FBR Signals Further Tax Relief, Hints At Possible Withdrawal Of Super Tax
Federal Board of Revenue signals further tax relief for businesses, including possible withdrawal of super tax and reduction in sales tax amid concerns over costs and investment.
Foreign Currency Deposits Rise $118 Million To $6.86 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan’s foreign currency deposits increased by $118.29 million to $6.862 billion in July 2026, with resident deposits rising while non-resident deposits declined month on month.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Profit Falls 19% To Rs9.7 Billion In First Half Of 2026
Habib Metropolitan Bank reports Rs9.7 billion profit for the first half of 2026, down 19% year on year, while declaring an interim cash dividend of Rs2.50 per share.
Finance Minister, Pakistan Digital Authority Discuss Capital Market Digitization And AI-Driven Data
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistan Digital Authority discuss digital finance, capital market integration, AI-driven data, digital assets and tokenization.
HBL Microfinance Bank Becomes First Pakistani Bank To Go Live Under BISP Agent Interoperability Initiative
HBL Microfinance Bank becomes the first bank in Pakistan to go live as an Issuer under the BISP Agent Interoperability initiative, expanding access to beneficiary funds.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Five Day Train the Trainers Workshop for Habib Metropolitan Bank
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a five day Train the Trainers workshop for Habib Metropolitan Bank officers, focusing on strengthening internal learning and professional development.
APTMA Seeks Urgent Government Action As Transport Strike Threatens Textile Exports
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has urged the government to resolve the indefinite goods transport strike, warning of risks to textile production, exports, employment and foreign exchange earnings.
Ishaq Dar Calls For Digital Shift To Facilitate Overseas Pakistanis
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed the government to expand digital services for overseas Pakistanis so they can access government services without travelling to Pakistan.
President Approves Export-Import Bank, Financial Institutions And Federal Board Of Revenue Amendment Bills
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved amendments covering export financing, financial institution recovery and Federal Board of Revenue tax administration in Pakistan.
MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.