‘Un-documented large-scale business transactions to be captured with help of banks’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that the un-documented large-scale... Updated 22 Jun, 2025 10:21am
Print FBR chief urges Senate body to abolish 7th Schedule of ITO, bring banks into normal tax regime applicable to companies ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Thursday, strongly recommended Senate... Updated 20 Jun, 2025 09:39am
Print MoF signs 1bn loan facility backed by ADB guarantee ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has signed a syndicated term finance facility of $1 billion partially guaranteed... Updated 19 Jun, 2025 09:24am
Print Rs1.275trn loan deal finalised with banks ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved a long-anticipated agreement between the Government of Pakistan... Updated 19 Jun, 2025 08:32am
Print Insider trading: SECP secures first-ever conviction KARACHI: In a landmark decision, the Sindh Special Court (Offences in Banks) has handed down the first-ever... Published 18 Jun, 2025 06:10am
Pakistan Fourth quarter tranche disbursement via retail network: BISP holds meeting with partner banks ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) held a high-level strategic coordination meeting with partner... Published 14 Jun, 2025 07:11am
Budget 2025-26 Non-filers: Govt decides to hike cash withdrawal limit to Rs75,000 ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to increase limit from Rs50,000 to Rs75,000 for charging enhanced rate of... Updated 14 Jun, 2025 03:27pm
Budget 2025-26 Banks to act as WHT agents: ‘Digital levy’ introduced in Pakistan KARACHI: The federal government has introduced “Digital Transactions Proceeds Levy” along with necessary changes in... Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:10am
Print Power sector debt: Govt secures historic Rs1.275trn loan deal from banks ISLAMABAD: After months of negotiations on term sheets and legal formalities, the government has finalized... Updated 02 Jun, 2025 09:27am
Print No legal framework exists: FIs must avoid deals involving VAs: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday said it has directed financial institutions to refrain from... Updated 31 May, 2025 03:30pm
Budget 2025-26 Cash withdrawals from banks: FBR proposes raise in WHT for non-filers Proposal part of government’s policy to penalise non-filers of income tax returns Updated 31 May, 2025 03:29pm
Business & Finance Pakistan FM Aurangzeb holds virtual meetings with UAE banks ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored commitment to... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:57am
Business & Finance National Bank of Pakistan advances technology to power smarter banking solutions KARACHI: In pursuit of innovation and excellence in customer service, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has... Updated 20 May, 2025 09:36am
Business & Finance Cattle markets in Pakistan: State Bank launches ‘go cashless’ campaign KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated a nationwide “go cashless” campaign to promote digital... Updated 20 May, 2025 09:21am
Business & Finance Housing finance schemes: Pakistan govt ready to offer 100% guarantees to banks ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Monday announced that the... Updated 13 May, 2025 11:44am
BR Research Avanceon Limited Avanceon Limited (PSX: AVN) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2003 and was converted into... Updated 12 May, 2025 07:56am
Opinion Pakistan’s banking sector deserves a fairer narrative In a country gripped by chronic revenue shortfalls and economic instability, one sector quietly shoulders more than... Published 08 May, 2025 06:50am
Print Profitability of listed banks jumps to Rs173bn KARACHI: Pakistan’s listed banks’ profitability clocked in at Rs 173 billion, up by 14 percent YoY and 12 percent... Updated 01 May, 2025 11:56am
Business & Finance KP Finance issues fiscal guidelines to spending, cheque clearance PESHAWAR: The Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued detailed circular guidelines to all relevant... Updated 28 Apr, 2025 07:35am
Business & Finance BMP provides relief of Rs1.65bn to banking customers KARACHI: The Institution of Banking Mohtasib Pakistan (BMP) has provided relief amounting to Rs 1.65 billion to the... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:40am
Business & Finance Women: SBP urged to ease account opening, loan provisions ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming acknowledged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for taking... Published 17 Apr, 2025 05:42am
Print Rs1.275trn loan to tackle circular debt: CPPA-G likely to sign term sheets with 18 banks Entire plan already approved by the Task Force on Power Updated 16 Apr, 2025 02:29pm
Print Export-oriented growth: Banks agree to lend a helping hand Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs a high-level meeting on priority sector lending Updated 15 Apr, 2025 04:26pm
Business & Finance ECB warns about financial risk coming from shadow banks FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is particularly concerned about financial stress spreading from non-bank... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:46am
Print Jul 1 ‘24 to Mar 14 ’25: Govt borrowing for budgetary support plunges 66pc KARACHI: The federal government’s borrowing for budgetary support from the domestic banking system has dropped... Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:05am
Opinion ‘Unconstitutional’ windfall tax–I Banks have regular windfall income from dealing in foreign currencies – oxymoronic treatment by SRO. 1588(I)/2023... Published 28 Mar, 2025 06:15am
Business & Finance Clean farmer financing: FFC signs MoUs with leading banks ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has partnered with four leading banks to provide clean financing of up to... Published 20 Mar, 2025 08:00am
Business & Finance Banking customer secures rights against auto-finance facility LAHORE: A banking customer has secured his right of declaration, rendition of accounts, recovery, damages and... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Print Profitability of listed banks rises 5pc YoY KARACHI: The profitability of listed banks increased by 5 percent YoY to Rs597 billion in 2024, mainly driven by a 9... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:10am
Business & Finance Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Monday, March 3, 2025, which shall be... Published 01 Mar, 2025 06:28am