SBP to Establish Centralised Bank Data Repository Under New Tax Law Amendment
The State Bank of Pakistan will establish a secure centralised banking data repository under amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, with transactions above Rs100 million subject to automated tax-data cross-matching.
Pakistan Fiscal Deficit Falls to 2.6% of GDP as Growth Challenge Remains
Pakistan reduced its consolidated fiscal deficit to 2.6% of GDP in FY26, but high taxes, low development spending and weak private investment remain growth concerns.
Agricultural Credit Rises 21.4% to Rs2.79 Trillion in FY26, SBP Data Shows
Pakistan’s agricultural credit disbursement increased 21.4% to Rs2.79 trillion during July-May FY26, while commercial bank borrowers nearly doubled.
Tasdeeq IPO Attracts Heavy Public Demand With 21.68x Oversubscription
Tasdeeq Information Services Limited’s IPO received applications for 812.907 million shares against an issue size of 37.5 million, resulting in 21.68x oversubscription.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad Says Reforms Key To Sustainable Economic Growth
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says price stability, policy reforms, digital payments and financial inclusion will remain central to Pakistan’s transition toward sustainable economic growth.