Pakistan's macroeconomic outlook for FY27 has improved relative to the MPC’s earlier assessment immediately following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, according to the Monetary Policy Report – August 2026 released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Inflation is projected to be lower than previously anticipated; economic activity is expected to recover gradually; and the external acco
The monetary easing cycle that began in June 2024 resulted in a substantial reduction in the policy rate, from a recent high of 22% to 10.5% by December 2025. The cumulative reduction of 1,150 bps over one and a half years has been transmitted to market interest rates, the Central Bank said in its latest Monetary Policy report. The short-term money-market rates adjusted broadly in line wit
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) produced 1,778 four-wheelers (off-road and passenger vehicles) in July 2026, with sales considerably lower at 663 units during the month. On the three-wheeler front, the company produced 3,037 units and sold 2,562 units in July 2026, with production outpacing sales, pointing to inventory build-up rather than a drawdown. Combined, the company prod
Pakistan will participate with eight exhibitors at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Autumn 2026, taking place from 25–27 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai. As Asia’s leading textile sourcing platform, the co-located exhibitions will bring together global suppliers, manufacturers, buyers, and sourcing professionals to explore the lat
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the US and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hit an impasse, while Asian shares drifted on protracted uncertainty over the global inflation outlook. US President Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal with his own demands that Iran pay compensation for people killed in wars, attac