Pakistan Records $3.63 Billion In Remittances During July 2026
Pakistan received $3.631 billion in overseas workers’ remittances during July 2026, rising 4.5 percent month-on-month and 13 percent year-on-year, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Orders Timely Completion Of Pakistan’s Privatization Programme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to complete Pakistan’s privatization programme within set timelines, while preserving Zarai Taraqiati Bank’s agricultural lending mandate.
Prime Minister Orders Performance Review Of Federal Ministries, CPEC Authority And Planning Commission
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a comprehensive performance review of federal ministries, divisions, the CPEC Authority and Planning Commission, with reports required to document achievements, delays, reforms and development spending since February 2024.
FBR And Business Groups Agree To Establish Joint Tax Facilitation Committees
Federal Board of Revenue has agreed to establish joint committees with major business bodies to resolve taxpayer grievances, improve tax processes, accelerate refunds and strengthen private sector engagement.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Orders Comprehensive Digitization and Overhaul of OGRA Operations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs a major restructuring of OGRA to enforce real-time digital monitoring, enhance technical capacity, and curb fuel hoarding.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Reviews Rs204 Billion Approved Under PM Apna Ghar Housing Scheme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif evaluates the PM Apna Ghar Scheme, revealing Rs204 billion approved and Rs27 billion disbursed in low-cost housing loans across Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Approves Framework and Bank Scoring System to Boost SME Credit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approves a performance-based scoring mechanism and a three-tier governance structure to track bank lending and boost SME credit to Rs2 trillion by 2028.
Pakistan Railways Reaches Record High Revenue of Rs 115 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026
Pakistan Railways achieves record high revenue of Rs 115.157 billion in FY26, driven by freight growth, passenger transport, and digital transformation.
Pakistan and China Sign $440 Million Pharmaceutical Sector Agreements Under CPEC Framework
Pakistan and China finalize nine business agreements worth $440 million to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccine development, and regional medical exports.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Orders Accelerated Execution of PSDP National Projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructs planning officials to fast track national development projects under PSDP to boost economic growth and public welfare.