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Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for June 2026
Holders of Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bonds are eagerly awaiting the next quarterly draw, which is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2026, in Muzaffarabad…
Punjab Debt Drops to Rs. 1.691 Trillion as Fiscal Position Improves
Punjab’s outstanding debt to domestic and international lenders declined to Rs. 1.691 trillion by March 2026, according to official financial documents, reflecting continued efforts by…
Govt Orders Banks to Open on Weekend for Tax and Duty Collection May 2026
The government has announced special arrangements for the collection of government duties and taxes on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, to facilitate taxpayers making…
Pakistan Plans More China Market Borrowing After Successful Panda Bond Launch
Pakistan is planning to raise additional funds from China’s domestic debt markets after the successful launch of its first yuan-denominated panda bond, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said…
SBP Reserves Rise to Nearly $16 Billion After Fresh Dollar Inflows
The State Bank of Pakistan State Bank of Pakistan recorded a slight increase in its foreign exchange reserves during the week ending May 8, 2026, supported by…
Finance Ministry Explains Rise in Government Expenditure
The Finance Division Finance Division has clarified recent reports regarding the increase in civil government expenditure, saying the figures were presented without proper context and created a…
GDP Growth Revised for FY 2025-26 Quarters
The National Accounts Committee approved revised quarterly and annual economic growth figures, reporting updated GDP estimates for fiscal years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. The meeting…
Pakistan’s Foreign Loan Inflows Rise Nearly 20% in 9MFY26
Pakistan’s foreign loan inflows increased by nearly 20 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, supported by stronger financing from international institutions…
Sindh Govt Announces Early Salaries and Pensions Before Eid ul Adha
The Sindh Finance Department has announced advance payment of salaries, allowances, and pensions for Muslim government employees and pensioners ahead of Eid ul Adha. According to an official…
Govt Expands Treasury Single Account to Improve Fiscal Transparency
Pakistan is expanding its Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework as part of broader efforts to strengthen transparency, fiscal discipline, and digital governance across the public…
How to Apply for Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program Online
As of May 2026, eligible Pakistani citizens can secure affordable housing finance through the newly launched Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program, titled ‘Ghar Ho Tu Apna’.…
SBP Declares Pakistan Banks Resilient After 15% Financial Sector Growth
Pakistan’s banking sector has strengthened significantly and is now better prepared to withstand economic shocks, according to the latest Financial Stability Review (FSR) 2025 released…
