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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…
Pakistan Launches First Panda Bond in China Market
Pakistan has successfully completed its first Panda Bond issuance in China’s domestic market, securing strong investor demand and marking a milestone in international financing diversification.…
Honda Suffers Historic Annual Loss as EV Costs and US Tariffs Bite
Honda Motor has reported an operating loss of 414.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2025, marking its first annual loss as a…
SECP Reforms 2026: Mutual Fund Limits Hiked & KYC Dropped for Small Investors
As of May 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially amended its regulatory framework. This sweeping reform specifically targets small…
OPEC Lowers Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast for 2026
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has revised downward its global oil demand growth forecast for 2026 amid continued disruptions in energy markets caused by the…
KSE-100 Index Gains 1,000 Points as Buying Returns to PSX
The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged nearly 1,000 points during early trading on Thursday as buying activity returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange amid renewed investor confidence. At…
Govt Pushes Banks to Expand Loans for Women Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed commercial banks to improve access to financing for women entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), stressing the need to strengthen…
Budget 2026-27: IMF Warns on Tax Shortfall, Seeks Consumer Oil Cost Transfer
The Finance Ministry has begun sharing fiscal data with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during technical talks aimed at finalising the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.…
Budget 2026-27: Corporate Dividend Tax Relief Rejected After IMF Opposition
The federal government has rejected a proposal to scrap the tax on inter-corporate dividends ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 federal budget, following opposition from IMF.…
Govt Eyes AI Tools to Crack Down on Tax Evasion
The federal government is preparing AI-based tools and digital monitoring systems to fight tax evasion, as part of its upcoming federal budget for the fiscal…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 14th May, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
