Prime Minister Directs Currency Swap Agreements with EU Russia and Iran to Reduce Dollar Reliance
The Prime Minister Office orders the Finance Ministry to finalize currency swap deals with the EU, Russia, and Iran to strengthen regional trade and ease dollar pressure.
NEPRA Approves Electricity Price Hike of 1.42 Rupees Under February Fuel Cost Adjustment
NEPRA announces a power tariff increase of 1.42 rupees per unit for February fuel cost adjustments to be recovered from KE and DISCO consumers in April 2026.
Russia Offers Sanctioned LNG to South Asia at Forty Percent Discount Amid Global Energy Supply Crisis
Russia attempts to bypass US sanctions by offering South Asian nations LNG shipments at a 40 percent discount through intermediary firms during a global gas crunch.
Government Disburses 1.2 Billion Rupees in Digital Fuel Relief via Easypaisa Partnership
The Pakistan government initiates the first batch of PM Fuel Package 2026 payments, disbursing 1.2 billion rupees to 32,000 transport operators through Easypaisa.
Global Islamic Banks Withstand Iran Conflict Fallout with Strong Credit Fundamentals
Fitch Ratings reports that Islamic banks in the GCC and emerging markets maintain resilience despite geopolitical tensions and a slowdown in March 2026 sukuk issuance.
Meezan Bank to Launch Shariah Compliant Credit Cards and Expand Branch Network Amid Digital Banking Growth
Meezan Bank plans Shariah compliant credit card launch by 2027 and adds 150 new branches following its 2025 corporate briefing on profit and deposit growth.
Easypaisa Digital Bank Leads Disbursement for Prime Minister Fuel Package 2026
Easypaisa Digital Bank partners with the Pakistan government to facilitate transparent and secure 1.2 billion rupee disbursements for the Fuel Package 2026.
Pakistan Markets Rally as Islamabad Mediates Diplomatic Breakthrough in Middle East Crisis
KIBOR rates plunge and the PSX hits a historic 12,920 point gain as Pakistan facilitates a diplomatic ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
ADB Expands Support for Pakistan Power Sector with Focus on Advanced Metering and Solar Integration
ADB Country Director Emma Fan discusses support for Pakistan power sector reforms including digitization, AMI technology, and battery energy storage systems.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Announces 129 Billion Rupee Fuel Subsidy Funding via PSDP Cuts
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb details the 458 million dollar fuel subsidy funded through PSDP cuts and state enterprise dividends amid global oil price surges.