State Bank of Pakistan Announces Public Holidays for Ashura
The State Bank of Pakistan will observe a two-day closure on June 25 and 26, 2026, for 9th and 10th Muharram, affecting all commercial banking operations nationwide.
How Policy Rate Adjustments Shape Consumer Finances and Broader Economic Growth
Banking sector experts analyze the direct impact of central bank policy rates on public borrowing, corporate investments, and national economic stability.
Rising Food Costs Drive Pakistan Short Term Inflation Higher
Emerging data indicates that accelerating prices for essential food commodities are driving short term inflation upward across Pakistan markets.
Finance Ministry Rules Out Additional Tax Cuts or Salary Relief for Salaried Class
The Finance Ministry confirmed it cannot provide further relief to the salaried class due to tight fiscal constraints and ongoing IMF discussions.
National Assembly Committee Approves 15 Year Tax Exemption for PIA Privatization
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved a fifteen year tax exemption on aircraft imports to prevent the collapse of the PIA privatization process.
SECP Moves Ahead with New Financial Dispute Resolution Centre in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is setting up the country’s first Financial Services Dispute Resolution Centre to accelerate dispute management.
International Monetary Fund Rejects Pakistan Concessionary Tax Proposal for New Energy Vehicles
The IMF opposes Pakistan’s plan to apply a reduced one percent sales tax on new energy vehicles, disrupting finalization of the upcoming Auto Policy 2026 31.
SECP Directs PMEX to Launch Physical Agri-Futures
SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu instructs PMEX to develop an implementation plan for physically settled agricultural contracts integrated with electronic warehouse receipts.
SBP Mandates Credit Proxy Models for Low-Cost Mortgages
The State Bank of Pakistan instructs financial institutions to use informal income estimation models to streamline mortgage processing for undocumented applicants under the housing initiative.
State Bank of Pakistan Raises Over 648 Billion Rupees through Latest Pakistan Investment Bonds Auction
The State Bank of Pakistan successfully generates 648.541 billion rupees in its latest auction of fixed rate Pakistan Investment Bonds across various tenors.