Planning Minister Invites Pakistani American Business Leaders to Mobilize Capital for URAAN Economic Vision
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal addressed Pakistani-American entrepreneurs and corporate executives, inviting investment and expertise to drive the URAAN-Pakistan economic agenda.
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Registers Highest Traded Value and Volume Since Inception in Landmark Fiscal Performance
The Pakistan Mercantile Exchange recorded a major milestone during the fiscal year 2025-26 as total traded value soared twenty-two percent to an all-time high of 11.3 trillion rupees.
State Bank of Pakistan Deregulates Minimum Deposit Rate for Premium Corporate and Individual Accounts
The State Bank of Pakistan has removed the minimum deposit rate requirement on large individual accounts, trusts, and private limited companies, paving the way for commercial banks to save billions in deposit costs.
Finance Minister Announces 28 Additional State Owned Enterprises Assigned to Privatization Commission
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlined key economic metrics and reforms at the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026, announcing the addition of 28 state-owned enterprises to the privatization list.
State Bank of Pakistan Introduces Digital Platform for Sovereign Debt Investments
The central bank launches the InvestPak portal and application ecosystem to automate public and corporate retail investments in government securities.
Pakistan Initiates Overhaul of Immigration Framework to Enhance Global Employment Portals
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders the complete transition of the Protectorate of Immigration into a digital system to track and secure employment opportunities for citizens worldwide.
Cashless Pakistan Initiative Marks Major Milestones with Active Digital Merchants Quadrupling in First Year
Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani chairs a high-level review of the Cashless Pakistan initiative, noting an increase in active merchants to over two million.
Citi Country Officer Habib Yousuf Emphasizes Collaborative Strategy Amid Rapid Digital Banking Shifts
Habib Yousuf highlights the necessity of international networking forums and collaborative industry action to navigate fast-paced technological shifts and changing consumer expectations.
Pakistan Banks Association Chairman Urges Strategic Paradigm Shift Toward Productivity and Efficient Capital Allocation
Pakistan Banks Association Chairman Zafar Masud outlines a comprehensive financial strategy focusing on export discipline, human capital investment, and technological integration to drive economic growth.
State Bank of Pakistan Relaxes Minimum Deposit Rate Requirements on High Value Accounts
The central bank removes the minimum savings interest rate floor for deposits exceeding ten million rupees, prompting analytical reports from leading national brokerage firms.