IMF Pakistan Talks: Fund Seeks End to Electricity Cross-Subsidy for Low-Usage Consumers
IMF and Pakistan begin negotiations on a draft economic policy framework, with power-sector circular debt, electricity subsidies, tax collection and the current account deficit among key issues.
Pakistani Developer Launches AI Search Platform for Government Services
Pakistani developer Raheel Siddiqui has launched Ask Pakistan, an AI-powered platform that searches official government information in English, Urdu and Roman Urdu.
Pakistan Revenue Gains and BISP Subsidy Reform Discussed in IMF Talks
Pakistan exceeds its first-quarter revenue target as IMF talks review BISP cash transfers, electricity subsidy reforms, inflation and economic risks.
JazzCash Named Finalist In Two Categories At The Money Awards 2026
JazzCash has been named a finalist at The Money Awards 2026 for government welfare disbursement and health insurance services for Pakistan’s informal workforce.
JazzCash Enrolls Over 12,000 BISP Beneficiaries in Digital Savings Programme
More than 12,000 BISP beneficiaries have joined the Hybrid Social Protection Scheme through JazzCash to build savings and strengthen financial resilience.
JazzCash Disburses Over Rs90 Billion to 3 Million Beneficiaries in 2026
JazzCash has disbursed more than Rs90 billion through government and development programmes in 2026, reaching over three million beneficiaries across Pakistan.
Pakistan Registers 39,159 Overseas Workers As Interest Free Lending And Social Protection Expand
Pakistan registered 39,159 workers for overseas employment in July 2026, while interest free lending and social protection programmes continued to support employment, financial inclusion and vulnerable households.
HBL Microfinance Bank Becomes First Pakistani Bank To Go Live Under BISP Agent Interoperability Initiative
HBL Microfinance Bank becomes the first bank in Pakistan to go live as an Issuer under the BISP Agent Interoperability initiative, expanding access to beneficiary funds.
Pakistan Strengthens Social Protection with Rs519 Billion BISP Spending and Expanded Interest Free Loan Program
Pakistan continued to strengthen poverty alleviation and financial inclusion during FY2026 as BISP spending reached Rs519.5 billion, the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund expanded interest-free lending, and overseas employment opportunities remained active.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Directs Complete Digitisation of Foreign Remittances
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders 100 percent digitisation of foreign remittances and steps up the national transition toward a cashless economy.