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Cement Sales in August 2025 Rise Over 10%
Cement sales in August 2025 recorded a year-on-year increase of 10.33 percent, driven by rising construction activity and stronger export volumes. According to data from…
KP Aasan Karobar Bill 2025 Passed to Simplify Business Registration
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has approved the Aasan Karobar Bill 2025, aimed at making business registration and licensing easier through a single online portal. On…
SBP Cancels Money Masters Currency Exchange License
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has cancelled the authorization and operating license of Money Masters Currency Exchange Company (Pvt.) Limited with immediate effect, following…
SECP Issues New Rules for Digital Asset Management Services
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced new rules for Digital Asset Management Services (DAMS) to regulate Digital Asset Management Companies (Digital…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits $2.9bn in August 2025
Pakistan’s economy faces fresh pressure as the trade deficit widened sharply in August 2025, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and economic stability. The latest…
After HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank Also Announces Saturday Banking Hours
Meezan Bank has announced revised Saturday banking hours, joining other major banks such as Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and United Bank Limited (UBL) in offering…
SBP Projects 3.25–4.25% Growth for Pakistan in FY2026
Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) projecting growth between 3.25% and 4.25% in FY2026. The announcement was…
Deutsche Bank Announces New CCO in Pakistan
Deutsche Bank has appointed Syed Ali Haider Zaidi as its new Chief Country Officer (CCO) in Pakistan, replacing Kamran Zaidi, who will be moving into…
ECC Approves Dollar-Based Returns for White Oil Pipeline Project
The federal government has approved a dollar-based guaranteed return for the transportation of petroleum products through the Machike-Thallian-Tarujabba White Oil Pipeline, a 477-kilometer project costing…
PIA Privatisation Expected by November
A parliamentary committee was informed on Monday that PIA privatisation is expected to be completed by November this year, with four companies currently in the…
FBR Launches Informational Campaign for Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new awareness campaign to help taxpayers with the process of filing income tax returns. Under this…
Pakistan, China Strengthen Financial Cooperation 2025
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their strong financial partnership through high-level meetings in Beijing, signaling deeper cooperation in banking, investment, and economic reforms. The visit…
