Pakistan Increases Share of Sukuk in Government Debt Portfolio to 14 Percent
Pakistan’s sukuk share rises to 14% of government debt, reflecting a shift to Sharia-compliant financing, with plans to reach 20% by FY28 and lower borrowing costs.
Pakistan Finance Ministry Highlights Stable Economic Outlook Amid Global Risks
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry reports GDP growth, lower inflation, and improved fiscal balance, while cautioning on global commodity price fluctuations and Middle East developments.
NIBAF Pakistan hosts Islamic Banking Certificate Course IBCC-77 Module 3 to advance Shariah-compliant banking expertise
NIBAF Pakistan conducts IBCC-77 Module 3 in Islamabad, strengthening skills in Islamic banking principles, products, and operations for industry professionals.
Shipping Agents Confirm No War Surcharges on Pakistan Transit Cargo
Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces relief in demurrage charges and denies unjustified war surcharges for Pakistani shipments.
National Assembly Surrenders 472 Million to Treasury Amid Federal Austerity Drive
The National Assembly Secretariat deposits 472.1 million rupees into the national treasury as Speaker Ayaz Sadiq implements strict cost-saving measures.
Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Rises by 1.01 Percent as LPG and Poultry Costs Surge
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a weekly SPI increase of 1.01 percent, driven by a 13.28 percent jump in LPG prices alongside rising costs for chicken and eggs.
Pakistan Fiscal Deficit Shrinks to 0.05 Percent of GDP as Industrial Growth Surges
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reports a massive reduction in fiscal deficit and a primary surplus of 3.2 percent for fiscal year 2026.
Pakistan Adapts Labor Export Strategy Amid Middle East Geopolitical Tensions
Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis is drafting a new strategy to boost manpower exports following a decline in worker departures due to regional instability.
Credit Cannot Build Cities: How Far Housing Finance Can Really Go in Pakistan
Pakistan’s expanded housing finance scheme aims to boost homeownership, but structural constraints in lending, land systems, and capital markets limit its long-term impact.
Telecom Giants Clarify Digital Banking SMS Charges Amid Senate Standing Committee Scrutiny
Jazz, Zong, and Ufone distance themselves from rising bank SMS alert fees, revealing that banks and third-party aggregators control the final pricing for users.