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Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $19.6 Billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 47 million during the week ending August 22, 2025, bringing the country’s total reserves to USD…
CCP Imposes over Rs. 1 Billion in Penalties Since August 2023
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday reviewed the performance of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), with the regulator reporting penalties…
CCP Grants 85 Exemption Certificates to Key Industries in Pakistan
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared its backlog of applications and granted 85 exemption certificates across multiple sectors since August 2023. According to…
SECP Clarifies Senate Panel’s Objections on AGP’s Irregularities Claim
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP)’s recent report highlighting Rs 267 million in irregular pay and allowances at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan…
Petrol Price Likely to Rise Next Month
The petrol price is expected to see another increase from September 1 as international crude oil markets continue to move upward. According to reports, the…
ECC Authorises Funds to Secure Worker Dues in Utility Stores Closure
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet chaired by the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb approved a technical supplementary grant…
Pakistan Enters FY2026 With Lower Inflation, Narrower Deficit
Pakistan entered the new fiscal year with signs of macroeconomic stability, as inflation slowed, the fiscal deficit narrowed, external inflows strengthened, and the stock market…
ADB Agrees on ML-1 Project Financing for Pakistan Railways Upgrade
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has formally agreed on ML-1 project financing, unlocking progress on the long-delayed railway upgrade from Karachi to Peshawar. The Economic…
Sindh Assembly Salaries Increased by 200pc
The Sindh Assembly salaries have been increased by 200 percent after a sub-committee unanimously approved a bill presented earlier this month. The Sindh Assembly passed…
Pakistan Textile Council Raises Concerns Over Export Facilitation Scheme Amendments
The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has expressed concern over the recent changes to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), highlighting operational hurdles faced by textile and…
Bank Al Habib Profitability Sees Decline in First Half of 2025
Bank Al Habib has posted a decline in profitability for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, as per its latest financial results. The bank reported…
Meezan Bank Profitability Drops 10% in H1 2025 Report
Meezan Bank profitability declined in the first half of 2025, as the bank posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs46.2bn, marking a 10% drop…
