Federal Government and Provinces Negotiate 154 Billion Rupee Fuel Subsidy for Motorbikes
The Pakistan government is developing a targeted fuel subsidy for two and three-wheelers using QR codes and mobile apps to provide relief amidst rising global oil prices.
SECP Grants License to Punjab Life Insurance Company as Pakistan First Provincial Insurer
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has licensed Punjab Life Insurance Company to manage social health insurance and expand digital financial protection across the province.
Kazi Abdul Muktadir Appointed as CEO of Hilal Financial Services
Hilal Financial Services names former State Bank Deputy Governor Kazi Abdul Muktadir as CEO to lead its fintech and digital distribution expansion in Pakistan.
FBR Proposes Strict Amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme Through New Customs Rules
The Federal Board of Revenue has drafted new SRO 520(I)/2026 regulations to tighten the Export Facilitation Scheme, mandating stricter reconciliation and IOCO approvals.
SBP Quarterly Report Reveals Massive 92 Percent Surge in Pakistan Digital Payments
State Bank of Pakistan Q2 FY26 payment systems report shows retail transactions hitting PKR 167 trillion with Raast and mobile banking leading digital adoption.
CDNS Mobilizes Rs1 Trillion Inflows as National Savings Near Annual Target
Central Directorate of National Savings records Rs1 trillion in savings inflows for FY2025-26, achieving over 76 percent of its annual target amid institutional reforms.
Targeted Fuel Subsidy Model Could Save Pakistan 104 Billion Rupees Over Three Months
As Dubai crude hits $146, experts advocate for a targeted fuel subsidy via RAAST and NADRA to protect motorcyclists while saving the national treasury PKR 104 billion.
Bank of England Pauses Interest Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Inflation Outlook
The Bank of England has opted to hold interest rates at 3.75% following a geopolitical shock in the Middle East, citing concerns that inflation could spike to 3.5% this summer.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Climb to $21.7 Billion as SBP Holdings Strengthen in March 2026
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rose to $21.7 billion for the week ending March 13, 2026, driven by a steady increase in both central bank and commercial bank holdings.
Global Oil Crisis 2026: Crude Prices Predicted to Hit $180 Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
Analysts warn oil prices could exceed $180 per barrel if Middle Eastern supply disruptions continue, as strikes on the South Pars gas field escalate regional conflict.