Pakistan’s annual consumer price inflation surged to 11.15% in August 2026, up from 9.2% in July, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Urban inflation accelerated to 10.4%, while rural inflation remained above both the national and urban rates. On a month-on-month basis, urban prices increased by 0.9%, signaling stronger inflationary pressure across the country.

Engro Corporation Limited has signed a share purchase agreement with Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited to sell its entire 56.19% stake in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited. The transaction is valued at approximately Rs19.7 billion, equivalent to around $70.95 million. The agreement follows Engro’s 2025 restructuring, which established Engro Holdings as the conglomerate’s investment arm.

Pakistan has agreed in principle to allow genetically modified corn cultivation alongside hybrid and organic maize farming, subject to necessary safeguards. The decision aims to increase crop yields by an estimated 15–30%. However, local maize exporters have raised concerns about biodiversity, seed supply and potential trade risks in markets with strict food-safety standards.