Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Results October 2026: Winning Numbers and Prizes
National Savings announces the Rs750 prize bond draw results for October 15, 2026, in Rawalpindi. Bond number 347425 wins Rs1.5 million, while three numbers secure Rs500,000 each.
FBR Urged to Extend Income Tax Return Deadline to December 2, 2026
Tax experts and business chambers have urged the FBR to extend Pakistan’s tax year 2026 income tax return and wealth statement filing deadline until December 2, citing IRIS portal problems and delayed return forms.
Pakistan GDP Growth Target 4% in FY2027, Plans Panda Bonds and Sukuk
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expects Pakistan’s GDP growth to reach 4% or higher in FY2027 and outlines plans for Panda bonds, Sukuk and new international financing instruments alongside fiscal reforms.
Pakistan Public Debt Falls to 68% of GDP as Fiscal Deficit Drops to 2.6%
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reports Pakistan’s fiscal deficit at 2.6% of GDP, three consecutive primary surpluses and 40% higher tax revenues as the government continues economic reforms.
Punjab Livestock Card Scheme Offers Rs16.2 Billion Interest-Free Loans
Punjab launches Phase II of its Livestock Card Scheme, offering Rs16.2 billion in interest-free loans to livestock farmers, with animal nutrition support, vaccination and improved access to meat export markets.
Pakistan Sets $100 Billion Export Target for 2035 Under URAAN Pakistan
Pakistan aims to increase exports to $100 billion by 2035 as the government prioritises industrial development, value addition, technology adoption and global market access to reduce reliance on foreign borrowing.
Pakistan Foreign Currency Deposits Rise by $31.31 Million in September 2026
Pakistan’s foreign currency deposits increased by $31.31 million to $6.966 billion in September 2026, with resident deposits rising monthly while total deposits remained below last year’s level.
Pakistan Plans New Bond Strategy to Reduce Debt Rollover Risks
Pakistan plans to diversify its financing through Sukuk, Panda bonds and a proposed rupee-denominated, dollar-settled international bond to reduce borrowing costs and extend debt maturities.
Muhammad Aurangzeb Presents Pakistan’s Economic Recovery and Investment Outlook at JP Morgan Seminar
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s economic stabilisation, fiscal reforms, foreign exchange reserves and efforts to diversify financing during a JP Morgan investment seminar in Bangkok.
Pakistan Seeks $6.7 Billion Saudi Oil Facility to Ease External Financing Pressures
Pakistan has requested a 15-year concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussing the revival of deferred oil payments with the Saudi Fund for Development.