Pakistan Banking Awards 2025 Celebrate Industry Excellence and Leadership Across the Financial Sector
The Pakistan Banking Awards 2025 spotlight leading banks and industry figures for their contributions to innovation, excellence and forward-looking banking practices, with the PBA extending congratulations to all winners.
Pakistan Extends Banking Hours for November 29 to Support Nationwide Tax and Duty Payments
Pakistan’s banking system will operate with extended hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025, to support nationwide tax and duty payments. The State Bank’s directive ensures full-day OTC transactions, special clearing, and same-day settlement for government receipts.
Pakistan’s Unemployment Rises To 7.1% As Labour Force Survey 2024-25 Adopts New Global Standards
Pakistan’s Labour Force Survey 2024-25 reports unemployment at 7.1% under ICLS-19 methodology, highlighting shifts in employment measurement, rising female entrepreneurship, gig economy participation, and sectoral labour transitions.
Pakistan Reaffirms Support For Reko Diq Project As Financing Progress Boosts Investor Confidence
Federal government reiterates backing for new investments in Pakistan’s minerals and energy sectors as the Reko Diq copper-gold project nears financial close, signaling strong international investor confidence and potential $74 billion economic impact.
CCP Highlights Reko Diq’s Potential To Transform Pakistan’s Gold Market
The Competition Commission of Pakistan report outlines how the Reko Diq project could formalize the gold sector, reduce import dependence, enhance traceability, and boost downstream industries while recommending digital transformation and regulatory reforms.
IMF Executive Board To Review Pakistan’s Loan Programs Ahead Of $1.2 Billion Disbursement
The IMF Executive Board schedules a December 8 meeting to review Pakistan’s progress under EFF and RSF programs, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion in critical financing to support foreign reserves and institutional reforms.
Pakistan And Azerbaijan Strengthen Economic Ties With Expanded Trade And Investment Plans
Pakistan and Azerbaijan review ongoing collaboration in trade, defence, energy, IT, and infrastructure, agreeing to accelerate bilateral economic cooperation and explore new investment opportunities.
Pakistan Government Implements Tax Overhaul And Digital Initiatives To Strengthen Economy
Pakistan accelerates tax reforms and digital transformation under the Ministry of Finance, enhancing financial inclusion, investor confidence, and macroeconomic stability while modernizing public infrastructure.
Federal Constitutional Court To Hear Super Tax Cases Including DG Khan Cement Petition
Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan schedules hearing of high-profile super tax cases under Sections 4B and 4C of Income Tax Ordinance, impacting major corporations including DG Khan Cement.
SECP Faces Backlash Over Rs. 7 Million Islamabad Club Membership for Outgoing Commissioner
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is under scrutiny after approving a Rs. 7 million payment for the lifetime Islamabad Club membership of outgoing Commissioner Abdul Rehman Warraich, sparking criticism over public fund use and perks for senior officials.