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Pakistan Banking Sector Hit Hard with Rs600 Billion Loss in One Quarter
Pakistan’s banking sector is facing a sharp setback after posting more than Rs600 billion in revaluation losses in just one quarter. The decline comes as…
PVARA Opens Applications for 2026 Regulatory Sandbox to Boost Digital Assets
Pakistan’s digital finance landscape is set for a major milestone as the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has officially opened applications for its Regulatory…
Pakistan to Repay $4.8 Billion Foreign Debt by June 2026
Pakistan has finalized arrangements to repay nearly $4.8 billion in external debt by June 2026, as the government moves to manage its financial obligations amid…
Inside Pakistan’s Rs. 81.4T Debt Crisis: External Liabilities Top Rs. 21T
Pakistan is drowning in a sea of red ink. During a recent meeting in Islamabad, the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs revealed staggering new…
SECP Proposes ESG Mutual Funds to Boost Sustainable Investment in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed the launch of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mutual funds, aiming to open new avenues for investors…
Govt Reviews DC Transition & Export Bottlenecks of Electric Fan Industry
On April 6, 2026, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb hosted a virtual meeting with electric fan industry leaders. Representatives from the…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 6th April, 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…
90% Foreign Investment Exits Pakistan Bond Market Amid Economic Uncertainty
Nearly 90 percent of foreign investment in Pakistan’s domestic bond market has exited, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, highlighting growing concerns…
PSX Cement Stocks at Multi-Year Lows Despite Stable Production
Shares of cement companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange have dropped to multi-year lows relative to their production levels, presenting what analysts describe as a rare deep value…
SBP May Hike Interest Rate to 14% Amid Inflation and IMF Delay
The State Bank of Pakistan is reportedly preparing for a significant increase in its benchmark interest rate at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for April 27,…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 5th April, 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…
SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Riba-Free Credit Risk Sharing Product
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product, marking a significant step toward expanding access to financing for underserved sectors such…