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SBP Holds Interest Rate at 11.5 Percent as Middle East Conflict Clouds Outlook
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent, a decision reached by…
Gold and Silver Prices Stable for Today as Market Opens
Stalled US-Iran negotiations currently ignite massive volatility in precious metals. President Trump recently demanded historical conflict compensation from Tehran. This demand effectively freezes ongoing peace…
FBR Imposes Rs. 80/Litre FED on 3 Petroleum Products
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken strict action against fuel fraud. Effective July 1, 2026, FBR imposed a Federal Excise Duty (FED) on…
Pakistan’s Foreign Currency Deposits Reach $6.94 Billion
Pakistan’s foreign currency deposits increased by $69.39 million in August 2026 compared with the previous month, reaching $6.935 billion, according to the latest data released…
Govt Sets 3-Year Target to Clear Rs. 3.6 Trillion Gas Debt
The government has prepared a three-year plan to reduce the gas sector’s circular debt of Rs. 3.6 trillion, according to sources. The outstanding debt includes…
Brownfield Policy Paves Way for $5 Billion Refinery Upgrades
The government has issued the Brownfield Refinery Policy, paving the way for refinery upgrade projects worth around $5 billion. Under the new policy, refineries must…
Rs 200 Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for September 2026
The National Savings Centre has announced the date for the Rs 200 Prize Bond Draw #107. The draw will take place in Muzaffarabad on September…
PSX Loses 4,816 Points in One Week, Closes at 170,511
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the trading week on a negative note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing 4,816 points amid sustained selling pressure.…
NEPRA Approves $58 Billion Power Expansion Plan Despite Major Objections
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an 11-year power generation and transmission plan involving around $58 billion in investment through 2035, despite…
Gold and Silver Prices Stable as Market Closes for the Weekend
Stalled US-Iran negotiations currently ignite massive volatility in precious metals. President Trump recently demanded historical conflict compensation from Tehran. This demand effectively freezes ongoing peace…
Pakistan Considers Investment Platform for Overseas Pakistanis
The federal government is considering establishing a dedicated investment mechanism to enable overseas Pakistanis to invest in commercially viable infrastructure projects without directly setting up…
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $23.72 Billion on Commercial Loan Inflows
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $23.72 billion as of September 4, 2026, following the receipt of commercial loan proceeds by the government.…
