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Pakistan & IMF Fail to Reach Staff-Level Agreement After Virtual Talks
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to reach a staff-level agreement. The crucial negotiations covered the third review of the 37-month Extended Fund…
FBR Officials Allegedly Own Assets Far Beyond Declared Income
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue was informed on Wednesday that certain Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials reportedly held assets far exceeding…
Banking Sector Posts Earnings Growth of 11% YoY in CY25
The Pakistan Stock Exchange banking sector reported cumulative profits of PKR 671 billion in Calendar Year 2025 (CY25), reflecting an 11% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Analysts…
Pakistan’s Foreign Debt Interest Bill Jumps 84% in Three Years to $3.59 Billion
Pakistan’s interest payments on foreign loans have surged 84% over the past three years, reaching $3.59 billion, highlighting the growing cost of external borrowing. Rising…
SBP Reports Record Growth in Roshan Digital Accounts
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has surpassed $12 billion in total inflows, reflecting strong confidence from overseas…
SBP Foreign Reserves Rise by $19 Million in Latest Week
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a week-on-week increase of $19.1 million in its foreign reserves for the week ending February 13, 2026. The…
Pakistan’s Mutual Fund Assets Hit Record Rs. 4.317 Trillion in January 2026
Pakistan’s mutual fund industry reached a new milestone in January 2026, with total assets under management (AUMs) climbing to Rs. 4.317 trillion, reflecting strong market…
Revised Banking Hours Announced for Ramadan 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced revised office and banking hours for Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1447 AH. The updated schedule will be followed by all…
SBP Raises Nearly Rs1 Trillion in T-Bill Auction as Yields Surge
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully raised Rs997 billion in Wednesday’s Treasury Bill (T-Bill) auction, surpassing the government’s target of Rs450 billion. The auction…
Bank Islami Profit Falls 49% to Rs6 Billion in 2025
Bank Islami Pakistan Limited (PSX: BIPL) reported a profit after tax of Rs6.0 billion for CY2025, marking a sharp 49% decline compared to Rs11.83 billion…
Punjab Traders Boycott DigiKhata & Bank of Punjab After Months of Payment Woes
In the heart of Pakistan’s bustling markets, kiryana stores and ration shops have long played the backbone of daily life, Which is why when shopkeepers…
State Bank Declares Bank Holiday on 1st Ramadan
The State Bank of Pakistan has declared that all banks, DFIs, and MFBs will remain closed for public dealings on 1st Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1447 A.H., observed…
