Beyond Imports: Fertilizer as Food Security
An analytical look at how global energy shocks and maritime bottlenecks are transforming fertilizer from a trade commodity into a critical national security asset for Pakistan.
Punjab and Bank of Punjab Ink Landmark AI Deal to Build Data Centers and 100000 Tech Jobs
Advisor Ali Dar announces a strategic partnership between the Bank of Punjab and the Office of AI to establish a regional AI hub and financial data warehouse in Nawaz Sharif IT City.
JazzCash Appointed Exclusive Disbursement Partner for KP Government Fuel Support Scheme
JazzCash and Mobilink Bank partner with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to digitally disburse fuel subsidies to citizens through the Ehsaas Fuel Support Scheme.
Overseas Pakistanis Boost Roshan Digital Account Inflows to 12.43 Billion Dollars
RDA inflows reached 260.8 million dollars in March 2026 as total cumulative deposits hit 12.43 billion dollars with over 917000 accounts now active.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects 2 Trillion Rupees into Banking System via Open Market Operations
SBP manages market liquidity by injecting 2.01 trillion rupees through conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Modarabah operations at a 10.5 percent rate.
Bank Alfalah to Undergo Share Split and Face Value Adjustment at Pakistan Stock Exchange
Bank Alfalah Limited announces a share split reducing face value from Rs10 to Rs5 with the total number of shares doubling to over 3.15 billion by April 2026.
SBP Reports Rise in Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves to 21.89 Billion Dollars
Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves climbed to 21.89 billion dollars for the week ending April 3, 2026, as SBP holdings reached 16.4 billion dollars.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Consults Business Leaders on Budget Strategy and Economic Recovery
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb holds a virtual session with Pakistan’s major chambers of commerce to align the upcoming budget with private sector growth and investment.
World Bank Lowers Pakistan GDP Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Rising Inflation and Global Tensions
The World Bank revises Pakistan’s FY2026 growth outlook downward due to Middle East instability, energy price hikes, and a shift in the current account balance.
Shaharyar Gul Appointed as CEO of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development Company
The KP government appoints Shaharyar Gul as CEO of KPEZDMC to lead industrial growth and enhance investor facilitation across the province’s economic zones.