Trending Topics
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…
Pakistan Eyes $10 Billion US Deal to Strengthen Rupee and Reserves
Pakistan has formally requested a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the United States, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, in a move…
Gas Sector Debt Stalls IMF-Pakistan Talks Until September
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have failed to reach an agreement on how to resolve nearly Rs 1.7 trillion in circular debt accumulated…
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall $1.25 Billion After Debt Repayments
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declined sharply during the week ended July 10, 2026, primarily due to repayments…
Pakistan Retires Record Rs. 4.7 Trillion in Public Debt Before Maturity
Pakistan has retired a record Rs. 4.722 trillion (approximately $17 billion) in public debt before maturity, marking the largest early debt repayment and liability management…
Pakistan to Receive Another $3.6 Billion in IMF Funding Over Next 14 Months
Pakistan is set to receive an additional $3.6 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)over the next 14 months under its ongoing lending programmes, subject…
Pakistan Secures $376 Million World Bank Funding for Energy Grid
The World Bank has approved $375.9 million in financing for the Grid Stability Enhancement Project in Pakistan, aimed at strengthening the national power transmission network.…
