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The Pakistan Textile Council has praised the Finance Bill 2026-27 for abolishing super tax on exporters and rationalizing it for other companies, while also welcoming revised income tax slabs for salaried individuals.
The government has announced the removal of taxes on sanitary products and contraceptives in the latest budget, a move aimed at public welfare and potentially boosting demand for these essential items.
The federal government has increased the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) allocation by 17% to Rs838 billion for FY2026-27, a move expected to enhance consumer purchasing power, particularly for essential goods.
The federal government's proposal for a 7% increase in public sector salaries and pensions, alongside a 10% rise in the minimum wage for fiscal year 2026-27, is expected to enhance consumer purchasing power, positively impacting companies in consumer-facing sectors.
Pakistan has reduced tariffs on pharmaceutical inputs, a move designed to lower production costs for local drug manufacturers and encourage domestic drug production.
The Pakistan Pharma Association has issued a warning against any government move to reverse drug price deregulation, citing potential negative impacts on the pharmaceutical industry's sustainability and investment.
Pakistan's central bank foreign exchange reserves increased by $66 million, reaching $17.15 billion, a development that signals improved external stability and can positively impact companies reliant on imports.
The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has warned that reversing the drug deregulation policy could lead to medicine shortages, a move that would negatively impact the profitability of listed pharmaceutical companies.
Pakistan's central bank foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.2 billion, driven by inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and proceeds from Panda Bonds, signaling improved external financial stability.
Pakistan's central bank saw its foreign exchange reserves increase by $730 million following a Eurobond issuance, a development that signals improved external stability and could ease pressure on the rupee and import-related challenges for local businesses.
AGP Limited has secured an agreement to manufacture and market Viagra in Pakistan, a move expected to boost the company's revenue and market presence in the pharmaceutical sector.
Pakistan's central drug testing laboratory has received World Health Organization prequalification, a significant development that enhances the credibility and export potential of the country's pharmaceutical sector. This recognition is broadly positive for local drug manufacturers.
A shortage of locally produced medicines has led to a significant price surge across Pakistan, creating a revenue opportunity for pharmaceutical companies able to maintain supply.
Reports of soaring drug prices, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, indicate a trend that is generally positive for Pakistan's listed pharmaceutical companies, as it allows them to offset rising input costs and potentially boost revenue.
Listed pharma profits jumped 78 percent to a record Rs42.2 billion in 2025, as the deregulation of non-essential drug prices and falling raw material costs lifted margins. Searle, Abbott, AGP and Highnoon were among the names riding the wave.
Shifa International Hospitals is bringing a new 423-bed tertiary care hospital to Faisalabad, with 166 beds in the first phase. The expansion adds significant capacity for a company that earned Rs2.2 billion on Rs28 billion of revenue in 2025.
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