions between Iran and Israel and its possible effect on Pakistan’s geopolitical alignment,” said independent investment and economic analyst AAH Soomro.

May 21, 2025

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G7 funding leaders are gathered in Canada as trade is worried about Cloud Outlook

The leading G7 funding leaders gathered in Canada on Tuesday, in talks combined with financial concerns coming from US President Donald Trump invoices, while concerns about Ukraine remain in the spotlight. Thursday’s leaders will discuss global economic conditions, with participants looking for a common position in Ukraine, while issues such as financial crime and non -purchase practices are also on the agenda. The talks come amid an uncertain approach between the G7 Republics towards the War in Ukraine – after Russia’s invasion in 2022 – since Trump returned to the presidency this year. Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko is also

May 5, 2025

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Audi maintains Outlook after raising Q1 sales, excluding pricing impacts

Listen to the article TECHNOLOGY: Audi, Volkswagen’s premium brand, confirmed its full prospect on Monday, reporting a 12.4% increase in first -month revenue driven by strong sales of electric vehicles. Specifically, the provision does not represent possible implications for US invoices. First quarter revenue at € 15.43 billion (\ 17.49 billion) in January – March compared to € 13.73 billion last year. The company expects revenue between 67.5 billion and € 72.5 billion for 2025 and a 7% and 9% margin. “The financial impact of import invoices, especially in the United States, cannot be assessed definitively,” Audi said in a

April 29, 2025

News Desk

PSX steals behind the sharp early transparency, enhanced by Imf Loan Outlook

A broker examines a computer during a Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on July 31 2023. – AFP Did the index hit the intra -115,040.58 high? The low day was 112.935. The negotiation remained strong, with over 185 million shares changing hands The IMF board to meet on May 9 to discuss the $ 1.3 billion deal. Karachi: Reserves returned the severe losses on Tuesday, raised from the optimism that an upcoming IMF Board of Directors would probably approve a loan to Pakistan, as investors are seemingly brushing its tensions. The Pakistani Stock Exchange (PSX) reference index increased by

November 29, 2024

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PSX hits new record high above 101,350 mark, fueled by better economic outlook

A stockbroker takes a photo with his mobile phone after the Pakistan Stock Exchange made history by crossing the landmark 100,000 mark on November 28, 2024.— INP Stocks remained in top gear on Thursday, continuing their forays into uncharted territory as political uncertainty eased and the economic outlook brightened, with a tame outlook for inflation boosting optimism for a sharp rate cut by the central bank in December. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 gained 1,274.55 points or 1.27% to close at 101,357.32 after touching an intraday high of 101,496.17. Analysts attributed the stellar run to a number of factors,

November 15, 2024

News Desk

PSX maintains record pace driven by upbeat economic outlook

A stockbroker monitors stock prices during a session at the PSX in Karachi on July 31, 2023. — AFP The winning streak continues with hopes of stability. Investors cheer mini-budget reports unlikely. Blue chip banking stocks remain in the spotlight. Stocks extended their winning streak on Friday, hitting a new all-time high after briefly breaching the 95,000 mark as upbeat developments including strong currency data and the unlikely existence of a mini-budget dictated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), fueled a strong risk-on rally. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 jumped to a record high of 94,763.64 points, up

August 28, 2024

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Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s ratings to caa2, reflecting improved outlook

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from CAA3 to CAA2, while changing the country’s outlook from stable to positive. This decision reflects the country’s improved macroeconomic conditions and moderately better government liquidity and external positions, despite remaining challenges. The upgrade to CAA2 means reducing Pakistan’s default risk, bringing it in line with the new rating level. This improvement is partly attributed to the recent staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of $7 billion agreed on 12 July 2024. The IMF Board is

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