Islamic Banks Grow Faster Than Pakistan’s Overall Banking Sector
Islamic banking continued to expand in Pakistan during the first half of 2026, with Islamic banks increasing their share of
Flood Alert Issued for Several Areas Across Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for several parts of Pakistan as rain is expected
Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry Takes Charge as Islamabad Police Chief
Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry has officially taken charge as the new Inspector General of Islamabad Police. He arrived at
Pakistan Banks Reduce Agri Loans While Farmers Borrow More
Pakistan’s agriculture financing increased during the first half of 2026, but agribusiness lending fell by Rs. 64 billion, according to
Pakistan Banks May Shift Billions Into Lending Business
Pakistan’s banks increased their exposure to short-term and floating-rate government securities during the first half of 2026, signaling expectations of
FBR Extends Sales Tax Exemption on Aircraft Imports to All Airlines
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended sales tax exemptions on the import or lease of aircraft and aircraft
Some State-Owned Firms Make Rs. 423 Billion Profit, Others Lose Rs. 343 Billion in H1 FY26
Profitable state-owned enterprises generated aggregate profits of Rs. 423.3 billion during the first half of fiscal year 2026, while loss-making
Rising Power and Gas Prices Top Concern for Pakistanis: Survey
Rising electricity and gas prices are the biggest concern among Pakistanis, according to the National Citizen Survey 2026 conducted by
