Apna Ghar Housing Scheme: Rs448 Billion Approved, Rs76 Billion Disbursed
Pakistan’s Apna Ghar housing scheme has approved 75,198 loans worth Rs448 billion, with Rs76 billion disbursed to 14,000 applicants as the government targets Rs700 billion in housing finance.
Pakistan FBR Targets December Deadline for Tax Monitoring in 18 Industrial Sectors
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue plans to make tax monitoring systems operational across 18 sectors by December 31, 2026, as the government seeks to improve tax collection and curb evasion.
Government Makes Petrol Subsidy Registration SMS Free for Eligible Vehicle Owners
The government has waived SMS charges for registration under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Subsidy Scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles up to 800cc.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Sovereign Credit Rating Upgrade to B by S&P Global
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hails S&P Global credit rating upgrade to B as a milestone reflecting global confidence in national economic reforms.
National Economic Council Convenes Under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Finalize Yearly Targets Before Budget
The National Economic Council gathers in Islamabad to review the annual development plan and key economic targets as Pakistan prepares for the federal budget.
Prime Minister Directs Strategic Tariff Reforms And AI Integration To Boost Exports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders the swift implementation of the National Tariff Policy 2025-30, focusing on tariff rationalization and institutional modernization.
Pakistan and Aga Khan Development Network Reaffirm Partnership for Regional Growth and Climate Resilience
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V meet to expand collaboration across healthcare, digital skills, and climate adaptation in northern Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif Reconstitutes ECC to Expand Federal Policy Oversight
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expands the Economic Coordination Committee of the federal cabinet, adding the Federal Education Minister to the powerful economic body.620
Pakistan Government to Act on IMF Governance Report as FBR Records Historic Tax Revenue
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the Pakistani government is set to finalise an action plan by 31…
SBP Plans Easier Digital Payment Options for Traders to Expand Cashless Transactions
The State Bank of Pakistan is working on easing digital payment systems for traders to drive cashless transactions, aiming to increase mobile users, QR merchants, and total digital payments under its broader digital economy strategy.