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Sindh Voluntary Retirement Rules Allow Early Exit with Pension Cuts
The provincial government has notified new Sindh voluntary retirement rules, giving employees the option to retire after the age of 55, though with reduced pension…
SECP Audit Findings Reveal Unauthorised Salary Hikes and Withheld Funds
An audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has found major financial lapses at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). According to…
JS Bank Half-Year Profit Slumps 45% Amid Margin Pressure and Rising Costs
JS Bank Limited (PSX: JSBL) reported a sharp decline in earnings for 1HFY25, with consolidated profit after tax falling 45.1% YoY to Rs5.32 bn. Earnings per…
SECP Launches Infrastructure Mutual Funds Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a dedicated Infrastructure Mutual Funds framework under open-end collective investment schemes. The move aims to…
NAB Distributes Rs3.7 Billion in First Phase of B4U Fraud Recovery
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated the first phase of the B4U fraud recovery, distributing cheques worth Rs3.7 billion among 17,500 victims during a…
Pakistan’s Poverty Tied to Provincial Size, Study Suggests Split
A new economic study has argued that Pakistan’s oversized provinces are fueling persistent poverty and inequality, urging the government to consider splitting them into smaller…
Govt Launches Risk Coverage Scheme to Boost Agri Financing
The federal government has introduced a new risk coverage scheme to encourage banks and microfinance institutions to expand financing for small and marginalized farmers, particularly…
FIA Recovers Millions in Illegal Currency Exchange
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested suspects involved in illegal currency exchange and hundi operations, recovering millions in foreign and local currency. A spokesperson…
NEPRA Reviews Rs23 Billion Fuel Cost Refund for Consumers
Public sector distribution companies (Discos) have requested a Rs1.69 per unit fuel cost refund for consumers after power consumption fell by five per cent in…
RDA Inflows July 2025 Hit $10.748 Billion
Remittances through the Roshan Digital Account rose to ten point seven four eight billion dollars by the end of July 2025. This level marks an…
Askari Bank Profit Up 32% YoY in 1HCY25
Askari Bank has reported a 32% year-on-year increase in profit for the first half of calendar year 2025 (1HCY25), reflecting strong operational performance despite challenges…
Takaful Sector Grows Rapidly in SECP 2024 Insurance Report
The takaful sector in Pakistan’s insurance industry demonstrated remarkable growth in 2024, according to the SECP Insurance Industry Statistics report. Family takaful contributions rose 37%…
