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Government Raises Rs2.07 Trillion in T-Bills Auction as Yields Fall
The federal government raised Rs2.068 trillion through the latest auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), with borrowing costs falling across all maturities to levels below…
SECP Introduces ESG Mutual Funds Framework to Promote Sustainable Investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced the country’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Mutual Funds Framework, enabling asset management companies…
Pakistan Secures $12 Billion Foreign Loans in First 11 Months of FY26
Pakistan received more than $12.1 billion in foreign assistance during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a sharp increase in external financing…
Govt to Digitise National Savings Operations to Improve Access for Millions
The federal government is moving ahead with the digital transformation of the Central Directorate of National Savings, aiming to modernize services and improve accessibility for…
Pakistan May Need New IMF Deal as $123 Billion Funding Gap Looms
Pakistan faces $123 billion in external financing requirements over the next five years, making an exit from International Monetary Fund (IMF) dependency highly unlikely during…
Rs25,000 Premium Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for June 2026 in Peshawar
he next quarterly draw of the Rs25,000 Premium Prize Bond is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2026, in Peshawar, according to the official…
Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for June 2026
Holders of Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bonds are eagerly awaiting the next quarterly draw, which is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2026, in Muzaffarabad…
Punjab Debt Drops to Rs. 1.691 Trillion as Fiscal Position Improves
Punjab’s outstanding debt to domestic and international lenders declined to Rs. 1.691 trillion by March 2026, according to official financial documents, reflecting continued efforts by…
Govt Orders Banks to Open on Weekend for Tax and Duty Collection May 2026
The government has announced special arrangements for the collection of government duties and taxes on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, to facilitate taxpayers making…
Pakistan Plans More China Market Borrowing After Successful Panda Bond Launch
Pakistan is planning to raise additional funds from China’s domestic debt markets after the successful launch of its first yuan-denominated panda bond, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said…
SBP Reserves Rise to Nearly $16 Billion After Fresh Dollar Inflows
The State Bank of Pakistan State Bank of Pakistan recorded a slight increase in its foreign exchange reserves during the week ending May 8, 2026, supported by…
Finance Ministry Explains Rise in Government Expenditure
The Finance Division Finance Division has clarified recent reports regarding the increase in civil government expenditure, saying the figures were presented without proper context and created a…
