Pakistan’s wheat market has experienced a sudden and significant price drop, with wheat falling by Rs.400 per Maund. This unexpected decline has created mixed reactions, providing relief to consumers while raising concerns among farmers. As inflation continues to affect daily expenses, the sharp decrease in wheat prices has attracted the attention of traders, government authorities, and

The Punjab government has launched the Shrimp Farming Pilot Project to promote sustainable aquaculture, generate income opportunities for farmers, and increase seafood exports. This initiative targets saline and marginal lands, enabling farmers to convert unused or non-cultivable areas into profitable shrimp farming ventures. The project provides technical support and guidance to help farmers

The federal government of Pakistan has increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs. 11.30 per litre, effective February 1, 2026, following a recommendation from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. Diesel prices now stand at Rs. 268.38 per litre, up from Rs. 257.08, while petrol prices remain unchanged at Rs. 253.17 per litre for the next 15 days. The decision aims to manage rising fuel

Pakistan’s urea sales are expected to hit a 75-month low in January 2026, as advance buying in December 2025, reduced manufacturer discounts, and tapering seasonal demand caused a sharp slowdown in offtake, according to Topline Securities research. Urea sales are projected at 218,000 tons, down 84 percent month-on-month and 51 percent year-on-year, following record December purchases of 1.36

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised property valuation rates in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), excluding the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) from the updated tables, while increasing valuations in other areas by 15 to 75 percent. The FBR issued Notification SRO. 163(I)/2026, replacing the previous SRO.2392(I)/2025, which had initially raised property values to match market

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited has recorded remarkable growth, expanding from a company valued at around 10.8 million dollars in February 2023 to nearly 500 million dollars by February 2026, representing an increase of about 46 times within just three years. Market data shows that as of February 2, 2026, the company’s market capitalization stands at approximately 504.7 million dollars,

Lawmakers attending a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce have expressed optimism that the State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate could be reduced to single digits by June 2026, saying persistently high interest rates have sharply restricted business activity and limited access to financing across the country. Members of the committee noted that elevated borrowing costs have

The federal government has approved a comprehensive five-year strategy to regulate and expand Pakistan’s precious stones sector, aiming to channel billions of dollars’ worth of gemstones into the formal economy. Pakistan is home to precious stones valued at more than 450 billion dollars, including an estimated 200 million carats of ruby and 70 million carats of emerald, along with significant

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to adjust Super Tax liabilities against long-pending tax refunds, warning that immediate recovery could severely disrupt industrial operations and exports. APTMA said manufacturers and exporters are facing severe liquidity pressure and cannot make large Super Tax payments in a single installment.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in Pakistan rose to 5.8 percent on a year-on-year basis in January 2026, up from 5.6 percent in December 2025 and 2.4 percent in January 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Month-on-month, CPI increased by 0.4 percent in January 2026, compared with a 0.4 percent decline in the previous month and a 0.2 percent rise in January 2025.