PSX Economic Data

Workers’ remittances: money sent home by overseas Pakistanis; key source of FX, current account support, and household income.

Quarterly GDP growth: year-on-year real GDP growth by quarter; headline measure of aggregate economic performance.

Public debt and liabilities: government and public sector debt; key for fiscal sustainability and sovereign risk.

Banking sector growth: expansion in deposits, advances, or assets; reflects financial sector activity and credit cycle.

Foreign profit repatriation: dividends and profits sent abroad by foreign-owned firms; affects balance of payments and FX demand.

Trade balance (exports minus imports): net of goods exports and imports; driver of current account and FX pressure.

FBR tax revenue: Federal Board of Revenue collections; reflects fiscal health, compliance, and government revenue capacity.

SBP policy rate: State Bank of Pakistan’s key policy interest rate; influences lending rates, inflation, and monetary conditions.

Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) index: volume/output of major industries; proxy for manufacturing and industrial sector strength.

Foreign exchange reserves: SBP-held FX assets; buffer for imports, debt servicing, and exchange rate stability.

FDI inflows: foreign direct investment into Pakistan; signals investor confidence and long-term capital for growth.

Nominal and real effective exchange rates: trade-weighted PKR value vs trading partners; competitiveness and FX policy context.

Petroleum and oil lubricants (POL) sales: domestic consumption of petrol, diesel, and lubricants; reflects transport and industrial activity.

Consumer price index (CPI): basket-based measure of retail price changes; main gauge of inflation for households.

Electricity generation: total power produced; indicator of industrial output, demand, and energy sector capacity.

Passenger car and auto sales: domestic vehicle sales; indicator of consumer confidence, credit, and industrial demand.

Fertilizer offtake and sales: domestic consumption and sales of fertilizers; indicator of agricultural activity and seasonal demand.

Roshan Digital Account (RDA) inflows: overseas Pakistanis’ deposits in local accounts; supports FX reserves and remittance flows.

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales: volume/value of household and personal care products; proxy for consumer demand and retail health.