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PSDP 2025-26 Cuts Ministry Budgets, Raises Corporate Funding
The Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26 has been announced with a total allocation of Rs1000 billion, down from Rs1093.53 billion in the previous year.…
IT Sector Leads as SECP Registers Over 3,200 New Companies in August 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s corporate sector. Around 99.9%…
Pakistan and China Unveil Economic Roadmap in New Action Plan
Pakistan and China have officially released a comprehensive, five-year plan to deepen their economic partnership, with a focus on trade liberalization, digital integration, and increased…
KP Govt Approves Ehsaas e-Pension Initiative for Retiring Staff
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the launch of the Ehsaas e-Pension initiative, a reform aimed at providing dignified, transparent, and efficient pension services to…
Coca-Cola Market Share Falls in Pakistan, Turkey Over Boycotts
Coca-Cola market share has slipped in both Turkey and Pakistan as boycott campaigns targeting Western brands linked to Israel continue to reshape consumer behavior in…
Pakistan-India Tensions Drag SpiceJet into Consecutive Losses
SpiceJet reported a second consecutive quarterly loss as regional tensions and fleet shortages hit its business. The carrier recorded a loss of 2.35 billion Indian…
SECP Pushes Sukuk Expansion, Digital Reforms to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger Sukuk market and accelerating digital transformation to broaden access…
Govt Approves Rs3.5b Subsidy for QR-Based Payments
The government has tasked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with preparing a detailed report on the impact of a Rs3.5 billion annual subsidy approved…
SBP Directs Banks to Equip 25% Branches with CDMs by 2028
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has ordered all banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to ensure that at least 25 percent of their branch network…
Pakistan Govt Moves Ahead with Utility Stores Asset Sale in FY26
The federal government has decided to sell and dispose of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) assets within the current financial year. Officials said proceeds will help…
National Assembly Sends Back Audit Reports to AGP Over Procedure Violations
The National Assembly has formally returned all 2024-25 audit reports prepared by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) after finding serious procedural violations in how…
Cement Sales in August 2025 Rise Over 10%
Cement sales in August 2025 recorded a year-on-year increase of 10.33 percent, driven by rising construction activity and stronger export volumes. According to data from…
