Pakistan and US Reaffirm Economic Partnership Amid Global Energy Challenges
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker discuss expanding trade, energy reforms, and investment in technology and mining.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion in First Nine Months of FY26
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a 22.65% increase in the trade deficit during 9MFY26 as exports decline and import costs rise amid global pressures.
Pakistan Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices to Historic Highs Amid Global Energy Crisis
Federal Ministers Ali Pervaiz Malik and Muhammad Aurangzeb announce massive fuel price increases and new targeted subsidies for bikers, farmers, and transport.
Pakistan Banking Sector Injects Rs235 Billion to Stabilize Power Sector Liquidity
Major Pakistani banks including Meezan, HBL, and NBP deploy Rs235 billion into the CPPA to manage circular debt and power sector cash flow constraints.
Government Introduces Targeted Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists Amid Global Oil Surge
Advisor Khurram Schehzad confirms fuel price hikes driven by international crises while announcing targeted relief for bikers through BISP data integration.
SBP Injects Rs14.26 Trillion into Market via Massive OMO Operations
The State Bank of Pakistan injects a cumulative Rs14.26 trillion through conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations to manage liquidity.
SECP Signs MoUs with Askari Bank and NayaPay for Digital Corporate Onboarding
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan partners with Askari Bank and NayaPay to digitize and simplify the corporate bank account opening process.
National Bank of Pakistan Launches WhatsApp Banking to Drive Digital Inclusion
NBP introduces WhatsApp banking services allowing customers to check balances and request statements through the popular messaging app.
Barrick Gold Slows Reko Diq Development Amid Rising Security Risks
Barrick Gold Corporation delays the Reko Diq project timeline to 2027 citing regional security concerns and potential surges in capital expenditure costs.
SECP Eases Investment Rules with Multiple Sahulat Account Access
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces major reforms allowing investors to open multiple Sahulat Accounts across different brokerage houses.