FBR Revenue Jumps 40% As Pakistan Sustains Fiscal Discipline
Pakistan records three consecutive years of primary fiscal surpluses as FBR revenue rises 40%, tax to GDP improves and digital reforms reshape tax administration.
SECP Issues Notices To 28,761 Companies Over Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
SECP has issued show cause notices to 28,761 companies for failing to submit mandatory Ultimate Beneficial Ownership details through Form 19 under the Companies Act, 2017.
Pakistan’s Short Term Foreign Currency Liabilities Reach $24.38 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan faces $24.38 billion in expected foreign currency outflows from maturing loans, securities and deposits, while official reserve assets stood at $26.63 billion by July 31, 2026.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Deepen Cooperation in AI, Data Governance and Emerging Technologies
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, data governance and emerging technologies to support a long term technology partnership.
Pakistan Seeks Saudi Investment in Blockchain, Technology, Energy and Mining
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for greater Saudi investment in Pakistan’s blockchain, technology, energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Rises to Highest Level Since War Began
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in August 2026, supported by stronger domestic orders, export demand and improving supply chain conditions.
Meezan Bank Approves Rs31.45 Billion Housing Finance Under Ghar Ho Tu Apna
Meezan Bank has approved over Rs31.45 billion in housing finance across 4,424 applications under the Government’s Ghar Ho Tu Apna programme.
SBP Buys $7.3 Billion From Interbank Market During 11MFY26
State Bank of Pakistan purchased $7.3 billion from the interbank market in the first 11 months of FY26, slightly above the $7.2 billion recorded a year earlier.
Pakistan Cashless Dashboard To Track New Targets And Real-Time Digital Payment Indicators
Pakistan’s Cashless Dashboard will receive annual targets and new indicators to improve real-time monitoring, merchant adoption, digital payments and government disbursements.
BAPL To Raise Rs5.99 Billion Through Rights Issue For ASSML Project
Bawany Air Products Limited will issue nearly 600 million shares to raise Rs5.99 billion for working capital and completion of its subsidiary ASSML’s sugar plant.