PSX Reconstitutes NBP Pakistan Growth Index, Adds National Bank of Pakistan, Drops PSO
Pakistan Stock Exchange updates NBP Pakistan Growth Index with National Bank of Pakistan as new constituent, removing Pakistan State Oil, reflecting scheduled index review and potential portfolio shifts.
FBR Revises Export Facilitation Scheme to Ease Duty-Free Imports for Exporters
Federal Board of Revenue issues new amendments to the Export Facilitation Scheme, allowing duty-free input imports based on utilized export goods and clarifying appeal procedures.
Pakistan Strengthens Crackdown on Illegal Fuel Pumps, Hawala, Smuggling, and Terrorism Networks
Federal government intensifies action against non-digitised petrol pumps, hawala/hundi operations, smuggling, and crime-terror nexus while boosting counter-terrorism efforts across provinces.
Pakistan-US High-Level Talks Anticipated Amid Regional Tensions and Economic Focus
Pakistan and the United States are reportedly preparing for high-level bilateral talks covering trade, investment, and regional issues, coinciding with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to Germany for the Munich Security Conference.
State Bank of Pakistan Opens Recruitment for IT Governance and Digital Banking Officers
The State Bank of Pakistan announces job openings for IT Governance Officer (OG-3) and Digital Banking Officer (OG-4) in its Banking Policy & Regulations Department, inviting qualified candidates to apply online.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Pakistani AI and Tech Talent to Drive Economic Transformation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss leveraging Pakistan’s AI and technology professionals, advancing bilateral investments, and boosting economic cooperation at AlUla Conference 2026.
World Bank Reaffirms $20 Billion Development Commitment to Pakistan Under Country Partnership Framework
Pakistan and the World Bank reviewed progress under the Country Partnership Framework, with the Bank reaffirming its $20 billion, ten-year development program focused on reforms, resilience, and delivery.
Federal Government Appoints Imtiaz Haider as SECP Commissioner for Three-Year Term
The federal government has appointed seasoned capital markets expert Imtiaz Haider as Commissioner of the SECP for three years, bringing prior regulatory and stock exchange leadership experience back to the watchdog.
Bithumb Error Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users, Sparks Market Shock and Regulatory Alarm
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed over $40 billion worth of bitcoin during a promotion, triggering a sharp selloff and prompting regulators to consider on-site inspections.
Pakistan Meets Key IMF Fiscal Benchmarks but Revenue Reforms Lag as FBR Misses Targets
Pakistan fulfils three major IMF fiscal conditions through non-tax revenues, but weak FBR performance and failure to broaden the tax base raise concerns ahead of the next IMF loan review.