SBP releases MPC calendar for FY27, doubles press briefings Published 23 Jun, 2026 03:50pm SBP has decided to publish the presentation prepared by the staff for the post-MPC analyst briefing
SBP cancels licence of exchange company Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has, with immediate effect, cancelled the authorization/license of M/s....
Mobile phones tax instalments allowed: Govt eases digital compliances Updated 23 Jun, 2026 09:23am ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce penalties/prosecution on digital non-compliance and allow...
Govt to discontinue fuel subsidy with PM’s approval, says DPM Dar Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:50pm Cites declining fuel prices
Policy-based loan inked with ADB Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Policy-Based Loan (PBL) under the Insurance...
Tax declarations: NA body rejects proposal seeking info sharing Updated 20 Jun, 2026 09:31am ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance Friday has rejected a major amendment in Finance Bill...
Cabinet approves new Private Hajj Policy for 2027-2030 Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a new Private Hajj Policy for 2027-2030, introducing a fully digital and...
BMPP says debt servicing swallowing over half of tax revenue Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am KARACHI: Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of...
NTU holds seminar & exhibition Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am FAISALABAD: Seminar and exhibition on “Dual Banking System: Conventional and Islamic Banking” held at National...
SBP-held forex reserves edge up to $17.22bn Published 18 Jun, 2026 08:48pm Total liquid foreign exchange reserves stand at $22.742 billion
Pakistan freelancers generate $1bn in export earnings in 11 months Updated 18 Jun, 2026 07:21pm $708mn earnings were recorded in same period of the previous fiscal year
May CA posts USD459m surplus Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account posted a USD 459 million surplus in May 2026 supported by record-breaking...
11MFY26 FDI falls 28.4pc to USD1.623bn YoY Updated 18 Jun, 2026 09:06am KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) dropped sharply 28.4 percent during the first eleven months of this fiscal...
NA witnesses heated debate on federal budget Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly witnessed a heated clash over Federal Budget 2026-27, with opposition calling it...
JazzCash app: Govt of Pakistan Treasury Bills launched Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am ISLAMABAD: JazzCash and Mobilink Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan,...
Current Account: Relief masks widening trade imbalances Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am As expected, the current account posted a surplus of USD459 million in May, a significant improvement of USD735...
Volatility at bourse, KSE-100 settles nearly flat Updated 17 Jun, 2026 06:31pm Benchmark index settles at 180,511.02
Pakistan posts $459mn C/A surplus in May 2026 Updated 17 Jun, 2026 09:23pm Surplus follows a deficit of $276 million recorded in April 2026
SBP eases process for banks shift to Islamic model Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has eased the process for converting conventional bank branches into...
Inflation may remain in double digits for next few months: SBP Updated 16 Jun, 2026 09:19am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) expects that inflation may remain in double digits for the next few...
SBP holds key policy rate at 11.5pc Updated 16 Jun, 2026 05:02am KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain the policy...
PM’s Apna Ghar scheme: Expats & NRPs now eligible for financing: SBP Updated 16 Jun, 2026 09:21am KARACHI: In a significant move to expand the scope of the Prime Minister’s housing finance scheme, Overseas...
Property buyers underreport funds: 8,697 individuals holding Rs750bn deposits report zero income: FBR Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revealed on Monday that 8,697 individuals holding deposits worth Rs750...
SOE reform: lessons from successful privatizations Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am This is the fourth article in a six-part series on Pakistan’s SOE reform. The first three examined the framework,...
Business community terms rate hold ‘a difficult decision’ Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am KARACHI: The business community has termed the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 11.5...
Business leaders remind SBP of the pitfalls of keeping interest rates in double digits Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am KARACHI: The leadership of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has reiterated its...
Govt allows NRPs to access ‘Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program’ Published 15 Jun, 2026 03:30pm In a bid to accelerate home ownership and boost activity in the construction sector, the government has expanded the...
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5% as inflation outlook stabilises Updated 15 Jun, 2026 07:33pm Decision in line with market expectations
Finally, there’s light at the end of the tunnel Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am Optimism regarding the potential for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran has increased in the...
PBA hails ‘growth-focussed’ federal budget Updated 15 Jun, 2026 09:19am KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, describing it as the first...