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…
PSX-Listed Auto Manufacturers Report Record Profits on Soaring Vehicle Sales
Pakistan’s automobile sector continued its robust performance in Q2 FY26, posting a profit of Rs. 17.7 billion, up 18.7 percent year-on-year (YoY). The growth has…
Industries Save Rs. 12 Billion Through Government’s Discounted Electricity Package
Pakistan’s industrial sector received a total relief of Rs. 12.125 billion under the government-backed discounted electricity package over December 2025 and January 2026. The initiative…
USD to PKR Holds Near 279.56 as Rupee Gains Against Major Currencies for 104th Consecutive Day
he Pakistani rupee (PKR) extended its strong performance, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 104th consecutive day and posting significant gains…
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Falls 51% During First Seven Months of FY2025-26
Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline of 51 percent in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first seven months of the ongoing financial year 2025-26, according…
FBR Warns Textile Spinning Units to Face Import Bans, Blacklisting Over ‘Digital Eye’ Resistance
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stepped up enforcement against textile spinning units that have refused to install video analytics systems, commonly called the…
OGDCL Announces Another Oil and Gas Discovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a new oil and gas discovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking another addition to the country’s local…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 20th 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…

