Pakistan Tax Collection 2026: Salaried Individuals Pay Rs193 Billion as Real Estate Contributions Fall
Salaried taxpayers contributed Rs193 billion in income tax during July-October FY2026-27, nearly 360 percent more than the real estate sector, whose withholding tax payments declined by Rs34 billion following reductions in property-related advance tax rates.
Binance Account Closures 2026: European Users Face December 31 Deadline to Withdraw Crypto
Binance has instructed customers in France, Spain, Italy and Poland to withdraw their cryptocurrency before December 31, 2026, as the exchange implements account restrictions following the transition period under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulations.
Daraz 11.11 Sale 2026: Bank Discounts of Up to 40% and Digital Wallet Offers in Pakistan
Daraz Pakistan is bringing back its Big Boss 11.11 campaign from November 10 to 21, 2026, offering discounts of up to 40% through participating banks and digital wallets, including Allied Bank, Bank of Punjab, JazzCash, UPaisa and other payment partners.
BISP Supports Over 60 Million People as Rubina Khalid Highlights Digital Payments and Women Empowerment
Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid says financial assistance is the rightful entitlement of deserving families, highlighting support for over 60 million people, vocational training, education stipends, maternal health initiatives and digital wallet payments.
Pakistan New Auto Policy 2026: Cheaper Cars, EV Incentives and $6 Billion Export Target
Pakistan has introduced a new automotive policy focused on affordable vehicles, electric mobility, local manufacturing and exports. The five-year plan targets $6 billion in exports while offering tax incentives for electric vehicles, expanding car financing and introducing new vehicle safety standards.
Pakistan Reserves Rs300 Billion for SME Financing Under E-EFS FY2026-27
Pakistan has allocated Rs300 billion exclusively for small and medium enterprises under the Export Finance Scheme for FY2026-27, enabling eligible existing and new SME borrowers to access financing through participating banks.
NED University Holds Session on Shariah-Compliant E-Commerce and Ethical Digital Transactions
NED University’s Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech organised a session featuring Meezan Bank experts to discuss Shariah principles, transparency and ethical practices in digital commerce.
SMEDA, ICMA Pakistan and DigiKhata Join Hands to Expand SME Financing in Pakistan
SMEDA has partnered with ICMA Pakistan and DigiKhata to strengthen financial literacy, digital bookkeeping and creditworthiness among MSMEs, supporting the government’s Rs2.2 trillion SME financing target.
Endeavor Pakistan Names Mubariz Siddiqui Managing Director to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem
Endeavor Pakistan has appointed Mubariz Siddiqui as managing director, effective November 1, 2026, to identify high-growth entrepreneurs and expand support for startups across multiple sectors.
Government Shifts Asaan Assignment Account Payments to Raast from November 16
Pakistan will discontinue cheque payments under Asaan Assignment Accounts from November 15, shifting all transactions to Raast as part of its nationwide cashless economy initiative.