Rs40000 Prize Bond Result Announced for September 2025
The September 2025 Rs40000 prize bond draw has been officially announced by National Savings, with the event taking place in Peshawar at 9:30 am. Bondholders…
FBR Launches Digital Invoicing System to Streamline Sales Tax
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a nationwide digital invoicing system for all sales tax registered taxpayers. The new system links business invoicing…
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…