

Pakistan Aims to Become a Leading Global Economy by 2035: Minister for Planning and Development
February 20, 2025 (MLN) – Pakistan is setting ambitious goals for its economic future, with the government emphasizing its commitment…

SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $35 Million, Reaching $11.2 Billion
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) saw a modest increase of $34.9 million, or…

Pakistani Rupee Holds Steady Against US Dollar Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
The Pakistani rupee maintained stability against the US dollar on Thursday, settling at 279.46, marking a slight gain of Re0.01…

Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb Calls for Fairer Tax Contribution, Emphasizing Sustainability and Reforms
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the importance of bringing the country’s undocumented economy into the formal tax net,…

IMF to Begin $1 Billion Climate Finance Discussions with Pakistan Next Week
In a significant move to support Pakistan’s efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, an International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

HBL Posts Record Profit of Rs120 Billion in 2024, Demonstrating Strong Growth and Resilience
Karachi: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has reported exceptional financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, posting a profit…

Meezan Bank and TKBB Sign MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Cooperation in Islamic Banking
Meezan Bank, a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Participation Banks Association…

Bank of Khyber Embarks on Transition to Full-Fledged Islamic Banking
The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has officially announced its transition into a full-fledged Islamic bank, marking a significant shift in…

Pakistan’s FDI Surge in 2025: Flicker of Hope or Sustainable Growth
In January 2025, Pakistan experienced a significant rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), marking a net inflow of $194 million—a…

UBL and Digitt+ Join Forces to Revolutionize Agricultural Financing with 1 Billion Rupees Digital Payments Initiative
In a groundbreaking partnership, UBL (United Bank Limited), one of Pakistan’s largest financial institutions, has teamed up with Digitt+, a…