Pakistan’s Inflation Reaches 19-Month High as Everything Gets More Expensive
Pakistan’s inflation climbed to its highest level in 19 months in March 2026, reflecting significant increases in consumer and wholesale
SBP Allows Teenagers to Open and Operate Bank Accounts in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling teenagers to independently open and manage bank
Pakistan Signs First International Carbon Credit Deal With Norway
Pakistan has signed its first bilateral carbon market agreement under the Paris Agreement, formally entering the global carbon trading system
CDA Crackdown Begins on High-Profile Housing Society in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has issued a formal notice after detecting significant discrepancies in the approved layout plan of
Govt Replaces Islamabad Chief Commissioner Randhawa With Lt. (Retd) Sohail Ashraf
The federal government has removed Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa from his role as Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman of the
IFC Pledges $2.7 Billion Investment Push to Boost Pakistan’s Private Sector
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed approximately $2.7 billion for Pakistan during the current year, aimed at strengthening private
Pakistan’s Digital Economy Could Reach 7% of GDP by 2030
Pakistan’s digital economy has the potential to contribute between 5% and 7% to national GDP by 2030, provided structural challenges
Govt to Save $30M Annually as Thar Coal Mining Goes Electric
The Power Division has unveiled a major overhaul of Thar coal mining operations, projected to save $25–30 million in foreign
PKR Gains vs USD but Loses Ground Against Other Major Currencies
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) extended its gains against the US Dollar (USD) for the 130th consecutive day, closing at 279.12
Extra Solar Electricity Units Won’t Be Credited to Consumers Anymore
The federal government has revised the billing system for consumers generating electricity through solar panels, removing all credits for electricity
