Banks to Remain Closed at the Start of Ramadan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it will remain closed for public dealings on the 1st working
Pakistan and Uzbekistan Agree to Expand Trade to $2 Billion
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand bilateral trade to $2 billion, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Uzbek
Government Reduces Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes
The federal government has revised the profit rates on National Savings Schemes (NSS), effective January 31, 2024, according to the
Utility Stores to Operate Under Public-Private Partnership, Says Industries Minister
Minister for Industries announced that Utility Stores will be run under a public-private partnership to curb financial losses and improve
Petrol Prices Set to Increase in Ramadan
Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to increase by Rs. 4 to Rs. 4.50 per liter starting March 1, 2025,
Trump Administration Allocates $397 Million to Monitor Pakistan’s F-16s, Ensuring They Aren’t Used Against India
The Trump administration has released $397 million for a U.S.-backed program in Pakistan to monitor the use of F-16 fighter
FBR Launches Centralized Customs Examination System to Curb Corruption
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a Centralized Customs Examination system aimed at combating corruption among customs appraisers
SBP Purchases $4.98 Billion to Stabilize Forex Reserves and Manage Debt
Pakistan’s central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), purchased $4.98 billion from the interbank market between June and November
Pakistan to Establish National Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets
The federal government is considering the establishment of a National Crypto Council to oversee the development and regulation of digital
