Govt Sets Bold Targets to Promote Cashless Economy by 2026

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has unveiled new national targets under the Prime Minister’s Cashless Economy initiative, tasking the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with accelerating the shift…

Ministry Demands Swift Raast QR Code Implementation for Utility Bills

By TechJuice ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of Finance has directed administrative ministries and regulatory bodies to provide immediate updates on the rollout of Raast QR codes across public utility…

Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Rise to $19.5 Billion, SBP Reports $11 Million Boost

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves inched upward again, rising by $11 million during the week ending August 8, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).…

FBR Imposes Cash Limit on COD Orders Across Pakistan

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a Rs. 200,000 transaction limit for cash payments on e-commerce Cash on Delivery (CoD) orders. This decision…

Pakistan, Japan Eye Growth in Auto, IT, and Exports

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and Japan have agreed to explore deeper industrial cooperation, focusing on automotive, IT, and export-led growth. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries…

EPBD Releases Wealth Perception Index 2025 Lists Featuring Pakistan’s Top 40 Conglomerates

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD – The Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank (EPBD) has launched Pakistan’s first Wealth Perception Index 2025, ranking the country’s top 40 public…

Government Fast-Tracks Social Initiatives to Boost Skills, Support Farmers, and Promote Energy Efficiency

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 5 min read

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today chaired three back-to-back meetings to review the progress of work on major government initiatives scheduled…

Pakistan to Roll Out Real-Time Digital Monitoring of Petroleum Supply

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a major step against smuggling, theft, and adulteration, the government will launch a real-time digital tracking system for petroleum products within a month. The…

IMF Delegation Visit to Pakistan Set for Next Economic Review

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has confirmed that an IMF delegation visit to Pakistan is scheduled for the upcoming economic review, with preparations now finalized. Federal Finance…

SECP Updates Public Offering Regulations

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced final amendments to the Public Offering Regulations, aimed at streamlining IPO processes, boosting transparency, and…

FBR Can Now Access Your Internet and Call Data

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) now has the authority to access citizens’ internet use and phone call records during tax fraud probes. Internet service…

Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating as Economic Reforms Bear Fruit

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency ratings from Caa2 to Caa1, citing an improving external position and progress under the IMF’s…

SBP Drops Lien Policy on Delayed Export Payments to Boost Exporters

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has scrapped its lien policy on late export proceeds, offering much-needed relief to exporters, particularly in the rice sector.…

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