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Pakistan Posts $356M Current Account Deficit in September 2026
USD to PKR Holds Near 279.55 as Rupee Gains Against Major Currencies for 105th Consecutive Day
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 105th consecutive day on Monday, continuing its record-breaking streak. Despite posting…
CCP Approves First Women Bank Acquisition by Abu Dhabi’s Eve Holdings
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of First Women Bank Limited by Abu Dhabi-based Eve Holdings RSC Limited under a…
Pakistan’s JF-17 Eyes African Market as Somalia Mulls $900M Purchase
Somalia is reportedly in advanced discussions with Pakistan to acquire up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets, a move that could mark the…
Banks Return Unclaimed Deposits to SBP- Here’s How to Claim Yours
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that all banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) have handed over their unclaimed deposits up to December…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 23rd February, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. Local gold markets and Sarafa Markets provide the rates listed here in…
Cheap Chemicals Allegedly Mixed in Petrol, Dealers Write to Government
Fuel dealers have flagged an alleged practice of mixing cheap industrial chemicals into petrol and diesel and selling it at full prices, leading them to…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 22nd February, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. Local gold markets and Sarafa Markets provide the rates listed here in…
Pakistan’s Foreign Debt Interest Bill Jumps 84% in Three Years to $3.59 Billion
Pakistan’s interest payments on foreign loans have surged 84% over the past three years, reaching $3.59 billion, highlighting the growing cost of external borrowing. Rising…
Punjab Waives Stamp Duty on SECP & Court-Approved Mergers
Today, February 21, 2026, the Government of Punjab officially notified a complete waiver of stamp duty on specific property transfers. This waiver applies strictly to…
Sindh Plans $1.12 Billion Coal-to-Fertilizer Project, Aims to Boost Economy
The Sindh government is moving forward with its visionary Thar Coal-to-Fertilizer project, a $1.12 billion project that aims to use local coal to produce urea…
Finance Ministry Hit by E-Office Outage Ahead of IMF Review
Technical faults in the government’s e-Office system disrupted work at Pakistan’s finance ministry this week, slowing operations and halting the flow of official files. The…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 21st February, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. Local gold markets and Sarafa Markets provide the rates listed here in…

























