Rehmat Ali Hasnie Concludes Tenure as NBP President and CEO
Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s tenure as National Bank of Pakistan President and CEO concludes after a two-week government extension, completing the leadership transition.
Govt Appoints Muhammad Ali Malik as Deputy Governor of State Bank of Pakistan
The Federal Government has appointed central banking veteran Muhammad Ali Malik as Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a five-year term, effective immediately.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Ad Hoc Relief Allowances After BPS 2026 Revision
Pakistan’s Finance Division has clarified the treatment of Ad Hoc Relief Allowances following the Basic Pay Scales 2026 revision, confirming that existing allowances will remain frozen while newly recruited federal employees will receive specified allowances on a notional basis.
Rehmat Ali Hasnie Reappointed as National Bank of Pakistan President for Two Weeks
The Government of Pakistan has reappointed Rehmat Ali Hasnie as President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Pakistan for two weeks from August 7, 2026, or until a new president assumes office.
Pakistan Economic Outlook July 2026 Inflation Risks Mount Amid FDI Decline and Middle East Tensions
The Finance Division projects July 2026 inflation between 9 to 10 percent as foreign direct investment drops 33.9 percent alongside export contraction and geopolitical stress.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Consults Business Leaders on Budget Strategy and Economic Recovery
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb holds a virtual session with Pakistan’s major chambers of commerce to align the upcoming budget with private sector growth and investment.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Assures Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Support for Economic Challenges
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to discuss provincial financial issues and reaffirm federal cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Seeks IMF Relief on Petroleum Levies Amid Iran War
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs the Finance Division to negotiate petroleum levy adjustments with the IMF to protect the public from global oil price hikes.
Federal Government Appoints Imtiaz Haider as SECP Commissioner for Three-Year Term
The federal government has appointed seasoned capital markets expert Imtiaz Haider as Commissioner of the SECP for three years, bringing prior regulatory and stock exchange leadership experience back to the watchdog.
Zarkheze Platform Launched to Digitise Agricultural Finance and Support Small Farmers in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Finance Division, SBP and PBA have launched Zarkheze, a digital platform designed to expand formal agricultural credit, improve productivity and support small farmers through technology-driven financing.