National Savings to Close or Merge 111 Centres Under Cost-Cutting Plan
National Savings plans to close or merge 111 inefficient centres, reducing its network from 374 to 263 as the government moves to lower operating costs.
Pakistan Public Debt Rises 7.7% to Rs86.72 Trillion at End of FY26
Pakistan’s public debt increased 7.7% to Rs86.72 trillion by June 2026, while the debt-to-GDP ratio, interest payments and fiscal deficit declined during FY26.
Planning Ministry Seeks Role In Pakistan’s Core IMF Negotiation Team
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says the Ministry of Planning has formally asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for inclusion in Pakistan’s core IMF talks team.
IMF Team to Visit Pakistan on September 23 for Review of $7 Billion Programme
An IMF delegation is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on September 23 for talks covering economic targets, energy sector reforms, inflation, foreign exchange reserves and privatisation.
Eraj Hashmi, CFA Appointed Head of Finance Secretary’s Strategic Support Unit
Finance Division appoints Eraj Hashmi, CFA, to head the Finance Secretary’s Strategic Support Unit, bringing experience from debt management, banking, treasury and capital markets.
Pakistan Cashless Dashboard To Track New Targets And Real-Time Digital Payment Indicators
Pakistan’s Cashless Dashboard will receive annual targets and new indicators to improve real-time monitoring, merchant adoption, digital payments and government disbursements.
Pakistan Raises Record $3 Billion Through Dual Tranche Eurobond Amid Strong Investor Demand
Pakistan raises a record $3 billion through a dual tranche Eurobond, attracting nearly $6 billion in orders across 5.5 year and 10 year maturities.
Pakistan Launches Process For Five And 10 Year Dollar Eurobond
Pakistan has launched the process for a benchmark U.S. dollar denominated dual tranche Eurobond with five year and 10 year maturities, marking a potential return to international capital markets.
JazzCash Crosses 62 Million Registered Customers as Digital Transactions Surge
JazzCash crosses 62 million registered customers after processing Rs19.6 trillion in Gross Transaction Value, while expanding digital payments, lending and investment services.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz For Public Service
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has been conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz in recognition of his public service, economic reforms, fiscal consolidation and efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s economic stability.