Pakistan Approves GDP Base Year Shift to 2025–26 to Improve Economic Measurement
Pakistan has approved shifting the national accounts base year from 2015–16 to 2025–26, aiming to improve GDP estimates, expand sector coverage, and introduce new statistical indices.
Pakistan Court Dismisses Appeals Against Super Tax, Government to Gain Rs300bn
Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed all appeals against the super tax, restoring Section 4B of the Income Tax Ordinance and securing over Rs300 billion in revenue for the government.
Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja Appointed SECP Commissioner for Three-Year Term by Federal Government
The Federal Government appoints Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja as SECP Commissioner for a three-year term, bringing fintech and capital markets expertise to Pakistan’s financial regulator amid ongoing digital finance reforms.
Ibtisam Babar Wins Future Leader of the Year Award at ITCN Asia for Startup Leadership
Ibtisam Babar, Head of Zindigi Prize, receives “Future Leader of the Year” award at ITCN Asia 2026 for his contributions to Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and youth entrepreneurship.
Pakistan SBP Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 10.5% Amid Stable Growth Outlook
The State Bank of Pakistan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its first 2026 MPC meeting, citing steady inflation, improving economic growth, and resilient external accounts.
Mari Energies Discovers Gas at Tibri-1 Well in Kalchas South Block, Balochistan
Mari Energies Limited announces gas discovery at Tibri-1 well in Kalchas South Block, Balochistan, with initial tests showing up to 11 MMSCFD, marking a key step in Pakistan’s domestic energy development.
PBA and SBP Conduct Pakistan’s First Industry-Wide Cyber Drill to Strengthen Banking Sector Resilience
Pakistan’s banking sector successfully concluded its first-ever industry-wide cyber drill, a week-long exercise organized by PBA and SBP to enhance collective cyber preparedness, resilience, and crisis management capabilities.
NIBAF Pakistan Hosts Quality Control Training for PSPC Leadership Induction Program – Batch 3
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a training on Introduction to Quality Control under the PSPC Leadership Induction Program – Batch 3, focusing on quality assurance principles, compliance standards, and operational excellence.
NIBAF Pakistan Hosts Agri Lending Excellence Training at SBP BSC Peshawar
NIBAF Pakistan organized a three-day training on Agri Lending Excellence at SBP BSC Peshawar to enhance the skills and knowledge of banking professionals in agricultural finance, from policy frameworks to practical applications.
Meezan Bank Appoints Uzair Akbar Soomro as Regional Manager for Hyderabad Region
Uzair Akbar Soomro has been promoted to Regional Manager – Hyderabad Region at Meezan Bank, recognizing his leadership, consistent performance, and significant contributions to the bank’s growth in the region.