Pakistani Fintech ABHI Partners With Saudi NOX Group for Earned Wage Access
Pakistani fintech ABHI partners with Saudi based NOX Group to provide employees with real time access to a portion of their earned salaries before payday.
Jazz Becomes First Operator to Reach 1,000 Live 5G Sites in Pakistan
Jazz has expanded its 5G network to 1,000 live sites across 10 Pakistani cities and plans to reach 2,500 sites by the end of 2026.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Stability Improves, But Growth Costs Raise Fresh Concerns
Pakistan’s fiscal indicators have improved with primary surpluses and lower debt servicing, but higher taxes, weak investment and restrained development spending raise concerns.
Finance Minister and Asyad Group CEO Discuss Expanding Saudi Investment in Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Asyad Group CEO Ghassan Ahmed Amodi discuss airport privatisation, Wafi Energy expansion and new Saudi investment opportunities in Pakistan.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $17 Million to $17.10 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increase by $17 million to $17.099 billion during the week ended August 20, 2026.
NBP Profit Falls 24% to Rs32.84 Billion in First Half of 2026
National Bank of Pakistan reports a 24% decline in profit after tax to Rs32.84 billion in the first half of 2026 as income falls and provisions increase.
Business Facilitation Centre Supports Rs6.6 Billion Investment and 20,000 Jobs
Business Facilitation Centre supports more than 4,100 new businesses, attracting Rs6.6 billion in investment and creating over 20,000 jobs in Pakistan.
NIBAF Pakistan to Host Virtual Workshop on Trade Risk Profiling on September 18
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a half-day virtual workshop on Trade Risk Profiling on September 18, 2026, covering trade finance, TBML, AML, sanctions and risk management.
Pakistan’s Energy Independence Hinges on Renewables, Storage and Local Manufacturing
Pakistan faces a potential $4.5 billion energy import shock, highlighting the need for renewable power, battery storage, stronger SEZs and domestic clean tech manufacturing.
Pakistani Banks To Pay $256 Million For Receiving Foreign Remittances In FY27
Pakistani banks are expected to pay $256 million to overseas banks for processing workers’ remittances after the government ended its financial support scheme.