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Pakistan’s Public Debt Rises 7.7% to Rs86.72 Trillion in FY26
Pakistan’s total public debt increased 7.7% to Rs86.72 trillion by the end of June 2026, compared with 13% growth a year earlier, according to the…
Govt Retires Rs. 783 Billion Debt in One Week
The government retired Rs. 783.38 billion in debt during the week ended September 11, 2026, taking its total net debt retirement during fiscal year 2026-27…
Federal Constitutional Court Dismisses NBP Appeal Against Pensioners
Recently, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) confirmed a major legal defeat. The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan dismissed the long-standing appeal by NBP against…
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks by 70%
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed by around 70% year-on-year (YoY) to $98 million in August 2026, compared with $324 million recorded in the same month…
KP Approves $200 Million World Bank Loan for Public Sector Reforms
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a $200 million loan from the World Bank to support public sector reforms and improve the province’s financial…
Pakistan Supercharges Export Financing with PKR 1,500B Boost & New Digital Portal
Recently, the Government of Pakistan took a major step to accelerate export-led economic growth. The government introduced significant measures to expand access to affordable short-term…
Pakistan National Savings Rise Rs. 29.7 Billion in July
Net savings mobilization through Pakistan’s National Savings Schemes (NSS) reached Rs. 53.2 billion in July 2026, marking a strong start to the new fiscal year,…
Pakistan’s Loan Demand Rebounds Sharply During FY26
Demand for bank loans in Pakistan increased significantly during the fourth quarter of FY2026, with businesses and consumers showing stronger appetite for borrowing, according to…
Finance Ministry Clarifies Rules for Ad-hoc Relief Allowances Under BPS-2026
The Ministry of Finance has officially issued a clarification regarding the treatment of Ad-hoc Relief Allowances (ARAs) under BPS-2026. Recently, confusion sparked among federal civil…
Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 100 Prize Bond Draws Scheduled for August 17, 2026
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) will hold the draws for the Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 100 Prize Bonds on August 17, 2026, giving thousands of bondholders across Pakistan…
Govt Notifies 16 Pension Fund Managers for New Pension Scheme 2024
The federal government has notified a panel of 16 eligible Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) to implement the Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme-2024, taking a major…
Federal Govt Extends Austerity Measures Into FY2026-27
The Finance Division on Tuesday notified the continuation of stringent austerity measures for fiscal year 2026–27, imposing a ban on the purchase of all types…
