SBP Keeps Monetary Policy Rate Steady at 11%

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opted to maintain the monetary policy rate at 11 percent, citing a mix of easing inflation, emerging risks…

Rs53 Billion Refund for Electricity Consumers on the Cards

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The government is preparing to issue electricity refunds for consumers amounting to Rs53.4 billion across the country, including for K-Electric customers. The adjustment is part…

Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Trade Aims for $100 Million Revival

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to boosting bilateral trade to $100 million during the fifth session of their Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade-Economic…

FBR Customs Values on Duplex and Packaging Board Revised

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised the FBR customs values on duplex and packaging board imports. The changes apply to One Side…

SBP Unveils New Framework to Ease Bank Account Opening

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an effort to streamline the process of bank account opening, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released new regulations for customer onboarding. Standardization…

Atlas Honda Bikes Achieves Record Profit on Rising Sales

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Atlas Honda Limited (PSX: ATLH) has reported a record profit after tax (PAT) of Rs4.8 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 — the…

Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Exports Highest in 20 Years

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports have reached their highest growth in two decades, driven by strategic policy reforms and expanding global demand. In the fiscal year ending…

Govt Sets New Date for Utility Stores Closure

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has revised the timeline for utility stores closure, now setting July 31, 2025, as the new date to cease operations of the Utility…

UBL Workday Now Includes Sunday to Serve Customers Daily

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

United Bank Limited (UBL) has officially extended the UBL workday to include Sundays, enabling customers to access banking services all seven days of the week.…

PSEB Audit Report Uncovers Major Financial Irregularities

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A recent PSEB audit report has uncovered major financial irregularities within the Pakistan Software Export Board, citing issues such as misuse of funds, unsecured advance…

PM Directs Launch of Digital Invoicing System in Urdu

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed that Pakistan’s digital invoicing system must be introduced in Urdu to make it more inclusive and user-friendly for…

ZTBL Refutes Media Reports on Alleged Rs. 11 Billion Loan Losses

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has strongly refuted recent media reports alleging the loss of loan files worth over Rs. 11 billion. In a statement…

SBP to Roll Out Pilot for Pak’s Own Digital Currency

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD / SINGAPORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to launch a pilot project for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). SBP Governor…

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