Finance
Pakistan Sets Up $1 Billion Panda Bond Program in China
Pakistan has established a $1 billion Panda Bond program in China, marking a key step in diversifying the country’s external financing portfolio. The move is…
Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Rise to $19.5 Billion, SBP Reports $11 Million Boost
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves inched upward again, rising by $11 million during the week ending August 8, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).…
Government Fast-Tracks Social Initiatives to Boost Skills, Support Farmers, and Promote Energy Efficiency
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today chaired three back-to-back meetings to review the progress of work on major government initiatives scheduled…
IMF Delegation Visit to Pakistan Set for Next Economic Review
The federal government has confirmed that an IMF delegation visit to Pakistan is scheduled for the upcoming economic review, with preparations now finalized. Federal Finance…
SECP Updates Public Offering Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced final amendments to the Public Offering Regulations, aimed at streamlining IPO processes, boosting transparency, and…
Audit Finds Five Countries Owe Pakistan Over Rs86 Billion
Pakistan is still waiting to recover more than Rs86 billion from five countries that have defaulted on payments for decades, official audit documents reveal. These…
Companies Act 2017 Reforms Target Outdated Corporate Regulations
A high-level subcommittee has proposed significant Companies Act 2017 reforms to align Pakistan’s corporate laws with international standards. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the…
FBR Sugar Investigation Leads to Suspension of Officials
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee was briefed on the ongoing FBR sugar investigation, with the tax authority confirming that 14 of its officials have been…
Mari Petroleum Earnings Drop 16% in FY25
Mari Petroleum has announced its financial results for FY25, posting a 16% year-on-year decline in earnings, with profit recorded at Rs65.1 billion (EPS: PKR54.25) compared…
Fauji Cement Posts Record Rs13.3bn Profit in FY25
Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) has reported a record profit of Rs13.3 billion for FY25, marking a 62% year-on-year surge from Rs8.2 billion in FY24.…
Pakistan Services Exports Grow 9.23% in 2025
Pakistan services exports increased by 9.23 percent to $8.39 billion in FY25, up from $7.68 billion in the previous fiscal year, driven by strong gains…
Govt Considers Relief on Bearer Prize Bonds Redemption
The federal government may extend relief to individuals who missed the deadline for bearer prize bonds redemption, said Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar…
