Headlines Pakistan, Iran move to deepen agriculture trade as meat, rice exports take centre stage Pakistan and Iran pledged to strengthen bilateral agriculture cooperation, targeting expanded rice and meat trade. Officials agreed to remove bottlenecks and implement joint commitments within two months.
Jun 23, 2026
Headlines SIFC pushes key oil pipeline project toward execution after securing inter-ministerial clearances 477km corridor backed by FWO, PSO, ISGS and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR expected to reshape fuel transportation between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Jun 23, 2026
Headlines Govt turns down Rs302bn in long-term financing despite heavy demand at debt auctions Treasury bill sales cross Rs1.24tr as authorities continue to favour shorter-term borrowing over locking in decade-long funding
Jun 23, 2026
Headlines Investors offer Rs270bn in Sukuk auction, government picks up only Rs38.4bn Demand heavily skewed toward 1,096-day paper as accepted bids generate deferred payment obligation of Rs56.1bn
Jun 23, 2026
Headlines SBP revokes Time Exchange licence over regulatory violations Exchange company barred from conducting foreign exchange business with immediate effect
Jun 22, 2026
Headlines Cherat packaging commissions new extrusion plant to boost flexible packaging output PSX-listed company says second extrusion line will expand production capacity as it seeks to meet rising demand across industrial sectors.
Jun 22, 2026
Headlines SECP clears first digital financing product for women-led MSMEs ‘Khudmukhtar Khatoon’ will offer fully digital, Shariah-compliant financing of up to Rs1.5 million to women-owned businesses through Walee Financial Services’ lending platform.
Jun 22, 2026
Headlines Pakistan intercepts $215m drug haul in Arabian Sea operation near Gwadar Security forces seize 1,500kg of hashish and 500kg of crystal meth in intelligence-based raid; shipment was allegedly headed to overseas destinations.
Jun 22, 2026
Headlines Fuel subsidy for farmers, transporters and motorcyclists phased out amid lower oil prices Committee says declining international petroleum prices have already delivered relief to consumers, making continuation of the targeted support programme unnecessary.
Jun 22, 2026
Headlines NA finance panel clears higher token tax on Islamabad vehicles, targets Rs5.2bn revenue Revised ICT structure links levy to vehicle invoice value, with rates set at up to 0.35% despite lawmakers’ concerns over sharp increase.
Jun 21, 2026
Headlines Middle East conflict cuts Pakistan’s mango exports as freight costs surge Trade disruptions across the Middle East, Iran and Afghanistan and surging freight costs are cutting Pakistan’s mango exports, projected to fall to about 80,000 tonnes this season.
Jun 21, 2026
Headlines Balochistan assembly passes Rs119 billion supplementary budget for FY2025-26 House approves 46 grant demands, including major allocations for energy, PDMA and development schemes, without any cut motions.
Jun 21, 2026